This movie was better done than I expected. My main concern is that by coming on so strong I suspect it will simply remain a voice in the echo chamber. I happen to agree with every point in the movie, and I am fully sympathetic to the desire to get positive messages out in a culture that actively rejects them.
This movie will only ever appeal to people already in agreement. If you are a person who is atheistic or agnostic the strong religious themes are likely to be an issue. If you have pro-choice leanings you have already figured out that this movie is working a pro-life angle, and are likely to avoid it entirely.
If we want to represent traditional values in the current media, I suspect having a character who is unwavering, but -not- preachy, sticks to their beliefs, and is accepted by those around them will be far more realistic and effective. This is not rare in the real world, but practically unheard of in movies/TV. Nobody on Scrubs is in the "not going to have sex in an unmarried relationship" camp. It is a silly omission.
I do not wish to sound entirely critical. The message was good, and the production as a whole was good.
This movie will only ever appeal to people already in agreement. If you are a person who is atheistic or agnostic the strong religious themes are likely to be an issue. If you have pro-choice leanings you have already figured out that this movie is working a pro-life angle, and are likely to avoid it entirely.
If we want to represent traditional values in the current media, I suspect having a character who is unwavering, but -not- preachy, sticks to their beliefs, and is accepted by those around them will be far more realistic and effective. This is not rare in the real world, but practically unheard of in movies/TV. Nobody on Scrubs is in the "not going to have sex in an unmarried relationship" camp. It is a silly omission.
I do not wish to sound entirely critical. The message was good, and the production as a whole was good.