Has anyone seen it? Any comments on it?

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Kevin, husband of a truly angelic woman, and father to ten.
Zion United Reformed Church of Sheffield
Ontario, Canada

I saw it yesterday. It was a waste of money. It had a contradictory plot, and is one long stream of profanity with normal dialogue thrown in only when absolutely necessary. Lots of violence, too. I should have paid more attention to the rating - I didn't know it had a "R" rating until I left the movie. I am glad none of my kids went with me.

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Rich Brown
Deacon/Webmaster
Aisquith PCA
Parkville, MD

My wife and I went to see it the other day. However, we walked out of the theater before the movie started because the trailers were so profane. Typically the trailers are similar to the main feature.

We got our money back.

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John
Member
Christ Presbyterian Church (OPC)
Salt Lake City, Utah
www.christpres.net

Wow the cinema was willing to do that? Cool.

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Ewen
1689 LBCF
Assemblies of God Bible College
Singapore

Well, we didn't watch the movie... So they did refund our money.

guess I'll be the bad guy here ... I saw it and thought it was great. I didn't consider it violent. I do remember a some swears, but it didn't bother me too much. I enjoyed the message of accepting cultures different than ours and what acceptance means. Also, I know this sounds crazy, but there was a romantic sub-plot between the main character and his wife, which I enjoyed. Overall, i just thought it was a well-made movie and I especially enjoyed the different filming techniques.

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Where were the contradictions in the plot? I guessed I missed it.

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Andrew S.
Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC)
Abilene,TX

Steve Sailer reviews it here Taki?s Magazine, edited by Taki Theodoracopulos

I normaly trust Steves reviews as far as ideology goes. And in my opinion that is the most important issue.

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Kevin Rogers
Sovereign Community Church, PCA
Moncton NB

It had more cuss words than necessary, but otherwise I really, really liked it. I enjoyed the plot.

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Ben Maas. . . . .Facebook
In college, attending First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Ada, OH, and
Belle Center Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA), Belle Center, OH
When at home, attending Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC), Mansfield, OH

“Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life.”
-Jonathan Edwards-

"Cussing/Swearing": are we talking vulgarities or the taking of the Lord's name in vain?

The dialogue was as follows: <F-word> Look!<f-word>there's<f-word>an<f-word>alien! I believe I heard the Lord's name taken in vain once.

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Towards the end, I thought the alien's change of "heart" towards the human was a little sudden. Maybe it's because he thought the human wasn't so bad. I don't know. Maybe I got up for popcorn once too often and missed something.

Sorry for not answering your question earlier. Yes, the f-bomb was dropped far too many times, but I do not recall the Lord's name being taken in vain much if at all.

That alien seemed pretty sympathetic throughout the movie. When he realized the main guy's condition, they worked together. I did find it a bit surprising that the alien was so willing to help him even after the main guy tried to escape the planet without him, but I don't think that's a contradiction at all.

My son said they cussed in the Afrikaans dialogue as well (the S word starts with K), but Afrikaners, while cussing lots, don't use God's name in vain as often as we Americans speakers. I plan on seeing it after following the above link to Sailor's review at Takimag.

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Tim Vaughan
Member, Redeemer Presbyterian, OPC,
Santa Maria
California

Gee, and to think how often I say O-K!

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Toni Cunningham, Wife of Bill (Theognome)
Parkwoods OPC, Overland Park KS

"Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace." ~ Alexander Pope

I thought it was excellent- no, It wasn't a Christian movie in the least, plenty of profanity, but what is? It was enjoyable in its own right.

It stood alone as an art form due to its unique genre and filming style- it was more than I could ask for.

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Luke
PCA
Orlando, FL

15 minutes into it we left as well.

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C. Matthew McMahon, Ph.D. (Pot hole Digger)
John 5:39, "...search the Scriptures..."

Dr. C. Matthew McMahon.com, www.apuritansmind.com and www.puritanpublications.com
Member - Christ Presbyterian Church

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I saw it and was not impressed. I did not catch the language though as I did not watch it in english. To me the story seemed to be one of apartheid :yawn:

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Robert K. "Kelly" Brumbelow
In Inquirer's class at Grace Presbyterian (PCA) Cedartown, GA
Cedartown, Georgia

Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways;
Reclothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives Thy service find,
In deeper reverence, praise. - John Greenleaf Whittier 1807-1892

Yeah, I think that little piece supported by the NEA entitled "P*ss Christ" was unique in its genre and medium as well. Still doesn't prevent it from being rightly labeled as trash though...

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Adam J. Myer
Slated for the Jan. 10th Chaplains Basic Officer Leadership Course
Estacada Christian Church
Sandy, Oregon

Soli Deo Gloria

So, what exactly was this movie about? I only saw the commercials...something about we earthlings not letting the aliens leave the planet? Was the movie trying to be sympathetic to us or the aliens? Not that I'm thinking of seeing it, considering the 150+ F-words I heard about....

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Breanna
WPC
USA

"Who am I, that the Lord of all the Earth would care to know my name, would care to feel my hurt? Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star would choose to light the way for my ever wandering heart?" Who am I, Casting Crowns

Ice Age 3. Nuff said.