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ChristianVet
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Nothing earth-shattering here, but these are some of my favorites:
***The Passion ***-- probably the Best movie ever made as far as realism and depth. However, it is very difficult to watch and I usually will only put it on twice a year: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday – but excellent movie.
***The Sound of Music ***-- a beautiful story based on a true story. However, I have only a few suggestions I would have made for the producers of this classic: Julie Andrews is a marvelous actress, but her script seemed to be “non-authentic” in some cases regarding how a nun or Catholic postulant might respond in certain instances. For example, I found that when she would make the Sign of the Cross, it was a little rushed and somewhat uncomfortable for her. Just little things like that. I would hope that if ever this fine of a movie is ever embarked upon by Hollywood or anyone, they would have more authentic consultants – maybe more Catholic nuns on the set… But anyway…
Cecil B. DeMille’s ***The Ten Commandments ***with Charton Heston – put that movie on a large screen TV at home with Surround Sound (better have dinner catered though, its about 3 or 4 hours!) Its a Classic and all the young families need to show their pre-teens this one!
How about ***Fiddler on the Roof ***-- another great Classic to watch on a large screen TV, surround sound and get out the Popcorn!
(…my kids crawl out of the room when I put this one on, we’ve only seen it 29 times and counting…)
Glory – a Very Good Movie with Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman, it is the story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Its a real tear-jerker, be sure to bring the Kleenex.
The Patriot - with Mel Gibson. This movie is better for older teens on up, it can be pretty gory as most of Mel’s movies are. However, my son watched it when he was 11 and has been watching it now for three years – he loves anything to do with the Revolutionary or Civil wars.
Lastly, I liked Moonstruck with Cher and Nicolas Cage. This movie is probably rated PG or R, I wouldn’t recommend it for younger audiences. Certainly I would not agree with the morality of Cher’s character, but the movie is absolutely charming, the Italian music in the background is enchanting, and the story line is funny and down to earth. If you’re Catholic and Italian, particularly if you grew up on the East Coast – you will probably like this movie.
***The Passion ***-- probably the Best movie ever made as far as realism and depth. However, it is very difficult to watch and I usually will only put it on twice a year: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday – but excellent movie.
***The Sound of Music ***-- a beautiful story based on a true story. However, I have only a few suggestions I would have made for the producers of this classic: Julie Andrews is a marvelous actress, but her script seemed to be “non-authentic” in some cases regarding how a nun or Catholic postulant might respond in certain instances. For example, I found that when she would make the Sign of the Cross, it was a little rushed and somewhat uncomfortable for her. Just little things like that. I would hope that if ever this fine of a movie is ever embarked upon by Hollywood or anyone, they would have more authentic consultants – maybe more Catholic nuns on the set… But anyway…
Cecil B. DeMille’s ***The Ten Commandments ***with Charton Heston – put that movie on a large screen TV at home with Surround Sound (better have dinner catered though, its about 3 or 4 hours!) Its a Classic and all the young families need to show their pre-teens this one!
How about ***Fiddler on the Roof ***-- another great Classic to watch on a large screen TV, surround sound and get out the Popcorn!
(…my kids crawl out of the room when I put this one on, we’ve only seen it 29 times and counting…)
Glory – a Very Good Movie with Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman, it is the story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Its a real tear-jerker, be sure to bring the Kleenex.
The Patriot - with Mel Gibson. This movie is better for older teens on up, it can be pretty gory as most of Mel’s movies are. However, my son watched it when he was 11 and has been watching it now for three years – he loves anything to do with the Revolutionary or Civil wars.
Lastly, I liked Moonstruck with Cher and Nicolas Cage. This movie is probably rated PG or R, I wouldn’t recommend it for younger audiences. Certainly I would not agree with the morality of Cher’s character, but the movie is absolutely charming, the Italian music in the background is enchanting, and the story line is funny and down to earth. If you’re Catholic and Italian, particularly if you grew up on the East Coast – you will probably like this movie.
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