gramma_elaine Reviews

My Brother's Keeper (2004)

Too much bad language!

[6/10 · 21 June 2023]

Too much bad language. Liked the acting, twins are very good. I just wanted to do a short review but this program wants 475 more characters. Too much stupidity in the way the characters live. Definitely not a role model movie. Too much bad language. Liked the acting, twins are very good. I just wanted to do a short review but this program wants 475 more characters. Too much stupidity in the way the characters live. Definitely not a role model movie. Too much bad language. Liked the acting, twins are very good. I just wanted to do a short review but this program wants 475 more characters. Too much stupidity in the way the characters live. Definitely not a role model movie.

Resident Alien (2021– )

Could've been really good

[5/10 · 29 April 2023]

Ruined by all the horrible cursing and swearing. Alan Tudyk is such an amazing actor, but the aforementioned ruined his acting prowess. He was so good in Serenity, but that also had some bad language. Don't the writers and directors see that their creations would be no less entertaining without the bleep-able words? I won't be watching the next season. I will read about it online and avoid the bad words and cursing. I have no respect for people who cannot use intelligence to speak, but rather resort to gutter talk. How about making shows as entertaining as this could be without the terrible language?

Black Hawk Down (2001)

Great movie about the love of soldiers for each other, and about obeying orders

[10/10 · 24 April 2023]

"It's about the men next to you." This was an excellent movie about the horrors of battle, and about being loyal to your fellow soldiers. And obeying orders, even when the orders are stupid and don't make sense. The Viet Nam returning soldiers were blamed for obeying orders as well. I recommend this movie. Acting was very good, and the setting was very realistic. My review is too short to post so I am going to continue to ramble with extra words. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Read the book of John for the story.

The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)

Thus is so good!

[10/10 · 15 August 2022]

So, so GOOD!!! A feel good movie, you know, how you feel after it's over! Amazing special effects, and the kid actors were inspiring. Not good for little kids, kinda scary.

A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021)

Nope

[5/10 · 27 July 2022]

Too much cleavage and tasteless outfits for the female cast. Disappointed to see Bailee lower her standards. She was so good in Bridge to Terebinthia.

Run Hide Fight (2020)

Realistic movie

[9/10 · 29 June 2022]

Lots of bad language, which I expected as it is rated for Mature Audiences. Acting was very good. Hard to watch considering it is about a school shooting. The two heroes saved the day because one was a good guy dad with a gun and the heroine, his daughter, was courageous because her dad had taught her how to handle a gun in serious situations, although she did not have a gun through most of the crisis. The perpetrators obviously did not have their guns legally: one was obviously somewhat of a mental case.

Ugly Benny (2014)

Really cute movie!

[10/10 · 20 June 2022]

Clean family movie. As a gramma, I enjoyed this very much. Probably for littles under the age of 10-12. The dog playing the part of Benny did such a good job, and I liked the other actors also.

Free Guy (2021)

I would give this 10 if not for the swearing and cursing

[9/10 · 20 June 2022]

Really, really entertaining movie! Great creativity and acting. Would've been just as good, I mean, better without the bad language. I was smiling at the end, and that is what tells me it was good, but I can still hear the swearing when I think of it. Can't recommend to others because of that. Too bad to spoil a really good movie because of unnecessary crass words.

Resistance (2020)

We will never forget.

[10/10 · 14 June 2022]

Never knew Marcel Marceau was a hero. Klaus Barbie was a demon. Very good movie about history that all older children should see, especially if they are not thankful for life as Americans.

Space Warriors (2013)

Really good family movie

[10/10 · 23 March 2022]

I really liked this and think it is a good family movie for older preteens and up. I liked seeing Danny Glover again, and the other actors were very good.

The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014– )

Love it, no sex or naked bodies in Series 1

[10/10 · 26 February 2022]

Just what I said, fine for men of all ages who are trying not to be brain damaged by porn, especially important for teens and young men. Great acting, great stories, very entertaining.

God's Not Dead 2 (2016)

Make up your own mind

[10/10 · 1 December 2021]

Read the highest ratings first. The evil one does not want anyone to see this movie. He loses bigtime because he is the biggest loser! God is the Great I Am! This is a very, very, very good movie!

Courageous Love (2017)

Love story with some sleuthing

[10/10 · 18 July 2021]

Don't pay mind to the negative reviews, unless CGI is the only reason you like a movie. This is a nice love story, suitable for family viewing. Great acting, great music, great directing. I highly recommend.

The Unlikely Good Samaritan (2019)

This was thought provoking

[9/10 · 4 July 2021]

Interestingly done film, simple story and production. Dealt with many different issues. A little slow but IMO that gives the viewer a chance to ponder what the characters are dealing with. Puts more meaning into Jesus' command to love our neighbor. I liked it but many will not because we are so spoiled on Hollywood extravagantly done creations.

The Grace Card (2010)

Could have been a 10

[9/10 · 17 May 2021]

The cops are never wearing their seatbelts! Bad example for young people. Except for that, I loved this movie. Excellent theme! Good, sometimes great, acting. One other pet peeve: I think the cops had their finger on the trigger, which is a no-no if you know ANYTHING about shooting firearms. Never touch the trigger unless you are 100% going to fire.

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Way too much swearing and cursing

[7/10 · 20 July 2020]

The movie was very entertaining but the language was atrocious. Did not add anything to the movie at all. So disappointing. Can't take kids to it for that reason. Bad language is never necessary. Without the bad language, I would give it 10 stars.

The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013)

Best movie I've seen

[10/10 · 4 June 2020]

Action packed, and lots of adventure. I recommend this movie to all kids. Above written by my 10.5 year old grandson. Grandma agrees with his comments. Excellent moral movie about character and faith in yourself because of faith in God. And no one is an accident, we are all planned by God to be alive.

Demolition (2015)

If not for the bad language, I would give this 10 stars

[8/10 · 20 April 2020]

Very interesting view of what loss is like for those who have no true north, i.e., spiritual dimension to life. I really liked it. Watched the beginning after seeing the whole film, made more sense to me. A John 3:16 conclusion would make it hopeful. IMO.

The Need to Grow (2019)

Excellent movie. Use for homeschoolers.

[10/10 · 20 February 2020]

I bet the one star rating is a glyphosate salesman. This is a wonderful movie, explaining history and our farming mistakes and how to fix everything!

Blunt Talk (2015–2016)

Horrible

[1/10 · 19 February 2020]

What happened to Patrick Stewart? This show is just awful, nothing like the proud character of Jean Luc Picard that I have admired. Filthy old man in this. So sad.

Is Genesis History? (2017)

Can't hardly believe what I am reading in these reviews

[10/10 · 29 November 2019]

I think most of the reviewers of this excellent movie DID NOT SEE the movie. Over 14 PhDs were involved in this movie; of course all the negative reviews were by people as intelligent as a PhD (NOT!). The premise of this film was made clear at the end; the Bible, God's Word, is based on, has a foundation of, Genesis. If you do not believe a literal Genesis, then you cannot believe the rest of God's Word as being Truth. Genesis is an explanation of God's creation of the world, in six days, literally. The movie explains how this probably happened and in my opinion it was extremely well done. Science is never settled; science is always changing and "evolving." So to rely on science as the source of life and our world is like standing on shifting sand. Everything you learn from science MUST BE challenged and re-challenged, and considered as theory, not proof. There is no proof of the big bang. In Genesis, you can follow a trail of history to prove its credibility. And, again, there are over 14 PhDs involved. Are you smarter than a PhD? And most of them work at state universities, not religious colleges. Hmmm.

This Old Machine (2017)

Horrible

[1/10 · 9 October 2019]

Can't believe Kevin Sorbo acted in this. Bad langage, bad plot, awful ending. Wish I hadn't wasted my time.

Let There Be Light (I) (2017)

Loved it

[10/10 · 27 September 2019]

Great movie with Kevin's family playing some of the characters. All good actors. Life-affirming film. Lots of alcohol abuse in the beginning, not glorifying it though. Probably not appropriate for younger children; pre-teens and up. Highly recommend this quality film.

Nowhere Safe (2014 TV Movie)

Excellent, excellent, excellent!

[10/10 · 25 July 2017]

This was such a good movie! Can't understand the other reviews. Good for all kids who use cell phones. Telling untruths can DESTROY someone's life, and even make them consider something horrible to stop the pain. Dove family films gave it five stars. Acting is really good, and believable. I checked this out through interlibrary loan, and am considering purchasing it. This is a feel good afterward movie! Please make your own decision about this film, and don't listen to the negative reviews.

Relentless: Struggle for Peace in the Middle East (2003 Video)

Here's the beginning of the story

[16 March 2007]

Moses and the Palestinians

The Prime Minister of Israel sits down with Arafat at the beginning of negotiations regarding the resolution of the conflict. The Prime Minister requests that he be allowed to begin with a story. Arafat replies, "Of course."

The Prime Minister begins his story: "Years before the Israelites came to the Promised Land and settled here, Moses led them for 40 years through the desert. The Israelites began complaining that they were thirsty and, lo and behold, a miracle occurred and a stream appeared before them. They drank their fill and then decided to take advantage of the stream to do some bathing -- including Moses. When Moses came out of the water, he found that all his clothing was missing.

"Who took my clothes?" Moses asked those around him.

"It was the Palestinians," replied the Israelites--"

"Wait a minute," objected Arafat immediately, "You can't blame us for everything. There were no Palestinians during the time of Moses!"

"All right," replies the Prime Minister, "Now that we've got that settled, let's begin our negotiations."