Five most important LDS Films

Unit of Energy · Post by **Unit of Energy** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:58 am

Ok, so this was a question we discussed in class today. And I just wanted to get your thoughts on the matter. And since I think we'll all agree that the Testaments, Legacy, Joseph:Prophet of the Restoration, and other church released films will top the list, let's skip to the non church released films.

God's Army, one of the first films targeted to an LDS audience that was widely released
Singles Ward, one of two LDS comedies that I can always enjoy
Pride and Predijuce, the other comedy I always like
Turnaround, because of its prime examples of how easy it is to get Mormons to see an LDS film (the movie is not worth seeing)
New York Doll, Really good filmmaking

Fredjikrang · Post by **Fredjikrang** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:04 pm

Saints and Soldiers should definitely be on the list somewhere. I think it was probably the most successful of any LDS film, and received quite a bit of critical acclaim.

Unit of Energy · Post by **Unit of Energy** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:11 pm

Fredjikrang wrote:Saints and Soldiers should definitely be on the list somewhere. I think it was probably the most successful of any LDS film, and received quite a bit of critical acclaim.

I keep hearing good things about it, but have yet to see it. Adding to my list of movies to see.

361 · Post by **361** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:17 pm

What about:

Saturday's Warriors
The Book of Mormon Animated Series
and Grease?

Post by **bobtheenchantedone** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:47 pm

If you can add Grease, I can add the Divine Comedy DVD.

Nanti-SARRMM · Post by **Nanti-SARRMM** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:07 pm

I haven't seen it yet, but there is also Passage to Zarahemla.

Also, what do you all think of the movie, Emma: My Story?

Post by **bobtheenchantedone** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:50 pm

Nanti-SARRMM wrote:What do you all think of the movie, Emma: My Story?

Mostly, I think of Emma Woodhouse.

Katya · Post by **Katya** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:40 pm

Interesting question. I'd have to put Saints and Soldiers, The Best Two Years, and New York Doll on the list.

361 · Post by **361** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:23 pm

lol... I was just kidding about Grease...

bismark · Post by **bismark** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:03 pm

sons of provo anyone?

yellow m&m · Post by **yellow m&m** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:07 pm

I think that Pride and Predjudice should be one of them (but I'm deeply bias).
As for really important LDS films (for LDS), Singles Ward and The Best Two Years are the only two I've seen (besides P&P) that I feel would qualify. I've heard great things of New York Doll and Saints and Soldiers, but since I haven't seen them, I can't give an honest opinion.

bismark · Post by **bismark** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:30 pm

if any of you want to watch saints and soldiers, its available here:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/32278/saints-and-soldiers

Werf_Must · Post by **Werf_Must** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:11 am

bismark wrote:sons of provo anyone?

Hmm, tough... it is so silly! But the songs are unusually copacetic...

xkcd *** · Post by xkcd *** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:38 am

Never seen Singles Ward.

I just watched Singles 2nd Ward this weekend. There were a lot of jokes from all of the Hale Storm movies.

RM was okay.

Baptists at our BBQ was lame.

Home Teachers had a great soundtrack.

The Best 2 Years I actually liked.

However, I absolutely love One Smooth Stone, from the Liken the Scriptures series. Actually, I enjoyed them all...

Yep. Liken the Scriptures trumps all.