Good Girl Movies- a new feature here at Tinasbookrevies, reviewing movies so wholesome your clothes will get clean watching them.
The Shunning
2011/Hallmark
Not Rated
Not Rated
About to embark on an arranged marriage with the bishop of her Amish community, 19-year-old Katie realizes she can't go through with it when she learns she's adopted -- that is, not truly Amish. Now, she must face the silent wrath of her community.
While Im taking a break this year from Amish fiction, I still love to watch Amish movies....
Katie has a little secret in her heart....she loves to sing and she loves to play the guitar- two things that are forbidden in the Amish life. Arranged to marry the bishop of her community, Katie trys her best to hid the secrets that make her different. When fate brings Katie the truth of her biological parents and that she really isn't Amish, so many things start falling into place. The answer to the deep longing to sing and be free finally make sense.
However when an Amish girl takes a stand and goes against whats forbidden, consequences happen. When the entire community shuns Katie, shes hurt, confused and doesn't know how to handle whats happening. I liked this for what was, a nice wholesome Hallmark movie, however the romantic drama- which had so much potential fizzled out abruptly and the ending left everything unresolved. Im wondering now if I should read the books.......argh!!
Family Friendly? Yes- my 10 year old and I watched this together and she loved it, however my 14 yr old rolled her eyes a lot and didn't finish it with us. I would say this is great for a mom and daughter night or just for yourself if you enjoy wholesome, Amish girl faces dilemma then overcomes type stories.
3/5 Movie Review
Like Dandelion Dust-
September 24, 2010 by Blue Collar
PG-13
PG-13
Jack and Molly Campbell are horrified to learn that the biological father (Barry Pepper) of their adopted son, Joey has been released from prison and wants custody of the boy. As the legal case builds against the Campbells, the couple hatches a risky plan to save their family. Mira Sorvino also stars in this gripping drama as Pepper's girlfriend, Wendy.
I think what shocked me most about this movie is that its based on a Christian novel...it contains some very harsh topics about alcohol abuse, violence, a volatile relationship and a custody battle over a little boys adoption.
The movie is cleaver and heart wrenching as it gives you both sides to each set of parents. I felt attached to both sets of parents and even though I knew who would be better for Joey, I was still broken hearted to see the outcome. From Peppers fabulous performance as an alcoholic abusive husband, to Mira Sorvinos portrayal of a battered, beaten down woman trying to do right by her son, I thought this movie was very well done.
The movie is cleaver and heart wrenching as it gives you both sides to each set of parents. I felt attached to both sets of parents and even though I knew who would be better for Joey, I was still broken hearted to see the outcome. From Peppers fabulous performance as an alcoholic abusive husband, to Mira Sorvinos portrayal of a battered, beaten down woman trying to do right by her son, I thought this movie was very well done.
Family Friendly? Not really- but would be ok for 15 and up. Due to the violence, drugs and alcohol issues, I think this is more for the person who wants a serious movie with tough issues minus sex scenes and language. DD also deals heavily with adoption, child abuse and domestic abuse, so younger kids probably wont understand or appreciate the film.
4/5
Movie Review
**So already this year Im so busy and my reading time has fallen way behind. I thought adding a new movie feature and flip flopping it with my Mini-Reviews would help break up things a bit...:) What do you guys think? Good feature, bad feature, would love to hear from you....
Both of those movies sound great, but I'm really bummed I missed Like Dandelion Dust. I'll have to see if I can catch it on a replay.
ReplyDeleteGood feature. I don't watch too much t.v. so it's helpful to know what I'm missing out on. LOL
Good feature and i missed the shunning off hallmark channel. sounds like good movie.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of either of these... But I'm not a big movie watcher... They don't seem like movies I'd willingly watch anyway! ;)
ReplyDelete@Missie- DDust was not a TV movie...so you can rent it...;)Its really good.
ReplyDelete@Julie- Thanks friend..:)
@Ashley- Ill have to do a Bad Movies for the naughty girl for you...;D
My mom told me I should watch the first one (she rented it from Blockbuster I think). I like the feature, I'm a huge movie watcher, but not so much tv watcher (unless Lifetime is having a feel good movie ;D) *giggles*. The last one sounds kind of depressing. BUT, like I said, I love movies, so mixing books AND movies is like putting all sorts of good stuff together. I think you defnitely need to do some feel good movies...(Hot Men maybe?? *wink wink hint hint*)
ReplyDeleteOh my, Tina! You made me laugh out loud (literally...and had my brother shouting, "WHAT?!")
ReplyDeleteYour answers were fantastic (and so relatable). The Marcello picture (inconceviably swoony), the stinky pits picture (oh my...I'll be laughing at that for weeks on end!)
And the movie Dandelion Dust sounds interesting. Not into Amish fiction or movies, but I'll have to continue reading them.
I've been wanting to see DD. It sounds really good. So glad you enjoyed it :)
ReplyDeleteOh great feature! I haven't heard of either of these movies, but I'll watch for reruns.
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