Moms' Night Out - May 9th

Moms' Night Out Opens This Weekend! When GOD'S NOT DEAD opened in theaters, you experienced the incredible impact a faith-based movie can have. This week, a brand new faith film, from the directors of OCTOBER BABY, arrives in theaters. Pure Flix Entertainment is excited to partner with AFFIRM Films, Provident Films, and Four Boys Entertainment to bring you MOMS' NIGHT OUT, a wholesome and hilarious family comedy.   About Moms' Night Out All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms' night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a paper bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours—what could go wrong?

"Home Beyond the Sun" - MY REVIEW

Synopsis

Jenna is a foreign country where teaching Christianity is illegal. Brought there by the promise of a resume building job Jenna is suddenly captivated by a young Chinese girl, Chui Lee.

Chui, abandoned at birth after the murder of her mother, is raised in a licensed orphanage for castaway girls. Being overlooked at every adoption opportunity because of her older age, Chui Lee searches for an answer to why she was ever born. Each morning as the sun comes up she is hoping against all odds that this would be the day she would have parents who would love her and take her away from the orphanage.

As Jenna seeks to find parents in the US willing to adopt Chui Lee, she is faced with unexpected difficulties from the Chinese government that becomes a race against time and evil. The journey will test her courage and faith in God's promises.

Website: www.pureflix.com/homebeyondthesun

My Review

I was slightly doubtful about this film when I first popped it into my computer but I figured I would give it a chance. Despite the rather low-budget feel of the "documentary-ish intro" and the following "suspense scene" I was quite surprised to find the movie as a whole to be a rather well produced independent Christian film. The acting, though not perfect, held up quite well, and I was especially impressed with the consistency of the audio and also the ingenuity of locations in the movie.

The main weak points are the music and editing. They seemed to only have 5 tracks of music to use, I mean the theme is pretty it just got a bit old after a while. Many of the scene transitions were either a fade-to-black (fortunately they didn't use this technique too often) or shots that looked like "stock footage of China." Neither of these hurt the film in an unbearable way, but it was noticeable.

Overall I enjoyed the movie, and the fact that the story is inspired by true events was even more intriguing!

View the Trailer Here! - Movie Website!

I received this DVD free from PURE FLIX ENTERTAINMENT as part of their marketing program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Birdie & Bogie

This is a new release that I came across recently, I haven't seen it but if anyone has I'd appreciate getting your thoughts!

Birdie & Bogey from Pure Flix on Vimeo.

"Norris Family Films proudly presents a story...about a little girl and her father...and the unbreakable bond they share as they pursue a daughter's wish for her father to have a second chance at a forgotten dream: To once again play on the PGA Tour.

When Danny takes Birdie along for the ride as his caddy, the golfing world takes notice. And when Danny starts to win with the help of his twelve-year-old daughter's coaching, everyone takes notice. Danny's shot at the PGA is within reach."

Click here to read the Dove review. Visit the movie website.
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