Old Fashioned

Name: Old Fashioned
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: February 13, 2015
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 29
Cast: Elizabeth Roberts, LeJon Woods, Rik Swartzwelder, Tyler Hollinger

2015

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Freestyle Releasing | Release Date: February 13, 2015 | PG-13

Starring: Elizabeth Roberts, LeJon Woods, Rik Swartzwelder, Tyler Hollinger

Summary: A reformed frat boy (Rik Swartzwelder) and a free-spirited woman (Elizabeth Roberts) attempt the impossible: an old-fashioned courtship in contemporary America.

Director: Rik Swartzwelder

Genre(s): Drama, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 115 min

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RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

Feb 13, 2015

Swartzwelder, going for “thoughtful,” instead achieves “glacial.” A romance wants to sweep viewers up, not bog them down. Still, Old Fashioned is both unusual and intelligent enough that, despite it not being entirely MY cup of tea, I’m hoping that it’ll succeed at doing at least a little more than addressing the converted. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Feb 10, 2015

The writer-director, perhaps for reasons of economy (surely not vanity) cast himself as the romantic lead. And Rik Swartzwelder, competent behind the camera, is an utter stiff on screen. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Feb 11, 2015

Old Fashioned — a deathly dull small-town drama with the marketing smarts to bill itself as the conservative Evangelical answer to "Fifty Shades Of Grey" — is all about the importance of sexual chastity, which is another way of saying that it’s all about sex. Read full review

Charles Bramesco

Feb 10, 2015

Old Fashioned fails in more banal ways, too. It’s a flatly predictable sort of romance; numerous leaves are turned over, both figuratively and literally. The film’s predilection for screamingly obvious symbols gets old fast. Read full review

Joe Leydon

Feb 17, 2015

The line between priggishness and creepiness is repeatedly smudged by multihyphenate Rik Swartzwelder in Old Fashioned, a faith-based drama that looks as lovely as an expensive greeting card, but moves as slowly as a somnolent turtle. Read full review

Michael Rechtshaffen

Feb 12, 2015

As written, directed and played by Swartzwelder, Clay is such a self-absorbed, judgmental jerk that anyone who would willingly subject themselves to his endless pontificating could rival Anastasia Steele in the masochism department. Read full review

Carson Lund

Feb 9, 2015

Any masochistic joy that can be derived from watching the film owes to seeing it take its bullheaded conceit to its logical, artless extreme. Read full review

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themaxx77

Feb 27, 2015

Saw the movie Old Fashioned yesterday. Its very touching. I do believe in old fashioned courting in relationships and much prefer this type of movie. Im even recommending this film to my friends on my facebook. Acting was good , believable , kept me interested , hated to see the movie end....

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hope5550

Feb 14, 2015

Loved this movie! No cussing at all. Great story. Great for couples and people dating. Funny and some crying bring some tissues just incase. I am buying this Movie when it comes out. You get your moneys worth for sure. Modern and old fashioned

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LearningLark

Feb 15, 2015

Original, beautiful, not preachy or condemning in the least. This is a rare thing: a well-made Christian movie. Quality filming with a fantastic message of grace, true love, and honesty, delivered with stellar acting and brilliant humor.

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jabdesigns

Mar 20, 2016

My wife and I just saw this movie for the first time, and LOVED it! The agony of the young man trying to explain his new found faith without sounding preachy, the wit and humor of Aunt Zella, the exposure of the fractured man persona in today's culture, and the struggle to avoid embracingMy wife and I just saw this movie for the first time, and LOVED it! The agony of the young man trying to explain his new found faith without sounding preachy, the wit and humor of Aunt Zella, the exposure of the fractured man persona in today's culture, and the struggle to avoid embracing the legalism so prevalent in many conservative churches and relationships today -- all of these issues rolled into one storyline show how truly clever and rich is this commendable screenplay. Bravo!

This is a story about love, and forgiveness. There are some laugh-out-loud moments, some truly “what in the world is going happen next!?!” plot turns, and some touching scenes that will honestly have you reaching for the Kleenix. Highly recommended.

However, if you're unwilling to slow down, and take a moment to consider and roll around in your brain some of the truly vital societal issues being presented in this movie, don’t bother watching this. You haven’t been hurt enough to understand what this movie is talking about.… Expand

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Suzane

Feb 9, 2017

It's not very often that we find a story that is full of charm and romance, while still remaining passionately chaste. It's a rather Old Fashioned notion to expect that from a film in this day and age but Rik Swartzwelder managed it quite confidently. The ideals and beliefs in this film mayIt's not very often that we find a story that is full of charm and romance, while still remaining passionately chaste. It's a rather Old Fashioned notion to expect that from a film in this day and age but Rik Swartzwelder managed it quite confidently. The ideals and beliefs in this film may not be for everyone, in fact, many would choose to scoff it off. But I found OF to be raw and real enough to make us pause and ponder on its possibilities. The pace of the movie is a quiet stroll, with just the right measure of melodies and sceneries to accompany us. The landscape is breathtaking and cinematography, beautifully captured! There were brief instances where a scene or two seemed a tad contrived but not enough to impose on the overall flow of the film. The main characters are both credible and charming together. They easily convince you to invest in them and leave you curious about what their future holds. To me, that in itself says the movie accomplished its purpose. it made me take a slice of the story and characters with me and left me feeling hopeful that it is possible to hold out for these Old Fashioned ideas. A delightful film!… Expand

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joshmorgan64

Mar 16, 2015

It's the Christian answer to 50 Shades of Grey, and it somehow manages to be even more egregious in its portrayal of what constitutes a healthy relationship. The protagonist is a former serial date rapist who repeatedly shows himself to be mentally unstable. I literally cannot imagine aIt's the Christian answer to 50 Shades of Grey, and it somehow manages to be even more egregious in its portrayal of what constitutes a healthy relationship. The protagonist is a former serial date rapist who repeatedly shows himself to be mentally unstable. I literally cannot imagine a less romantic premise.… Expand

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