Unplanned

Pure Flix Entertainment | Release Date: March 29, 2019

8.7	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 2150 Ratings

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Messy434Mar 31, 2019

There isn't any "propaganda" in the film, and at the very least the film "Unplanned" exposes the scientific facts surrounding the gruesomeness of the abortion procedure and counter the deliberate lies, statistical fabrications and OrwellianThere isn't any "propaganda" in the film, and at the very least the film "Unplanned" exposes the scientific facts surrounding the gruesomeness of the abortion procedure and counter the deliberate lies, statistical fabrications and Orwellian propagandizing which the abortion industry pushed to help secure a favorable Supreme Court result in the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, and continues to push in this era. Even Dr. Bernard Nathanson (the late former NY City abortionist and one of the founders of NARAL) and the late Norma McCorvey ("the real "Jane Roe" who also turned to support the Pro-Life cause) revealed, the abortion lobby made up statistics and created dubious "facts" to push their agenda, justifying it at the time that "the end justified the means." Like the recent "Gosnell" film, the script in "Unplanned" takes factually accurate information. Abby Johnson's real-life professional experience with corporate Planned Parenthood pulls away the curtain to expose the ugly truths about what occurs in an actual abortion, and presents it....something Planned Parenthood and the political left are loathe to face. In any other area of surgical medicine, a physician or "health care provider" would be sued for malpractice for failure to get a patient's fully-informed consent. In the abortion realm, obfuscating the facts about what occurs to the baby in utero (as well as soft-pedaling the risks on the mother-patient) the willful lack of full and relevant disclosure is celebrated AND for purely political purposes, protected by overreaching judicial legislating. As for the snide remark by one of the reviewers which contrasts Planned Parenthood's non-profit status versus the film producers' lack of such, the recent exposure of Planned Parenthood's illegal and heinous sales of baby body parts for profit belie its "not-for-profit" claim. The factual information provided concerning the scientific discoveries since Roe v. Wade was handed down (evidence of heartbeat at very early stage, the infant's capability of sensing pain, the evidence of a brainwave, etc.) clearly counters the abortion industry's narrative and the radical leftist push to expand abortion even late into pregnancy and, as demonstrated by the statements of recent politicians and liberal-leftist opposition to passage of "born alive" protections for babies who survive a late-term abortion. As Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote in a concurring opinion in the 1980's, although O'Connor upheld the Roe precedent, she conceded that as medical procedures to save lives in the womb are developed, and as scientific discoveries which were not available in 1973 shed more information about the factual revelations as to fetal development so as to push fetal viability earlier in pregnancy, Roe is "....on a collision course with itself." And as renowned pediatrician scientist / geneticist Jerome Lejune lamented in his opposition to abortion, the entire history of obstetric medicine recognized that the doctor has an equal obligation to the welfare of TWO PATIENTS, the mother AND the baby. The efforts by the radical left to dehumanize the in-utero human being has created an impression in the culture of current popular error that the baby is "not a person." But "Unplanned" defies the science-denier errors by exposing the truth about abortion and its destructive results, for both the millions of babies who have been garroted and poisoned to death in the womb, but also the psychological damage inflicted on women who might have otherwise made a different choice if all facts and full disclosures as to long-term consequences and damages had been made prior to hard-selling vulnerable patients. Organizations like Planned Parenthood can't afford the disinfecting light of the full medical truths about the short-term risks and the negative long-term consequences of abortion.… Expand

29 of 56 users found this helpful2927

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BeccaGMar 30, 2019

Typical republican propaganda to shame women into making a choice that wasn’t already hard enough. Extremely biased and one-sided, a ridiculous story of a woman who is actually shocked when she works at an abortion clinic and sees themTypical republican propaganda to shame women into making a choice that wasn’t already hard enough. Extremely biased and one-sided, a ridiculous story of a woman who is actually shocked when she works at an abortion clinic and sees them perform.... an abortion..... the Murdering Innocent Babies™️ trope has never been more overused… Expand

25 of 59 users found this helpful2534

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geralt1Mar 30, 2019

Congratulations to everyone involved in the production of the film. You have brought truth to light and hopefully saved countless lives.

175 of 225 users found this helpful17550

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musicmaven1Mar 29, 2019

That I went to see a movie tonight was literally not expected, but my husband and I make a point of doing significant activities together (for example, we explored Gettysburg battlefield for our anniversary). I experienced a feeling ofThat I went to see a movie tonight was literally not expected, but my husband and I make a point of doing significant activities together (for example, we explored Gettysburg battlefield for our anniversary). I experienced a feeling of concern at what I was about to see on the way to the theater. I expected to find the movie at least draining, and most likely painful to watch.

Instead, it left me feeling positive and uplifted. It's even-handed and sympathetic treatment of a difficult subject allowed an important conversation play out in a very well done film.

It's mission is to spread hope, the value of relationship building even in the midst of disagreement, and the need for people to truly support one another. It does not shy away from painful detail, but at specific moments and for the purpose of portraying the physical and emotional toll abortion takes on mothers (and their families). Almost every character on both sides of the fence is treated with respect, sympathy, and thoughtfulness with the only exception being the "corporate greed" character, who is also the only one pushing a specific agenda with no thought or concern for others.

It is both powerful and sweet at times, with some lighthearted and appropriate family life laughs thrown in. Like it's title, it's not what I expected. It's so much more.… Expand

27 of 50 users found this helpful2723

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davidkleckerMar 29, 2019

You are going to hear a lot of critics lambaste this movie for being propaganda. You will hear Planned Parenthood deny just about everything Abby Johnson says based on the accounts of this movie. You will hear a lot of news agencies not giveYou are going to hear a lot of critics lambaste this movie for being propaganda. You will hear Planned Parenthood deny just about everything Abby Johnson says based on the accounts of this movie. You will hear a lot of news agencies not give commercial airtime for this movie on account for "reasons". Why am I saying this, because you need to see this movie and understand why the above happens. The movie does a very good job at explaining it. Unplanned is based on the Memoirs of Abby Johnson who worked in a Planned Parenthood facility. She was a clinic director and had quite a few experiences during her tenure there. In the end the movie tells a story, and you will have to decide whether you believe her or not. The movie itself is simplistic, but the first 10 minutes will shock you. You will be uncomfortable at what you are watching. That's the idea. That's the point. In fact I highly recommend anyone who is pro-choice, to at least watch the first ten minutes of this movie. It is.... moving, and just.... you need to see it. Everyone needs to see that. Regardless if you think Abby's account is over the top, regardless if you think the movie is propaganda, the one scene in Procedure Room 2 is devastating and it is exactly what Abby Johnson saw. That scene in itself should be the scene that either tells you, believe in Abby or not. I believe her. I think her account should be heard and I think it's worth people to watch the movie and understand what happens in a Planned Parenthood. The movie itself is basically an account of what happens in the clinic. The rest is rather basic for a movie. The acting is certainly not top notch. The budget is certainly tight. But I found the elements effective for the message it was making, and I found the conversion story intriguing. I was not bored watching the movie and I felt the pace was fine. I think it could have been edited shorter, but I wasn't looking at my watch or bored with characters. Unplanned is a good movie. It's not an excellent movie, but it is effective. The message is clear and it is a good message. I recommend it.… Expand

23 of 49 users found this helpful2326

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IntelliCriticMar 29, 2019

This is the first time a major film against abortion has hit the theaters. Since its central topic is a hot-button political issue today, review bias may ensue. Quality reviewers must put aside their political viewpoints in favor of unbiasedThis is the first time a major film against abortion has hit the theaters. Since its central topic is a hot-button political issue today, review bias may ensue. Quality reviewers must put aside their political viewpoints in favor of unbiased reviewing. I write this review as a conservative Catholic against any kind of abortion.

The MPAA R rating is suitable here because of Unplanned's use of blood. Thus, if one has a fear of seeing blood, one should not see this film. Still, the movie simulates no partial-birth abortions and refrains from maximal gore. Something to consider is that abortions currently happen every day and are graphic. This is true regardless of one's viewpoint on whether that is a fetus or a person.

From an artistic standpoint, Unplanned is less than perfect. Someone else could have played Abby Johnson. Or Ashley Bratcher could have done a better acting job. Artistry is not the chief intent of this film, and it shows. That is no excuse for sub-par production. Still, Unplanned's production quality is two notches higher than most Christian movies today. Jared Lotz does a good job in his role of Shawn Carney, CEO of 40 Days for Life. Kaiser Johnson does an exceptional job in his role as Abby Johnson's lawyer.

The film's soundtrack is actually good. Several of the songs add depth and auditory beauty to its scenes. Matthew West tops it off with a well-placed song at the end credits.

In general, children under 14 years of age should not see Unplanned even with a parent. Everyone above that age should watch it once.… Expand

27 of 52 users found this helpful2725

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levistringMar 29, 2019

Another garbage christian propaganda movie with nothing to offer to anyone other than extremists.

26 of 65 users found this helpful2639

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