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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Production (US): Disney Distribution (US): Buena Vista Director(s): Joe Nussbaum Producer(s): Sam Mucke, Justin Springer, Ted Grifffin Written by: Katie Wech Cinematography/Camera: Byron Shah Film Editing: Jeffrey M. Werner Casting: Marcia Ross, Gail Goldberg, Brittainy Roberts Production Design: Mark White Art Direction: Nick Rablovski Viewed on Buena Vista Home Entertainment DVD  Prom appears mostly to be geared for preteens and early teens to take them into a journey of "older", whatever "older" is. Sort of the "You'll thank me when you're older" rationale used by some older teens as they introduce younger teens to "adult" matters. There are several subplots combined into one and each is about teen romance of some degree or another. It is not difficult to capture the theme when a background song speaks of "naked" and "making love." The central plot is of senior class president Nova Prescott (Aimee Teegarden) trying hard to ready everything for the senior prom. She also expects to go to the prom with Brandon (Jonathan Roberts) but Brandon will have to attend a college interview on the same day of the prom. Enters bad boy Jesse (Thomas McDonell) who ends up being forced to help Nova prepare for the prom after a fire destroys all she and the prom committee had done. Jesse is the bad boy type but is also the handyman type who can make prom props work that Nova is unable to make work. So, a romantic "symbiosis" is afoot smothered in self-protective "tough guy" bravado. Another subplot is of geeky Lucas (Nolan Sotillo) trying to work up the courage to ask lovely Simone (Danielle Campbell) to the prom. While she initially seems to warm up to Lucas, her old flame shows up and steals her back ... for a while. All the other subplots are built in the same formula fashion and I won't spoil any of them in case, after discovering the truth about the content, you decide this teen flick is fit for your preteens and teens. Following are brief discussions of the content per individual CAP investigation area. As always the Findings section of this report is the best source for discovering the full accounting of the content of this film. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 90 out of 100 The only matters of violence/crime in this film are a breaking and entering by Jesse and Nova, running to avoid police action [Prov. 14:16, Prov. 10:23] and a fistfight. Impudence/Hate (I) - 57 out of 100 One use of profanity is uttered by and adult. One of the characters has a facial piercing though her lower lip. [Lev. 19:28] Teen arrogance toward and disrespect of fair authority typical of teen flicks are present. [1 Tim. 5:1] There are a number of other matters of impudence and/or hatred which are listed in the Findings section. Know that impudence (proud look, haughty eyes) is the first in the list of seven behaviors God hates. [Prov. 6:16 - 19, Isa. 13:11] Sexual Immorality (S) - 7 out of 100 Here is where lies the concentration of assault on morality and decency and thus the greatest loss of the 100 points each investigation area starts with (the shortest "red" thermometer). This investigation area found numerous examples of girls wearing clothing to maximize the female form and/or skin exposure during school hours and on school property: clothing that would get girls sent home to change from most schools. Further, there is a ton of "public display of affection" that would get the participants into detention or suspension in most schools. And one background song spoke about "naked" and "making love." [1 Thess. 4:7, Eph. 5:3 - 5] Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 100 out of 100 The film is free of any noted form of possession or consumption of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and free of any abuse of prescription drugs. Offense to God (O) - 57 out of 100 God's name is abused seven times, once by an adult and six times by teens using what seems to be a teen favorite three syllable sentence with His name trailing it. [Deut. 5:11] Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 There are no murders or suicides throughout the entire 100.6 minutes of this film. 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) - 90 out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - 57 out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 7 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 100 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 57 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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