Paul-Anderson Movie Reviews

This 1962 black and white film is based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning book "To Kill a Mockingbird". Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his wonderful performance as Atticus Finch, a lawyer in Alabama during the Depression. Atticus is appointed to defend a black man who is accused of raping a white woman. Many townspeople try to get Atticus to back out of the trial but his conscience won't let him. Though Tom Robinson (the accused) is obviously innocent, the outcome of his trail is blatant proof of how prevalent prejudice is at that time. Mr. Finch's conviction to defend Tom costs him some friendships but gains him respect among the black community and the admiration of his children.

You just cannot go wrong with this movie. It shows how kids adapt to very serious situations around them but manage to keep the innocence. Gregory Peck should be a role model for us all. He shows us to stand true to our convictions no matter how hard that may seem. Winning the approval of others does not take the place of following what's in your heart. I give him a standing ovation and 5 stars.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is one of the finest movies ever made. This screen adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel is extremely powerfull and has something for everyone. It offers so many "life lessons" that you will be able to learn something each time you watch it. Gregory Peck is brilliant as Atticus Finch, a lawyer and widowed fathter of two young children in the in the post-depression South. He's powerfull but at the same time humble as he simply does the "right thing" as a lawyer and as a father raising his children in the racially charged South. As Atticus Finch's children, Mary Badham and Phillip Alford give superb performances as "Scout" and "Jem" as they deal with all of life's complexities at thier age. Other notables are Robert Duvall and Estelle Evans in supporting integral roles in the storyline. The exquisite screenplay by Horton Foote's and touching score by Elmer Bernstein's puts you 'into' the movie skillfully bringing out emotions along the way. In all, Mockingbird ranks as one of the finest movies of all time and should be a "must have" in your video collection.

It's easy to think "To Kill a Mockingbird" is older than it is. Released in 1962, the same year James Bond was immortalised in "Dr. No," director Robert Mulligan chose to film in black & white, despite Hollywood's rush to adopt the new Kodachrome II color film. Since the story is set in the 1930's, the classic look of the film adds weight to its historic reality.

Adapted from Harper Lee's only book, which won a Pulitzer prize, the script itself won an academy award. Added to this is a stellar cast who manage to hold their own against the amazing performance given by, Gregory Peck, an actor at the peak of his abilities. For those who also enjoy Robert Duvall's huge body of work, it may be interesting to note this film as his first, in a non-speaking but pivotal role as Boo Radley.

It would be easy to dismiss an old film that deals with the race issue in Alabama. Some might think this topic has been done to death and, to an extent, they are right. But To Kill a Mockingbird is not solely about racism. It deals with honesty, justice, fear, childhood, quick judgements and parenthood. Even the race card is dealt with fairly, without blowing things out to sensational proportions. It shows that minor, selfish decisions, which rely on the racism in others, can breed larger evils.

An adult Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch narrates much of the story but it is her father, Atticus, around which the narrative hinges. Played with subtle dignity by Peck, Atticus is a small town Lawyer who agrees to defend Tom Robinson against charges of Rape. He agrees, in the full knowledge that many of his neighbours will hate him for defending a black man and still others will expect him to put up only a token effort. Instead, Atticus does what we know he will... his best.

There is an interesting contrast between what we see of Atticus and how his two children describe him. Apparently he's too old to do anything, like play ball, and they are a bit embarrassed by his quite ways. The trial and its associated moral battles put their father squarely in the spotlight and not in a good way. He and they are attacked and ridiculed but in the end Scout and Jem see a different picture of their old Pop. A man who is strong enough to stand against hatred, and brave enough to highlight the weaknesses of flawed white girl against the strengths of an honest black man.

The name of the film is taken from one of Attcus's rules relating to using a rifle. Jem relates his father's instruction "to remember it was a sin to kill a mockingbird...Well, I reckon because mockingbirds don't do anything but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat people's gardens, don't nest in the corncribs, they don't do one thing but just sing their hearts out for us."

There are several Mockingbirds in this movie; the misunderstood Boo Radley, Tom Robins and even Atticus. For me though, the film is defined when Reverend Sykes asks Scout to stand up in the court gallery, after a failed defence, saying "Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passin."

'Gallipoli' is one of the most gut-wrenching & heartbreaking films of all time, & is simply a must. The utter futility of war & the callous disregard for human life displayed time & again by High Command are laid out before us as two young ANZACs (Mark Lee & Mel Gibson) are manouvred inexorably to their deaths, along with thousands of their comrades-in-arms, in order to provide a diversion for the landing of British troops.

Ironically, the troops landed on Suvla Bay & were given the order to stay put. Many were slaughtered, caught between the Turks & the deep blue sea, while their officers dithered & High Command refused to issue orders.

One Australian reviewer has rightly reviled the British High Command's cavalier attitude to the deployment & slaughter of ANZACs (universally lauded for their courage); what is not mentioned - either by the reviewer from Brisbane, or in the film itself - is the casual disposal of British troops. As every British schoolchild knows, whole British villages & towns were left without able-bodied men between the ages of 15 & 50 after WWI, such was the carnage. This war changed the face of western civilisation, fuelling a revolution in attitudes to class & war, & the sheer brutality & pointlessness of it all should no more be forgotten than the astonishing bravery & self-sacrifice displayed by ordinary men (& women - nurses, drivers, & others) in the most desperate of situations.

I defy you to watch this film without crying. If you can, you need serious psychiatric help.

This movie is superb. In response to the commentary below, England may have lost more men than the ANZACs, but it is also true that proportionally more Australians and New Zealanders per head of population were lost than any other country involved in the war. ANZAC day has more meaning to many Australians than Australia day. If you had ever been present at the dawn service @ Gallipoli itself or at any of the war memorials throughout the country or at the Cenotaph in Sydney, you would agree. I am Australian, of Australian parents and my great grandfather served @ Galipoli. To denigrate those who died there is to denigrate Australia and the point at which it is generally regarded Australia became a nation. This movie is not a celebration of war. It is a celebration of those who fought and serves to demonstrate that war is ultimately a foolish waste of life. Mel Gibson's acting is very strong and the soundtrack is in parts haunting. This movie is a must see for Australians in particular and others in general.

World War I may be far removed from many who fancy themselves devotees of films on war. Further from their thoughts still may be the battle fought at Gallipoli by the Australians and New Zealanders against the "Fuzzies" - the Turks.

As part of the British Empire, the Aussies and the Kiwis were expected to fight for honor and country, but the "Empire" was merely using them as fodder and for diversion. It was a battle that the Empire knew could not be won, but one they wanted fought all the same.

Gallipoli the film, demonstrates the ridiculousness of the British system of awarding officership to those from well-bred stock simply by virtue of their birth and not based on ability or skill. It becomes painfully obvious to even the most pedestrian of viewers that those in charge hadn't a clue how to win this battle, but were more interested in maintaining proper British custom and etiquette.

Mel Gibson (in an early role) and Mark Lee play friends/mates who learn friendship as a result of their love of running (track). Lee's character has the skill and ability to excel, but he is too young to enlist. His love of country is so strong, he forges his documents and is accepted into the army equestrian corp. Gibson joins as well, more out of loyalty to his "mate" than to country and obligation.

This drama shows the lengths to which two young men will go to defend honor, country, and friendship. While it shows one of the most realistic battle scenes shown with regard to this war, it is not a war picture.

The final scene of this film is so riveting and heartbreaking that it is impossible to view it without shedding more than a few tears. It is further impossible to view it without finding a palpable anger deep inside for those who would put in charge those who lack the fundamental skills to strategize in favor of those with station in society.

I highly recommend this film. You'll not find many films nearly as well produced, directed, portrayed, and crafted.

'Gallipoli' is one of the most gut-wrenching & heartbreaking films of all time, & is simply a must. The utter futility of war & the callous disregard for human life displayed time & again by High Command are laid out before us as two young ANZACs (Mark Lee & Mel Gibson) are manouvred inexorably to their deaths, along with thousands of their comrades-in-arms, in order to provide a diversion for the landing of British troops.

Ironically, the troops landed on Suvla Bay & were given the order to stay put. Many were slaughtered, caught between the Turks & the deep blue sea, while their officers dithered & High Command refused to issue orders.

One Australian reviewer has rightly reviled the British High Command's cavalier attitude to the deployment & slaughter of ANZACs (universally lauded for their courage); what is not mentioned - either by the reviewer from Brisbane, or in the film itself - is the casual disposal of British troops. As every British schoolchild knows, whole British villages & towns were left without able-bodied men between the ages of 15 & 50 after WWI, such was the carnage. This war changed the face of western civilisation, fuelling a revolution in attitudes to class & war, & the sheer brutality & pointlessness of it all should no more be forgotten than the astonishing bravery & self-sacrifice displayed by ordinary men (& women - nurses, drivers, & others) in the most desperate of situations.

I defy you to watch this film without crying. If you can, you need serious psychiatric help.

This movie is superb. In response to the commentary below, England may have lost more men than the ANZACs, but it is also true that proportionally more Australians and New Zealanders per head of population were lost than any other country involved in the war. ANZAC day has more meaning to many Australians than Australia day. If you had ever been present at the dawn service @ Gallipoli itself or at any of the war memorials throughout the country or at the Cenotaph in Sydney, you would agree. I am Australian, of Australian parents and my great grandfather served @ Galipoli. To denigrate those who died there is to denigrate Australia and the point at which it is generally regarded Australia became a nation. This movie is not a celebration of war. It is a celebration of those who fought and serves to demonstrate that war is ultimately a foolish waste of life. Mel Gibson's acting is very strong and the soundtrack is in parts haunting. This movie is a must see for Australians in particular and others in general.

World War I may be far removed from many who fancy themselves devotees of films on war. Further from their thoughts still may be the battle fought at Gallipoli by the Australians and New Zealanders against the "Fuzzies" - the Turks.

As part of the British Empire, the Aussies and the Kiwis were expected to fight for honor and country, but the "Empire" was merely using them as fodder and for diversion. It was a battle that the Empire knew could not be won, but one they wanted fought all the same.

Gallipoli the film, demonstrates the ridiculousness of the British system of awarding officership to those from well-bred stock simply by virtue of their birth and not based on ability or skill. It becomes painfully obvious to even the most pedestrian of viewers that those in charge hadn't a clue how to win this battle, but were more interested in maintaining proper British custom and etiquette.

Mel Gibson (in an early role) and Mark Lee play friends/mates who learn friendship as a result of their love of running (track). Lee's character has the skill and ability to excel, but he is too young to enlist. His love of country is so strong, he forges his documents and is accepted into the army equestrian corp. Gibson joins as well, more out of loyalty to his "mate" than to country and obligation.

This drama shows the lengths to which two young men will go to defend honor, country, and friendship. While it shows one of the most realistic battle scenes shown with regard to this war, it is not a war picture.

The final scene of this film is so riveting and heartbreaking that it is impossible to view it without shedding more than a few tears. It is further impossible to view it without finding a palpable anger deep inside for those who would put in charge those who lack the fundamental skills to strategize in favor of those with station in society.

I highly recommend this film. You'll not find many films nearly as well produced, directed, portrayed, and crafted.

'Gallipoli' is one of the most gut-wrenching & heartbreaking films of all time, & is simply a must. The utter futility of war & the callous disregard for human life displayed time & again by High Command are laid out before us as two young ANZACs (Mark Lee & Mel Gibson) are manouvred inexorably to their deaths, along with thousands of their comrades-in-arms, in order to provide a diversion for the landing of British troops.

Ironically, the troops landed on Suvla Bay & were given the order to stay put. Many were slaughtered, caught between the Turks & the deep blue sea, while their officers dithered & High Command refused to issue orders.

One Australian reviewer has rightly reviled the British High Command's cavalier attitude to the deployment & slaughter of ANZACs (universally lauded for their courage); what is not mentioned - either by the reviewer from Brisbane, or in the film itself - is the casual disposal of British troops. As every British schoolchild knows, whole British villages & towns were left without able-bodied men between the ages of 15 & 50 after WWI, such was the carnage. This war changed the face of western civilisation, fuelling a revolution in attitudes to class & war, & the sheer brutality & pointlessness of it all should no more be forgotten than the astonishing bravery & self-sacrifice displayed by ordinary men (& women - nurses, drivers, & others) in the most desperate of situations.

I defy you to watch this film without crying. If you can, you need serious psychiatric help.

This movie is superb. In response to the commentary below, England may have lost more men than the ANZACs, but it is also true that proportionally more Australians and New Zealanders per head of population were lost than any other country involved in the war. ANZAC day has more meaning to many Australians than Australia day. If you had ever been present at the dawn service @ Gallipoli itself or at any of the war memorials throughout the country or at the Cenotaph in Sydney, you would agree. I am Australian, of Australian parents and my great grandfather served @ Galipoli. To denigrate those who died there is to denigrate Australia and the point at which it is generally regarded Australia became a nation. This movie is not a celebration of war. It is a celebration of those who fought and serves to demonstrate that war is ultimately a foolish waste of life. Mel Gibson's acting is very strong and the soundtrack is in parts haunting. This movie is a must see for Australians in particular and others in general.

World War I may be far removed from many who fancy themselves devotees of films on war. Further from their thoughts still may be the battle fought at Gallipoli by the Australians and New Zealanders against the "Fuzzies" - the Turks.

As part of the British Empire, the Aussies and the Kiwis were expected to fight for honor and country, but the "Empire" was merely using them as fodder and for diversion. It was a battle that the Empire knew could not be won, but one they wanted fought all the same.

Gallipoli the film, demonstrates the ridiculousness of the British system of awarding officership to those from well-bred stock simply by virtue of their birth and not based on ability or skill. It becomes painfully obvious to even the most pedestrian of viewers that those in charge hadn't a clue how to win this battle, but were more interested in maintaining proper British custom and etiquette.

Mel Gibson (in an early role) and Mark Lee play friends/mates who learn friendship as a result of their love of running (track). Lee's character has the skill and ability to excel, but he is too young to enlist. His love of country is so strong, he forges his documents and is accepted into the army equestrian corp. Gibson joins as well, more out of loyalty to his "mate" than to country and obligation.

This drama shows the lengths to which two young men will go to defend honor, country, and friendship. While it shows one of the most realistic battle scenes shown with regard to this war, it is not a war picture.

The final scene of this film is so riveting and heartbreaking that it is impossible to view it without shedding more than a few tears. It is further impossible to view it without finding a palpable anger deep inside for those who would put in charge those who lack the fundamental skills to strategize in favor of those with station in society.

I highly recommend this film. You'll not find many films nearly as well produced, directed, portrayed, and crafted.

I had high hopes for this film, and was dissapointed. Granted, it's nice to look at. The use of technicolor is beautiful, and the locations are well-chosen and attractive. But that's the best thing about this film. This story is a collection of every gay movie cliche; the plain but idealistic, romance-starved hero, the attractive guy who's supposedly straight but possibly interested, and the usual assortment of stock charactgers (the sassy female buddy, the older mentor, the shallow lover of the moment who leaves the hero feeling empty, noisy drag queens, money-grubbing talent agents, ect). Of course, our hero (Sean Hayes) falls for a hot, blond straight guy. Of course, the hottie (Brad Rowe) seems to be awfully friendly. And of course, we spend the whole movie wondering "will he or won't he" jump in bed with our hero. And that's about it for some 90 minutes. Sean Hayes plays the main character, and that's probably why this film got so many positive reviews. It's true that Hayes is hilarious on "Will & Grace" and a very talented artist. But here, he's saddled with a role that gives him little to do. Because the movie is too light to be a romantic drama and not funny enough to be a romantic comedy, Hayes struggles to find the right balance for his performance. Instead, he comes off as sullen and impatient, as if he can't wait for the movie to end. It's not one of Hayes finer moments, though it's not his fault. Thankfully, it didn't do any damage to his career. Brad Rowe has it no better. His role is also not easy. During the whole movie, the audience wonders, is Rowe really interested in Hayes but afraid to admit it? Or is he just friendly and not aware of how he effects his gay friend? Or is he an opportunistic jerk using Hayes to further his own career? The movie keeps all possibilities open for longer than I was able to care. Rowe is supposed to keep the audience uncertain, and wondering if his character is sexually confused. In the process he comes off as absent-minded and spacy. During most of his scenes, he acts like he's forgotten an important phone number. I regret to say that this movie is only for people who like to chase what they can never have.

Okay, it's another homobittersweetsexual movie. This one is set in a garish place called Hollywood, if you choose to believe a place populated by such shallow people really exists. It's also a delightful trifle.

Had I written this review shortly after receiving the DVD I would have gone on gushily about how great it is, but it hasn't worn that well with repeated viewings. The slender thread - should I say tease - upon which the plot hangs, "is he or isn't he," "will he or won't he," hasn't sustained my interest that much on subsequent viewings.

Still, it's a fun movie.

Sean Hayes is wonderful in this endearing role he created before becoming a stereotypical queen on "Will and Grace." The other characters are not as well drawn and mostly too true to simplistic stereotypes but are entertaining. Brad Rowe plays the somewhat naive but just-a-little-bit curious hunk well. It isn't a role that I'm very sympathetic to. I realize he was supposed to be more wooden and less graceful than Billy, and a bit of a tease and a bit of a jerk, but I kept wondering if he was chosen just for his Brad Pitt looks.

I am not a fan of drag or musicals, but the fantasy sequences were a real hoot, particularly the dance number with Billy and Gabriel and the Petula Clark numbers. Besides Hayes acting, these are the best parts of the film.

Director Tommy O'Haver has a few cute cinematic tricks up his sleeve. The use of the Polaroid as integral to the story was fine, but he was overly fond of it's use as a cinematic device. I found the opening sequence and "groovy" credits tedious the first time thru and even more so on subsequent viewings. When a film starts out by playing down to the audience and talking down to the audience, it's usually not a good sign, but fortunately the rest of the film treats the audience more intelligently.

The Polaroid device is also unfortunately used to present the tedious flashback of Billy's coming out, which I suppose is actually somewhat autobiographical of the director. I suppose everybody thinks their coming out story is absolutely fascinating, but in truth they seldom are to anybody other than the teller. Anyway, its preferable in a movie to show a prior coming out experience, if it's essential to the story, rather than just have a character narrate a slide show. Billy's character is already the only well developed character in the film and this extra insight isn't necessary to the plot.

Besides the tiresome overuse of the Polaroid as a cinematic device, the scene in which Billy gets some quality PosturePedic time with Gabriel and starts acting like a rabbit in a lettuce patch was a bit heavy for a trifle like this. I was grateful Gabriel quickly put a stop to it.

One of the best parts of the DVD is the track of director's comments; don't miss it. There is a lot to the film that doesn't catch the eye of a casual viewer and I hope Mr. O'Haver has the opportunity to make more films, so long as he loses the Polaroid next time around.

A touching, funny, and sad story about a young photographer ("Will & Grace" star Sean P. Hayes) and the object of his desire (Brad Rowe), "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss," is an impressive feature-film debut for director O'Haver. Set in Los Angeles (and concluding on Santa Catalina island) Billy's infatuation with coffee-serving Gabriel allows the viewer to grasp the idea of an ideal friendship in the gay 90's. Gabriel's sexual ambiguity disturbs Billy's so called "gaydar" that Billy sets up a series of photographs inspired by classic films like "From Here to Eternity" to see whether-or-not Gabriel is gay.

The film serves a visionary eye palette of colors that gives the film a catchy look. Utilizing methods to watch Nicholas Ray used in "Rebel Without A Cause," and what Pedro Almodovar utilized in "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," (both films used a technicolor red hue to give the protagonist a unique look) O'Haver successfully incorporates great color schemes and excellent lighting.

The film has many sad points especially when Billy tells Gabriel the significance of his Polaroid and especially the heartbreaking ending (reminscent of the ending of "Splendor in the Grass"). I was fascinated my the creative use of the Polaroids in the telling of the story.

Overall, both characters are cute, the supporting characters are excellent, and the film's script is an original escape from today's unoriginal recycled film scripts. An excellent film for all, regardless of someone's sexual orientation.

I am not a big fan of religion (not to insult anyone), but I loved this movie. I love the 70's...it was typical with the dancing and costumes and all. The soundtrack was great and it was made really well.

Though it may seem dated, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is still a film worth checking out. Ever since its origin as a concept recording, the subject and how it was presented caused its controversy for the time. The film may not be what everyone expected, but it is visually incredible. The sunsets over the Israeli deserts are awesome. The music, though not groundbreaking, is still some of the best work Andrew Lloyd Webber has written, as well as the lyrics of Tim Rice. The performances are incredible, notably Carl Anderson as Judas and Ted Neely as Jesus. Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) are the original actors of the concept album and Broadway adaptation of the rock opera. Scenes worth relishing: Heaven on Their Minds; The Last Supper; Gethsemane; and the title song. For early 70s nostalgia, the choreography in "Simon Zealotes" is fun. An added bonus on the DVD presentation is the dubbed French soundtrack. If I'm not mistaken, the singers are the same ones who performed in the Paris, France stage production of the early 70s. View with an open mind and enjoy!

I am religious, and I am NOT offended by this movie. I think, this says a lot. The creators gone into the reasons why negative personages did what they did, and got amazing results with this work. The movie does not try to justify them, but they are not scary icons anymore, but rather live people with their own problems, reasons, and logic. And what Jesus does there, creators of the movie also got a lot of that right. And they don't press any final judgements on the viewer, you are free to decide for yourself, who is who and who is right or wrong.

Word of caution, do not even try another edition of the same title made in 2000. This one, made in 1973, is the good one.

I am not a big fan of religion (not to insult anyone), but I loved this movie. I love the 70's...it was typical with the dancing and costumes and all. The soundtrack was great and it was made really well.

Though it may seem dated, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is still a film worth checking out. Ever since its origin as a concept recording, the subject and how it was presented caused its controversy for the time. The film may not be what everyone expected, but it is visually incredible. The sunsets over the Israeli deserts are awesome. The music, though not groundbreaking, is still some of the best work Andrew Lloyd Webber has written, as well as the lyrics of Tim Rice. The performances are incredible, notably Carl Anderson as Judas and Ted Neely as Jesus. Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) are the original actors of the concept album and Broadway adaptation of the rock opera. Scenes worth relishing: Heaven on Their Minds; The Last Supper; Gethsemane; and the title song. For early 70s nostalgia, the choreography in "Simon Zealotes" is fun. An added bonus on the DVD presentation is the dubbed French soundtrack. If I'm not mistaken, the singers are the same ones who performed in the Paris, France stage production of the early 70s. View with an open mind and enjoy!

I am religious, and I am NOT offended by this movie. I think, this says a lot. The creators gone into the reasons why negative personages did what they did, and got amazing results with this work. The movie does not try to justify them, but they are not scary icons anymore, but rather live people with their own problems, reasons, and logic. And what Jesus does there, creators of the movie also got a lot of that right. And they don't press any final judgements on the viewer, you are free to decide for yourself, who is who and who is right or wrong.

Word of caution, do not even try another edition of the same title made in 2000. This one, made in 1973, is the good one.

There are 3 stories to this movie, with the setting being the same house for all three stories.

The first story is set in the 1950's and shows the sorrow of having to keep a lesbian relationship secret. Vanessa Redgrave's utter destruction over the death of her partner and her being unable to show the full extent of her loss. From the hospital to the gold digging relatives, no one offers her true comfort for what she has rightfully lost and she must grieve alone.

For me, the second story was the best. Set in the 1970's, it tells the story of a feminist who falls in love with a masculine dressed woman. The passion is overwhelming. There is a nude scene that really shows pure sexual passion. Michelle Williams potrayal of the feminist is a moving and wonderful thing to watch.

The final story is about 2 women trying to conceive a baby. While I'm not sure about the chemistry between Ellen DeGeneres and Sharon Stone, I do think Sharon Stone gives a tender portrayal of a loving woman. I found the watching of the children in the park to be a little creepy and unnecessary.

Even if you aren't a lesbian, just the acting and the emotions of relating to other women is worth the rental or purchase price.

I thought "If These Walls Could Talk 2" was great, with the great performances. Thank god for HBO, I've seen it many times on it, and it's sort of a guilty pleasure. I can't help but watch it everytime it comes on. I thought every story was very moving, with the perfect cast to pull it all off. I thought the first segment was very touching, but I couldn't really relate to it, so it was hard to really get into it. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the second and third segments. The second segment with Michelle Williams, Nia Long, and Chloe Sevigny were fantastic. It struck a chord in me, I realized how biased the world can be towards one another. I liked the irony of one lesbian being incredibly ignorant to another, because they weren't "lesbian" enough. It revealed to me how cynical we all can be. I disagree with a lot of the reviews about the third segment, I thought it was great! It was humorous and heart-felt. It is by far, Ellen DeGeneres's best performance. Sharon Stone was so comical, which the enitre movie needed. Ellen and Sharon had great chemistry, in my opinion. The seemed very believable, from the passion towards one-another, to the commitment of trying to conceive. They were a truly loving and commited couple, which I respected very much. I recommend this movie to anyone, lesbian, gay, bi, or straight, it's a terrific movie.

I believe that this movie depicts the most authetic lesbian relationships that I have seen in a long while. It was genuine and moving and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see real women in real relationships!

This was my first Veggie Tales experience, and when my daughter asked me to accompany her and her two daughters to see this movie I was skeptical. Being a huge Disney and Pixar fan I had my doubts about the quality of the film. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Not only did this movie have a great message; compassion and mercy, it was funny and touching. I caught myself laughing in places and even felt a little misty eyed at times. While I appreciate the Biblical message and moral context of this film, I'm also aware that the producers have done their best to make a movie that appeals to the masses. In my opinion they have succeeded. The animation was as good as any I've seen (with the exception of the rain storm in "Bambi" of course) and the "veggies" have life, emotion, and heart. Something not often seen in animated films.
The spat between Jr. Asparagus and Laura at the beginning of the movie gave the film a realistic touch. Any parent with kids will be more than familiar with this type of squabbling. The Pirates who don't do anything are so funny I laughed harder than my six year old grand daughter.
I can't wait for this movie to come out on DVD so I can buy two copies, one for my grandkids and one for me. I'm going to thave to expand my video library to include the Veggie Tales as well. They rank up there with the most loved children's videos in my heart.
This is a movie well worth seeing, at any age.

Big Idea Productions yet again has produced a fantastic story, lovable characters, and outrageously silly songs-- but this time, it's a full-length feature movie! The story begins with Bob the Tomato, Dad Asparagus, and four veggie kids on their way to a Twippo Concert. However, Bob runs into some trouble with the van, leaving them stranded at a seafood (or "seafoo") restaurant. From there, they meet "The Pirates who don't do anything" (played by Pa Grape, Mr. Lunt, and Larry the Cucumber) who tell the story of Jonah to the vanful of grouchy veggies. Now Jonah (played by Archibald Asparagus) was a stubborn prophet who refused to tell Nineveh (the "bad" guys)to "stop stealing, stop lying! and especially, stop slapping people with fishes!" Instead, he decides to run away from Joppa and flee to Tarshish. However, God has another plan in store for Jonah, and Jonah soon finds himself in the belly of a whale. After spending three days and nights in there, praying for God's forgiveness, the whale heaves Jonah back onto dry land, and Jonah gives the message to Nineveh.

I thought it was a splendid movie that has a great lesson: that everyone deserves a seond chance. Just like other Veggie videos, the score and songs are top-notch, and the gags found in Jonah are so hilarious at times, I fell out of my chair. ("What? They were fresh when we caught them... two weeks ago!") The animation (thought not quite Pixar... yet) is very crisp and clear, especially on the DVD version.

Like most other Veggie DVDs, this DVD comes with bonus materials. But unlike other Veggie DVDs, this has a disc just for bonus material! In the 2nd disc, you can learn how the movie was made, how the score was written, and a lot more!

I would definetly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a "whale of a good time"!

I really liked this movie.Like all Veggie Tales movies, they teach kids about compasion and mercy.This show is very funny, and it has outtakes to keep you laufing for a week! Apart from the ending, which I was dissipoined in, I thoght this was a great movie!!

We saw this in the movie theater. My husband and I both nearly died of boredom as did our son who was four years old at the time. Our son has never requested to see any other Veggie Tales after his experience with this movie.

I appreciate Big Idea's attempt to make excellent children's movies that are pro Christian in their values. Veggie Tales are well done, humorous, and inventive, but unfortunately the feature film Jonah misses the mark when it comes to communicating the Christian message. The story is based on the Bible's rendition of the Story of Jonah. To Christians the Bible is the Word of God. However early in the story we are treated to a song and dance routine that mocks the "Message from the Lord" as irrelevant and frivolous at best. Jonah spouts out such statements as "don't eat bats don't eat pigs" and "don't do drugs, stay in school--I message from the Lord." I feel that this trivializes the very core of Christian doctrine, that God has revealed himself to us through the Word of God. The "message from the Lord" is the heart of our belief and not a trite and meaningless sound bite.

As the movie goes on Jonah confronts the Ninevahites for thier sin of slapping each other with fishes and encourages them to start being nice to each other. Again Big Idea misses the heart of the message, for the people to turn from their wicked ways and give the Lord their worship.

The Christian community is frustrated with the lack of Christian friendly programing. With Disney making movies celebrating animism (Lion King), ancestor worship (Mulan), Indian tribal religion (Brother Bear), and taking a good Christian character in Pocahontas and making her a pantheist, Christians are looking for alternatives. I feel that the blatant errors presented in the aforementioned Disney flicks are far less dangerous than the more subtle undermining of Christian doctrine in Jonah. For a truly Christian movie try Finding Nemo.

This movies is really good. In my option the Big Idea Productions are going to be big competidor of the Disney /Pixar productions. This movie, for example has excelent songs and the action is really good. It is quite funny too. I would recommend to anybody.