The Return (2006/II)

User Rating:

5.3/10   

Director:

Michael Amundsen

Writer:

Tracy Garner (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Elder McDonald has been given 60 days to finish his life.

Plot:

A returning missionary (Javen Tanner) anxious to reunite with his long time sweetheart-fiancé (Joey Jalalian), awakens from a near fatal accident with the new priority of saving his wayward mother.

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Steve Anderson
Clark Bullen	...	Elder Gibson
Tracy Garner	...	Scottie Patterson
Tim Hade	...	Elder Hatch (as Tim Hall)
Joey Jalalian	...	Alley Benson
Steve Luna	...	Bar Thug Leader
Rick Macy
Tayva Patch	...	Trish McDonald
Bonnie Pence	...	Barb
Charan Prabhakar	...	Elder Finch
Katie Rockwood	...	Sister Carter
Javen Tanner	...	Rowe McDonald
Lance C. Williams	...	Mr. Bensen
Ryan Wood	...	Jared
Raymond Zeiters	...	Corbin

Also Known As:

Return with Honor: A Missionary Homecoming (USA) (new title)
Sixty (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic elements including some mild sensuality, bullying and brief smoking.

Runtime:

USA:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA

Company:

Paradise Road Productions

Best in the Genre

Of all the 'church films' I've seen, I give this my highest rating. The story and plot were great and the acting was very, very good, especially the main character, Row, and Corbin, the friend. I really liked the way it built, the editing, directing and, well, all of it which I don't want to give away so I'm not saying too much. If you liked States of Grace, you will like this one, too. MUCH better than Left Behind.

You will learn a lot about yourself and a lot about true love in this movie.

I have a friend who died during a tonsillectomy-however you spell it-and was brought back to life, and said amazing things about what 'God' said; which was a miracle in itself since he knew nothing about God, so all those people who don't like that part-sorry. It happens. He was told that his life wasn't finished. (He remembered every detail, even though he was given a drug to make him forget everything from the surgery.) The movie doesn't go into unnecessary ornamentation; it goes from point to point, and you have to pay attention. I went twice, I liked it so much, and it's the first time I've ever liked a film better the second time around.

I want everyone I know to see it, and I want to buy the DVD when it comes out.