The Pledge

I had not heard of this movie until I had the privilege of meeting one of its stars at the movie theater when I was there to watch a different movie. I did not consider myself patriotic but it sounded interesting. The following weekend I decided to give it a shot. I was not disappointed and have since seen it six more times. One minute you will laugh and the next minute you will cry. I definitely feel a greater sense of pride in our country and will never take those soldiers who sacrifice so much for granted again. The audience was clapping when the movie was over and I heard so much positive feedback. Kudos to everyone involved in making the film, especially the veterans for telling their stories. Thank you to the theaters for giving this little independent film a chance and showing it. I think some more release dates and locations will be coming early next year. It is family friendly and I encourage everyone to see it.

By all accounts, this movie is a dad's effort to please his little blonde star-struck daughter's irrational dreams of being a Hollywood star by producing a movie in which she might star - and it looks it. It's the movie version of the vanity press. Sappy story, untalented cast - it has it all. Perhaps in some universe somewhere, a child's first reaction to moving from NYC to a hick town in WV is to vandalize a WWI statue. Thank goodness for the wise judge who "punishes" the lad by sentencing him to visit veterans. Imagine his surprise that such a comely untalented lass as "Jill" is there to entertain the hapless old men. I laughed, I cried, I wished I'd stayed home.

Although this film has some of the feel of an independent film, it is one that you, no matter who you are, would not regret seeing it. If you've lost a bit of your sense of patriotism, you will be recharged. If you are already a strong patriot, you will get chills and shed a tear. Great combination of reality and theatrics. I have always felt that I am a very patriotic American, as demonstrated by my service to this country both in and out of uniform. I went to see this movie because I wanted to know how some filmmakers view their own sense pf patriotism, and how they would show that on film. I have seen most of the movies made about the war in Iraq, and having served in Iraq, I picked up on many mistakes and stereotypes. However, this family film does not stereotype. It brings an element from both sides, and in doing so demonstrates that no matter what your beliefs may be, whether you support the war efforts or not, and whether you support or reject the government, this film will remind everyone how similar we as Americans are, both in mind and in spirit. First film I have seen to bring that out. Thank you.

I never write reviews. Movies never make me cry. But this one brought me to tears.

The acting was far from perfect, lightness was a bit on the shiny side (that might have been due to the copy i watched), it sometimes felt empty, like things were missing, as if budget didn't allow for much 'decor' but it also made the viewer more focused on the story and in a way the emptiness suited that story pretty well.

Even if you aren't liking the first half hour i strongly advise you to stick with watching because the movie gets stronger and better after that.

Whatever your personal opinion on the war might be, this film isn't the type to try to shove it's beliefs through your screen, it displays all and does not stereotype.

This film is a must see for everyone. My mother and I went to see this movie as a last minute decision. We really didn't know a whole lot about it but just decided we would go ahead and take a chance. WE ARE SO GLAD WE DID. This is by far the best movie we have ever seen. It really shows the values that this country is based on and should be continuously built on. I cannot wait until it is available on DVD for purchase.

I also have to point out that we were given the opportunity that night to meet with some of the actors and the wonderful young actress in this movie. They are truly exceptional people. These weren't what we believed to be the typical "movie stars". They were real people, real American people with a heart.

Thank you Doughboy family for a wonderful and moving film.