Comments about ‘For heaven's sake: 'Angels' filmmaker says LDS movies can be positive and entertaining’

I love LDS themed Movies, RM's, Mormons and Gangsters, and others. I will see this one also. I do not remember another one about Female Missionaries.
Going on a Mission is supposed to be the most Wonderful 2 years or 18 Months of your life. Every Missionary is supposed to think and say so. Often in reality it is not. Often it is a time of Loneliness, Homesickness, Real Sickness, Anxiety over what is happening at home with family and girlfriend/boyfriend. They are often hungry, broke, and alone. You also have to watch what you say and because, you can be reported to the Mission President and horror of horrors sent Home. You face Massive Rejection, some Temptation, or you are Teaching The Gospel in a Langue that is not your own, to a people you do not love. If you Baptize a few people you are lucky but more often you are seed planting or encouraging inactive to come back to Church. Often you are transferred just as you are about to get some where. Sister Missionaries are more settled mature, have better educations, they have be been discouraged to go, and have turned down offers of Marriage.

I love LDS Family Movies. I love most of the Missionaries I have met, worked with, gone out on splits with, fed, listened to and in someway helped. In March 1988 two nicely dressed young men parked their Bikes, climbed the steps to my 2nd Floor Apartment, knocked on my door. I opened my door, one said. "we have a message for you form out "Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" I thought for a rather long moment, then I let them in. My sweet wife served Soda and Cookies and I listened to Lesson 1 as they used their Flip Chart. I asked questions, they gave answers. They left me with a BOM and an invite to Church. I read some of the BOM and went to the Church. On April 6 1988 I was Married by the Bishop and then Baptized in the Water. I read the rest of the BOM and lots of other stuff. I mostly for a while observed. 14 Months Later we where Married and Sealed in The Mesa Az, Temple. I who fit no where fit best here. These Movies are good. Like the Missionaries they reach people.

The writer/director/filmmaker says other LDS filmakers "have lost their way" (all but HIM, I suppose)
What unbridled arrogance and contempt for his fellows!
Who is THIS guy's mentor?
Rush Limbaugh?

I saw the film at the premiere on Wednesday and really, really liked it. I'm going to see it again this weekend.

I saw the film in January at the LDS Film Festival. I've been in this business for over 30 years and now teach film production at Utah Valley University. I have have very low expectations of this genre but was caught totally off guard by the film. The tight direction, beautiful art direction, wonderful cast, tasteful cinematography and compelling story make this an excellent "little film" that should delight the market. It has the look and polish of a movie costing ten or twenty times more.

Kudos to these filmmakers. They researched their market, found a story, gathered their forces together and set a new standard.

My wife and I saw this film at the LDS Film Festival, and it is definitely good.

Some people prance around with knee-jerk criticism of LDS themed movies, as if their snobbish heckling makes them artsy, or enlightened or intellectual, or who knows what they think they are.

Nothing LDS related will make these prejudiced people happy.

But for those of us who still have open minds, you will like "Errand of Angels." It is a good story, good acting, great direction, beautiful music, gorgeous cinematography... it has a lot going for it.

Hopefully you'll check out this movie, and Ryan Little's new movie, "Forever Strong."

Both these films are good, with no cheese.

Hopefully these two films are the sign of things to come for LDS themed movies.

I have not liked most of the "commedy" LDS films. I have seen a few that are worth going to, and have a few DVD's from this market.

This one has looked good.

I am the director of "The Errand of Angels" and never said that other LDS filmmakers have "lost their way." What I was saying in the interview was that other LDS filmmakers lost interest in making LDS-themed films. This was not a judgment but an observation. I run the LDS Film Festival and encourage diversity since we started the festival. The misquotation is very unfortunate since I talked in length against the notion of telling other filmmakers what they "ought to do." I hope this misquote was not intentional.

God inspires these writers to make movies for his people.
Nuff said?

Best of luck Christian! I am hopeful for you to see a successful release. I am sure your audiences will be entertained. Keep up the great work.

You clearly had a poor experience. Sorry to disagree with you but most of us did have a great two years despite the hard times. I've found that many with opinions of their mission experience like yours don't have much positivie to say about the Church in general today. I hope you put the mission experience behind you and have kept your faith.

Where can I/we buy it!!!

A mission is a difficult experience, but, as with anything worthwhile in life, it can be a very meaningful and profound time. It is something that can help build a foundation as a member of humanity as well as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The previews look like it's just another "Best Two Years" with sisters instead of elders. It even takes place in roughly the same area of Europe. How uncreative.

Should I comment?? Aww heck, why not! I love going to movies.. I've enjoyed many of the mormon genre' films though not necessarily all of them. I infer from some of the comments here that many of you believe that any film from a member of The Church is defacto good because as Rodney put it, "God inspire[d it]." I disagree. Though I believe God does use SOME Mormons in the media to promote His work, I'm pretty sure (by the movies I've seen) that He doesn't use every Mormon film-maker-wannabe. Budget, acting talent, directing vision, and writing skills go a long way in making a movie good (be it Mormon or otherwise). Being a member of The Church guarantees an individual NOTHING. They must still hone their talents and skills in order to succeed in the world. I hope that the Mormon film industry continues to develop to the point we get really GREAT films from it that move and inspire everyone.

Go Christian! We look forward to seeing your newest film!

-The Minnicks

I love movies in general and I've found LDS themed films a good form of entertainment. Just like everything thing else, some are better than others, depending on your taste. I think we live in a fortunate era when we have these options to entertainment - I would have loved to have had this 10-20 years ago. I hope LDS themed films will continue to flourish.

I haven't seen this movie yet. I just hope it doesn't have the same actor and actresses playing different roles as in so many of the other LDS movies. I don't care if I know the lead as long as the lead is a good actor. I'll probably see this movie, but as a returned sister missionary I will no doubt have my opinions. I'll just try to be nice and wish everyone success.

I'm very interested! Does anyone want to watch my kids so I can go?

"But Christian Vuissa begs to differ. The writer/director and founder of the LDS Film Festival says he believes that some of his fellow filmmakers are "LOST SHEEP" who have "SIMPLY LOST THEIR WAY."

Why must so many LDS people today sit in judgement of everyone (including those from their own group)?

These people truly sit in the grasp of Rush O'Hannity.