Meet the Mormons

Name: Meet the Mormons
Genre: Documentary
Released: October 10, 2014
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 29

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Purdie Distribution | Release Date: October 10, 2014 | PG

Summary: Meet the Mormons examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Filmed on location and across the globe, Meet the Mormons takes viewers on a journey into the day-to-day realities of individuals living in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal and beyond. From their individual passions to theirMeet the Mormons examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Filmed on location and across the globe, Meet the Mormons takes viewers on a journey into the day-to-day realities of individuals living in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal and beyond. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the stereotypes that surround the Mormon faith.… Expand

Director: Blair Treu

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: PG

Runtime: 78 min

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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Roger Moore

Oct 7, 2014

A slick, upbeat Church of Latter Day Saints-backed documentary that aims to answer the image of the church and its members “shaped by the media and popular culture.” Read full review

Barbara VanDenburgh

Oct 9, 2014

You'd learn a lot more if you went out and, well, actually met a Mormon. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Oct 7, 2014

Meet the Mormons isn't substantial enough to screen on the first day of LDS 101; the church's most basic tenets — and controversial aspects — are elided completely. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Oct 9, 2014

The narration promises surprises (“This story may challenge what you think you know about the roles men and women play in Mormon homes”), but the movie might have started by examining its straw-man conception of the audience. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Oct 9, 2014

Essentially a feature-length advertisement for the Mormon Church which makes AT&T's "Reach Out and Touch Someone" TV commercials seem edgy by comparison, Meet the Mormons is strictly for the converted. Read full review

Martin Tsai

Oct 9, 2014

The film operates under the assumption that the average Joe associates Mormonism more with "Sister Wives" than Mitt Romney, so the film will be an eye-opener only for subscribers to such stereotypes. Read full review

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fracm-all

Oct 14, 2014

Unlike the critics I wasn't looking at this movie as a critique of the Church or an expose of doctrinal controversies. I have a lot of friends who are Mormons and they said this was about the lives of six Mormons from different walks of life. That is what it is and they are interesting. LoveUnlike the critics I wasn't looking at this movie as a critique of the Church or an expose of doctrinal controversies. I have a lot of friends who are Mormons and they said this was about the lives of six Mormons from different walks of life. That is what it is and they are interesting. Love the music.… Expand

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greglearns

Oct 10, 2014

The movie was great, and was way better than I expected, based upon the critics (mostly negative) comments. The people in the movie were inspirational and INTERESTING. The kids all loved it, even the 3 boys, which shocks me. It's not about the mormon religion so much as it is about someThe movie was great, and was way better than I expected, based upon the critics (mostly negative) comments. The people in the movie were inspirational and INTERESTING. The kids all loved it, even the 3 boys, which shocks me. It's not about the mormon religion so much as it is about some really interesting people who happen to be Mormon.… Expand

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JohnHirschy

Oct 27, 2014

The movie was excellent! Excellent quality. Inspirational. It was about the lives of devout members, half or more who were converts to the faith. Obviously, the movie is a teaser, seeking to pike the interest of others who may want to know more -- others of a like nature to those in theThe movie was excellent! Excellent quality. Inspirational. It was about the lives of devout members, half or more who were converts to the faith. Obviously, the movie is a teaser, seeking to pike the interest of others who may want to know more -- others of a like nature to those in the movie. Well done!… Expand

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rjkrebs

Oct 12, 2014

This film was very uplifting and inspiring. I am grateful to be a Mormon. Here is a link to a page on Mormon.org where I share why I am a Mormon and how I live my faith: http://www.mormon.org/me/1G7P.

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greg89

Oct 11, 2014

"Meet the Mormons" is a funny, endearing, and authentic portrayal of six Mormons' lives. Many critics claim that it is merely a sugar-coated, proselytizing piece of religious propaganda, but this is a very shallow and cynical analysis. The stories in the film do not attempt to mislead or"Meet the Mormons" is a funny, endearing, and authentic portrayal of six Mormons' lives. Many critics claim that it is merely a sugar-coated, proselytizing piece of religious propaganda, but this is a very shallow and cynical analysis. The stories in the film do not attempt to mislead or deceive the audience as true propaganda would, but simply attempt to inform, build, and uplift. The film makes explicitly clear that (at least) two of its featured individuals have close family members who do not belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The important differences of religion between brother and sister or parents and child are genuinely honored and respected, not bemoaned or glossed over as one might expect in a real piece of propaganda. The conflict, tension, and adversity experienced in the lives of these people is real, and the fact that they each face their demons with courage and inner fortitude does not make it any less so. At the end of the day, "Meet the Mormons" will inspire you to reach higher, try harder, and develop faith in the power of love, family, and maybe even Jesus Christ. Sadly, the majority of movie critics won't want you to experience that kind of spiritual positivity. Their industry thrives when people are angry, dissatisfied, and disillusioned, so they will give this movie an inaccurately low score.… Expand

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Ericauerbach

Apr 2, 2015

A feature-length commercial for the LDS Church. Would you watch a feature-length commercial for McDonald's or AT&T? Because that's what this is, and it's as boring as it sounds.

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Mgolojuch

Oct 12, 2014

I walked out 15 minutes into this it was nothing but a propaganda piece by the LDS I guess I should've known that going in but I was dragged by a friend.

5 of 10 users found this helpful55

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