I was lucky enough to see this movie at a screening in Los Angeles in late July. The movie is beautifully written and paced. It is a wonderfully evocative movie of how God can use even the most imperfect of us to bring about change in our lives and the lives of others. Make no mistake, this is a movie that connects with all ages groups, without using the cheap overly sentimental tricks you are used to seeing. Although the rating is PG-13 for a very brief nude scene and some typical boyish behavior for teens of the 1950's, it is a family movie about personal and family values. The movie is uplifting. And although the movie lacks the things that appeal most to American audiences--violence, endless profanity, mindless stupid flag waving, a predictable plot that any 3 year could hang with-- please try to give the movie a chance anyway. Who knows, maybe the American public will surprise us all and respond positively to something other than movies from the sewer.
Review of Saint Ralph
