LDS Film Festival draws 3,000

And when the makers of this suspense movie say it's a family film, they're not kidding. Everyone is related.

Made with a camcorder over a year and a half to capture the change in seasons and spanning a year in the movie, this entry directed by Matt Daniels is an interesting ride but has gaping holes in the storyline.

But then, filming started before the script was finished, the producers said.

One of the lead characters, Sarah, witnesses her father's murder. Then for some unclear reason, the family's teenage children move to the country for safety into what is the family's real home, which eliminates the need for sets.

Shortly thereafter terrorists bring Britain to its knees. Power is knocked out and electronic communication is halted, leaving the family in the dark and without basic information about what is happening in their country. The family of three sisters and a younger brother, later joined by an older brother, feel vulnerable and fearful of leaving their home. So where's the mother? Although briefly discussed, it's never clearly explained.

The identity of the villain is a twist left to the end and adds to the holes in the script.

Although not LDS-themed, it was made by members of the LDS Church.

The moody, artsy flick has played at several film festivals. — Rodger L. Hardy

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"TAKE A CHANCE"

"Take A Chance," features the popular acting duo of Kirby Heyborne and Corbin Allred. These two play scruffy-looking brothers from Texas. After seeing a photo of a young lady they decide to hit the road to Idaho to search for the girls of their dreams. They pose as foreign exchange students living with an overly religious (not LDS) family. The script lends itself to some fun comedic situations.

This films is geared to the teen and pre-teen set. While mostly entertaining and predictable, the one drawback is the flatulence humor that seemingly goes on forever in one scene.

This film is not yet rated but would most likely receive a PG rating. Visit: www.hstorm.com for more information. — Genelle Pugmire

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'SUITS ON THE LOOSE"