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| A Riveting True Story (by ikjirstin) |
| At last, a film that stays true to the facts while moving the story along in a way that keeps you glued to the screen. I seriously had to pee, but couldn't leave. Russia in 1998 was a wild frontier. Filled with people used to living under a communist system that had fallen less than a decade before, they were now fending for themselves. There was not enough of anything, and people were desperate. Hearing that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was "rich" two Russian men well played by Alex Veadov and Nikita Bogolyubov decided kidnapping and ransoming a couple of <more> |
| I loved this film (by brynstclair) |
| Wow great job with this one. I was a bit skeptical and unsure going into the movie because of the subject. Would the film makers incite violence on other missionaries? Would the story be enough to keep the film moving the whole time? I was not disappointed. The filming was beautiful, the subject was difficult and bravely done without cliché. The story was inspiring and gripping. From the trailer I questioned the actor selection, but the balance of the actors ultimately was a huge success of the film. Great bad guys, great good guys and the twist at the end was unexpected and so interesting. <more> |
| Amazing Story!!! (by jakelawvideo) |
| The Saratov Approach although it is based on a true story of 2 LDS Missionaries, is an uplifting, and brilliant story featuring a strong male lead for any Chrisitan, religious or even non-religious people. It excites and leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat nearly the whole time with different twists and turns that take you on an epic adventure through mystery, thrills, and dramatic events! I love this movie and highly recommend if for nearly anyone. But I especially recommend it for aspiring future LDS Missionaries and their entire family. But I must warn that it IS rated PG-13 for a <more> |
| Broad base appeal. (by stan-buckley) |
| Lots of camera movement, but the story line was well done with several twists that I did not anticipate. The interaction of the two missionaries with each other and with the abductors was well done. Some of the family scenes were a bit soft.The only thing about the 1998 abduction that I remember, is thinking; "There is no way they can pay a ransom for those two kidsÂ…they are in big trouble."The movie did a great job conveying the story and the broad support across the nation.It was interesting to look up on line the news casts about the event and then see the movie. Very enjoyable <more> |
| Exciting and inspiring true story (by amy-strickling) |
| This movie is a thrilling tale of two LDS missionaries who were abducted and held for ransom in Russia 15 years ago. I am quite familiar with events of their dramatic tale on a personal level so I was very nervous to see the film. Despite the small cast of characters and low budget production, the movie had me interested and on the edge of my seat from the first to the last scene.Most of the movie takes place in the location where the missionaries are held captive, occasionally showing scenes of how the kidnapping is making news and affecting communities back in the US. The acting of both the <more> |
| Great, if you're religious (by yacoubean) |
| I am a religious person, and also a Mormon or, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints . I really liked this movie. Many of the reviews here are from people who obviously have an ax to grind against mormonism. If you don't like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, then don't watch this movie! But, if you are an open minded Christian or any religious person, for that matter who would like to see an inspiring movie that is based on a true story, this movie is for you. Yes the film is a little preachy, so if that bothers you then steer clear.The movie <more> |
| one of the better LDS movies (by johnny_burnaway) |
| I think the problem with reviewing an LDS movie is that the people most moved to comment tend to fall into two camps: people who don't like Mormons or Mormonism and therefore would never say anything good about anything featuring either, and Mormons who speak from the other end of the spectrum and defend everything LDS to the hilt. I am LDS so take my comments as you will.I am not too keen on Mormon cinema, though, and only watched "The Saratov Approach" reluctantly. I have to say, the joy of low expectations is that they are sometimes exceeded, and that was the case here.This <more> |
| A good portral of a true story (by lexidietrich-43870) |
| I had watched interviews with the boys this even happened to, so much of the plot was familiar going in.There are preaching moments, they are mormon missionaries after all, but none of it is ever jammed into the story. It all flows very naturally. Overall a solid film. The camera works was intreasting, 3 outta the 4 main actors did fantasic. The music felt a little repeatitive, but that was my biggest issue with this movie.All of the preaching furthered the story, so it gets a pass. The 8/10 rating is well deserved as I watched this movie twice in a row and enjoyed it both times. |
| Not bad for being an LDS film (by tomasbat) |
| As a film that turned out to be better than I expected, I actually enjoyed the Saratov Approach. With a low budget, a somewhat niche target audience the movie was initially released only in Utah, a state with a majority Mormon population , and little source material, the film delivered pretty well. Of course, the film will naturally appeal more to Mormons/Christians in general, but I didn't feel it was overly preachy or pretentious to the point of being unwatchable. Some have complained about the length of the film and a sense that most of the time "nothing really happens". To <more> |