Tag Archives: LDS Movies

Return with Honor (2007)

This recent addition to the LDS film genre stars Javen Tanner as Rowe McDonald, a young man who has just been released from his mission. He has two goals upon leaving the mission field – the first is to baptize his mother (Tayva Patch) and the second is to marry Ali (Joey Jalalian) the girl of his dreams. She’s been planning the wedding already, so that one’s practically done, but he’s not sure how things are going to go with his mother. On the way home from the airport, the taxi he’s in is hit by a semi-truck. The taxi … Continue reading →

LDS Movie Review: “Turn Around”

When I first heard that the movie “Turn Around” had been released, I was pretty excited. Jordan Sorenson, the star, lived in my ward for a while and I wanted to see how he did in the film. He did a good job. I’m sorry to say, he’s the only one who did. The movie is a modern adaptation of the story of Alma the Younger. Sorenson plays Colton Pratt, a young man who was raised in an LDS home but doesn’t believe the things he’s been taught. He’s become angry and bitter, lashing out at his family when they … Continue reading →

A Review of “The Work and the Glory: American Zion”

I was lucky enough to receive “The Work and the Glory: American Zion” for Mother’s Day. This is another good movie, although the tone of the film is completely different from the first movie. The first movie shares how the gospel was restored, as you watch it you can feel the peace that the gospel can bring you. In the second movie you are thrust into the middle of the conflict that the Saints were facing. The result is a raw and highly emotionally charged movie. The movie opens with Nathan’s and Lydia’s wedding. Soon after that Joseph Smith asks … Continue reading →