Very good movie
Added 10/28/2009
My husband and I knew what this movie was about before we watched it, but I must say that we still weren't prepared for the deeply disturbing ending.
The movie was presented very well; adding the love story helps to draw you into the story. I thought the acting was excellent on all counts. The portrayal of the Mormon religion and its belief in "blood atonement" is quite accurate according to books I have read on Mormonism.
Most people are unaware of the violence associated with the Mormons' history.
The ending is upsetting to say the least - to see all those people murdered because of vengeance, fear & hatred is gut-wrenching and brings back the sorrow from 9/11/01.
When mankind acts on its own without divine influence - this is the result. The Bible tells us that we are born with sinful natures and the only remedy is to accept Jesus' sacrifice of love - His death on the cross. Without that - man sinks down into depravity & evil actions - that is exactly what happens & what is depicted in this movie.
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Excellent movie
Added 10/8/2009
This movie was a history lesson for me, as I do not remember ever hearing about this in school. It is a jawdropping sort of movie and you wonder how this could have possibly happened.
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Excellent Historical Perspective
Added 9/19/2009
This film offered an interesting, fact-based perspective on the westward expansion, as well as the inherent secretiveness of the Mormon cult. It was well researched and performed. Even if you're like my husband, a mere "cowboys and Indians" genre fan, you will find this film an interesting adventure, and you'll pick up a history lesson as well.
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Great movie. Though now that I live in Salt Lake City - it took me a while before I heard of it. I hope that it is getting more press/exposure outside of Utah. Important movie that should be seen.
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Movie review
Added 9/7/2009
DVD came if find shape.
Movie was very violent, but unfortunately mostly true. Morman church still makes excuses and cover ups for their brutality today.
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Very good movie
Added 10/28/2009
My husband and I knew what this movie was about before we watched it, but I must say that we still weren't prepared for the deeply disturbing ending.
The movie was presented very well; adding the love story helps to draw you into the story. I thought the acting was excellent on all counts. The portrayal of the Mormon religion and its belief in "blood atonement" is quite accurate according to books I have read on Mormonism.
Most people are unaware of the violence associated with the Mormons' history.
The ending is upsetting to say the least - to see all those people murdered because of vengeance, fear & hatred is gut-wrenching and brings back the sorrow from 9/11/01.
When mankind acts on its own without divine influence - this is the result. The Bible tells us that we are born with sinful natures and the only remedy is to accept Jesus' sacrifice of love - His death on the cross. Without that - man sinks down into depravity & evil actions - that is exactly what happens & what is depicted in this movie.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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Excellent movie
Added 10/8/2009
This movie was a history lesson for me, as I do not remember ever hearing about this in school. It is a jawdropping sort of movie and you wonder how this could have possibly happened.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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Excellent Historical Perspective
Added 9/19/2009
This film offered an interesting, fact-based perspective on the westward expansion, as well as the inherent secretiveness of the Mormon cult. It was well researched and performed. Even if you're like my husband, a mere "cowboys and Indians" genre fan, you will find this film an interesting adventure, and you'll pick up a history lesson as well.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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