guamfiji11
I must say. This movie was pretty funny. I, too am a member of the LDS church.It pokes fun at Mormon's and I see no reason to take offence to it. I also do not think that they portray non-Mormons as drunken idiots. Sure some were drinking but most of the non-Mormons WERE in a club after all, right?I especially thought when the main character was going bad was the funniest scenes of all. I would give this movie to any Mormon, as long as they can take a joke. To all non-Mormon's who watch it, you'll find some particularly funny parts, i believe, and it's all just a joke. It's not meant to be offensive or anything of the sort.
abrafocus
When I first saw the beginning, and Jonathan (Will Swenson) talked to the camera, I thought, Oh good grief, here comes another Ferris Bueller.But it wasn't anything like Ferris. After his wife dumps him, Jon is back in the Single's Ward. He meets Cammie Giles, the Ward Activies chairperson, and at first, they don't like each other. But as they get to know each other, they spend more time going places, like meetings, activities, and the like. Danny Ainge even makes an appearance as a teacher. His words are really funny. He talks to his students, as if they were basketball players, and the audience doesn't know who he's talking to. Then we see: a bunch of 4 year-old's, staring at him, apparently not understanding a word he said.Several other well-known LDS people make appearances, like Steve Young and Shawn Bradley.This is one of the best LDS movies ever. Even if you're not Mormon, you'll enjoy it.My Score: 7/10.
emiajh
When watching this movie it is important to remember it is NOT doctrine, it is fun! Anyone who takes it as being disrespectful to the Church or becomes offended needs to remember it is a movie. I thought this was a great movie, tons of fun. I watched it for the first time at the dollar theater in Sandy, UT and they really hit every stereotype on the nose. There are parts of the movie that are funnier if you have lived in the Salt Lake/Provo area as a member of the Church, especially as a single member of the Church over the age of 25. As much as this is not meant to offend anyone, there is some truth to how it feels. As someone who is a convert to the Church, lived in Utah, and is divorced, I can completely relate to the experience. For anyone who has not seen this, I recommend you see it and have an open mind, otherwise you will only be missing out.
mdiamond-6
I think this movie is great. It is funny and looking back on my own experiences in a college singles ward -- very true. Young people going through this time of their life might not enjoy the humor because it is too close for comfort but when they get older they will realize how absolutely funny and true this movie is. I loved it and I think the characters are very believable. Thanks Jonathan Jordan and company for giving my husband and I great, clean humor to enjoy. I loved the cameo appearances by many big name members of the church and the way their comments came into play was delightful. I can't say enough good things about a movie that makes you smile all the way through.
