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Summarized by Kent Larsen
'God's Army' Draws Positive Review in LA Times
(Movie Review; A Mormon Mission to L.A. in 'God's Army')
Los Angeles Times pg21 28Apr00 A4
By Kathleen Craughwell
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- The Los Angeles Times reviewed "God's
Army" in its first week in LA area theaters, giving the film a mostly
positive review and thorough description. Noting that the film is in
'limited release,' the Times says that the film is "not a movie heavy
on proselytizing," which hopefully will make the film more appealing
to non-LDS Church members.
The Times also goes a bit farther, noting that "God's Army" is
unique, saying that it is "a mostly nonsentimental look at a world of
believers and issues of faith, both of which we rarely see in
movies." However, the Times does take issue with the title, saying
that it "communicates zealotry of the most off-putting kind." But
then it immediately praises the film, saying, "the movie is actually
a sensitive and thoughtful probe into questions of faith and the
difficulties faced by those who are called to teach others."
The bulk of the article is simply descriptive of the movie's plot and
characterization.
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