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 Production (US): Pure Flix Entertainment, God and Country Entertainment Distribution (US): Pure Flix Entertainment Director(s): David A. R. White Producer(s): Sean Paul Murphy, Timothy Ratajczak, Byron Jones, Andrea Logan White, Tom Saab, Leonard Samia, Carl G. M. Nelson Bradley Dorsey, Jay Allen Richardson, Matthew, Timothy & Joanna Reiad, Brittany Lefebvre, Michael Scott, David A. R. White, Russell Wolfe, Byron Jones, Elizabeth Travis Story by: Jason Cusick, Michael Scott, Steve Taylor Written by: Sean Paul Murphy, Timothy Ratajczak Cinematography/Camera: Darren Ryndstrom Music: Matt gates, Ido Waksman Film Editing: Sean Paul Murphy Casting: Billy Damota Production Design: Steve Ochoa Viewed on Pure Flix Home Entertainment DVD It was a dark and stormy night ... That is the setting that brings five travelers on a desolate road to nowhere together at a lonely diner that is not supposed to be there. First we meet teen hitchhiking runaway Kayla (Madison Gibney) who is running away from an unfaithful and abusive stepfather and a junkie mother. As Kayla trudges along on the desolate road, businessman and ex-football star Nick "Crusher" Cruchetti (Steve "Sting" Borden) nearly hits her as he fiddles with a cell phone. Nick does not stop to help her. Also motoring down the same road are Hank (Jamie Nieto) and Catherine (Danah Davis) Miller, an estranged married couple. As they pass Kayla Hank hears a small, still vice that tells him to "pick her up" but Catherine refuses to let him. So Kayla still walks the dark road. But soon Melissa (Jaci Velasquez), driving alone, sees Kayla and hears the small, still voice telling her to "pick her up." Melissa does. Now there are five people traveling down the same deserted road who are bound to learn more about each other than any one of them wants to be known. In a few moments Nick is stopped by Officer DeVille (Kass Conners) explaining that a flash flood warning -- a flash flood with no rain -- has closed the road. As DeVille explains this to Nick, Hank and Catherine drive up and DeVille explains the dilemma to them as well. As Nick, Hank and Catherine try to argue their way through the roadblock Melissa and Kayla drive up to add their voices to the tirade. Nick tries to get a signal on his cell phone but can't and asks if anyone has a working cell phone. With futile results Melissa offers that the diner they passed a couple miles back, the Last Chance Diner, might have a phone. Melissa is the only one who remembers the diner. Officer DeVille warned that it has been closed for along time but what Melissa saw was a working diner. So the five strangers head back to the diner. As they pull away Officer DeVille mumbles under his breath "Tell the guy at the diner Officer DeVille sent ya." It a downpour Melissa and Kayla are the first to walk in the door at the diner and notice something strange about it. The signs on its wall say Dogs 10¢, Hamburgers and Coneys 15¢. Root Beer, Coke and Lemonade 5¢. Everything right out of a scene from Happy Days™ But the name of the proprietor is Jesus. This faith-based film has so much to say and in a eye-opening way that I will not spoil it any further should you decide to view it for yourself. If you do decide to view it and have a family with younger folks all I ask is that you closely inspect the findings in the individual content investigation area discussions below and the listing in the Findings section (the heart of the CAP Analysis Model) before you decide on which age stratum this film is fit. As useless as the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has become, the film is not rated by the MPAA and contains some material you should be aware. With a final score of 88 the film's overall magnitude is equivalent to many "hardcore" G-rated films but some of the specific area content is PG and PG-13 equivalent. One might think of the film at least as a PG film, not because of restrictive content but because of the level of comprehension the viewer must have for what the film has to say to make any sense. Following are brief discussions of the content per individual content investigation area. As always the Findings section of this report, the heart of the CAP Analysis Model, is the best source for discovering the full accounting of the content of this film. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 62 out of 100 This is the content investigation area that found material equivalent to many PG-13 films. Kayla holds a firearm to her head and pulls the trigger. Though the gun was not loaded the scene is of intent to commit suicide. [Ex. 20:13] Such a display will invariably implant in the minds of some viewers that suicide is an alternative to the pain of dysfunctional family life. In addition, Kayla aims the gun at her passed-out stepfather. Kayla also tells her tale of misery and abuse. Impudence/Hate (I) - 96 out of 100 Kayla once calls Nick a "jerk" for nearly hitting her with his car but there is no profanity in the entire 88.25 minutes of the program. No one expresses bitter hatred for anyone else but Catherine clearly communicates her desire to divorce Hank. [Mal. 2:16] Sexual Immorality (S) - 100 out of 100 There is nothing in the show that would be applicable to this investigation area. Nothing sexual or sexually immoral whatsoever. Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 81 out of 100 Kayla's stepfather is seen with a cigarette and beer bottles while he is passed out ostensibly from drunkenness. Offense to God (O) - 89 out of 100 Officer DeVille and Nick toss the mano cornuto at each other as they drive to Nick's unseen death. The mano cornuto is used a hand gesture of recognition between Satanists. See our Back to School Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 No murders or suicides were found. While Kayla attempts suicide, attempts at suicide like attempts at murder and deaths by police action, war and defensive killings are not incorporated into this content investigation area but are incorporated into the Wanton Violence/Crime content investigation area. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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(The objective heart of the CAP Analysis Model, independent of and insulated from the Summary / Commentary section.)   Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 62 out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - 96 out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 100 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 81 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 89 out of 100 Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 |
| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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