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DVD: The R.M. - Special edition Mormon comedy
Date: Saturday, 22 November, 2008 :: 01:05
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The R.M. - Special edition Mormon comedy
Price: USD $16.88
Product Group: dvd
Manufacturer: Halestorm
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Format:
Special Edition,
Full Screen,
Color,
Running Time: Array Min
Studio: Halestorm
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
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Editorial Review:
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Reviews:
Average Customer Review: 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: Clean, Sarcastic Humor
Date: 2007-12-13 -
Comment: I myself am LDS and didn't grow up in Utah, but live there now. I found this movie funny not only because I enjoy sarcastic humor, but because many of the stereotypes, I have found, are almost too close to reality, even if stretched a little. One thing I did notice is that even if you are LDS, but have never spent time in the Utah LDS culture, then many of the jokes wouldn't make sense or seem remotely humorous. This movie wasn't meant to be intellectually stimulating, just a light entertainment. I have been disappointed with movies that have come out since "The RM" like "Down and Derby" and "Home Teachers" which are awful, but I find myself returning again and again to "The RM" for some good laughs. However, if you're looking for an LDS film that has slightly more substance, I'd recommend "The Best Two Years" which is excellent.
Summary: Three and a half stars LDS comedy
Date: 2007-05-14 -
Comment: If you are an RM and you liked the Brat Pack movies of the 80's you may laugh qite a bit at this. If either of these don't apply to you ...You may want to pass on this. Think "16 Candles" type gags ( Murphy's law sqared) with the deluded deflated returned missionery for the protagonist.
I laughed quite a bit, my wife hated it, and she is the slap-stick comedy fan of the family. Funny moments, not nearly so much as "The Home Teachers" for way of comparison.
Summary: Terribly disappointing
Date: 2007-01-07 - 
Comment: "The R.M." is quite simply, one of the most disappointing movies ever made. I didn't laugh once, and quite frankly, it was painful to sit through.
Sure I know what some people will say. It's a "family friendly" movie, and to criticize one is to criticize them all. Either that or, "People who don't like movies such as this, take themselves too seriously."
I have no problem with good natured, wholesome films. But that doesn't mean I have to like this one.
I realize "The R.M." wasn't meant to be taken literally, but come on, how many Mormon cliches can you stuff into an hour-and-a-half? And why couldn't at least one of the characters in this film act like a real person, instead of a one-dimensional LDS stereotype?
Someone should make of film some day about what it's really like to return home from an LDS mission. I guarantee you that even the most plain true story would be more interesting than "The R.M."
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: Another LDS Comedy
Date: 2006-02-07 - 
Comment: There are a ton of LDS comedies out there, but this was one of the least impressive ones. I did chuckle a few times but it seems they are running out of things to joke about.
It was okay and worth watching once (if you are into LDS satires), but it had so much lost potential. Especially since this was made by the same people as Singles Ward. The only thing I really enjoyed was the performance by Kirby Heyborne.
If you are looking for a LDS comedy I would suggest several others over this one. However, if you've seen them all then there is no reason to not see this one as well.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: Great Comedy But...
Date: 2005-11-28 -
Comment: Like "Singles Ward" this is another entertaining movie.It pokes fun again about us Mormons (in a good way).This is about Jared Phelps,returning from his mission only to find out that his life before mission as he knew it,changed.Everything that could go wrong,went wrong.But being a faithful member of the church,he went through it almost unscathed and with a stronger testimony.I know it sounds simple but there REALLY is more to it than that.There are many funny moments in the film (specially the part as Jared Phelps was being dumped by his girlfriend,her family is watching,and her brother is videotaping it at the same time).Im so glad that Halestorm keeps on coming up with good,lighthearted,wholesome,funny and inoffensive movies about Mormons.
So heres the "But..." part.I only have a problem when it comes to the ending.Its great that Jared became more mature spiritually but I cant help but think his problems werent really solved.No clear resolution.Oh well...
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