The Errand of Angels

I just spent the last 2 hours watching a movie, called "The Errand of Angels." I went, not expecting much, and it just kept on disappointing. I'd say 1/2 star, but it's so pitiful that I don't have the heart. As I watched, I kept hoping, "YES! now something will happen!"... and it wouldn't. It just left SO MUCH to be desired. I'm about to rip the movie apart, and I dunno, it was just so bad that I don't want to. I don't recommend this movie. at all. It doesn't have a plot, the characters are completely flat, the dialog consists of the baptismal interview questions and clichés, and it just generally leaves you hanging. The movie tries to cram the 18 months of a girl's mission into a feature film. ugh.

I really did try to watch this to the end but I had to give up after an hour otherwise my shoe was going through the TV. The flimsy story us about a your American girl on missionary trip to Austria. At first she is partnered with a pleasant girl but things go downhill when the next companion is a bit of an ogre. Maybe this film is enjoyable to deeply religious people (see the other reviews) but to the rest is nothing less than propaganda. There are some really cringe worthy moments when the cast are attempting to convert the local populace. On the plus side the scenery was beautiful and the production reasonable. Unless you want to be brainwashed don't watch this film.

I saw this at the LDS Film Festival back in January 2008. It is a powerful movie, both inspiring and funny! I took my 10 year old nephew and he loved it, he wanted to see it again - and he doesn't sit still for more than 10 minutes at at time, so that should tell you something! I was touched by the message shared, and found myself examining my own attitude toward others in life. The scenery was spectacular - really added to the ambiance! The tone of this movie is not like the RM or other movies that are LDS comedy, it has more of the tone of Other Side of Heaven. Thank you Heidi Johnson & Christian Vuissa for sharing this wonderful story with us!

As a former sister missionary, I found "Errand of Angels" to be extremely validating. I loved the honest way the film addressed the true highs and lows of sister missionary life. I found that it captured the essence of what every sister experiences. I served in Argentina, the film is set in Austria, and yet there are so many parallels that I can draw between the two such as not getting along with a companion, going on a splits with someone new and inspiring, finding your own testimony, serving others, finding yourself in awkward discussion moments, caring deeply about those you come in contact with, losing investigators, being part of a conversion and baptism, and even eating everything on your plate, both known and unknown. Aside from the candid storyline, the the film was shot beautifully and creatively. Visually, it's rich, colorful, and effectively highlights locations, while quietly showcasing European scenery. The overall mood and feeling is calm, peaceful, and spiritually centered. A perfect Sunday afternoon movie. My fourteen year old daughter loves to watch this movie on Sundays. She is looking forward to serving a mission when she is of age and we discuss the way the film portrays a mission as a challenging yet ultimately rewarding experience. I feel that it is important for young sisters to realize that a mission isn't an exotic vacation but an intense learning period full of personal trials to help you grow into the person you can become. I believe that "Errand of Angels" depicts that concept in a very heartfelt and humble way. I am grateful for a film that substantiates the worth of dedicating eighteen months to the Lord.

My family and I just recently went to the free previewing of this film, and I was extremely impressed as was my family. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. It was touching to see how Sister Taylor, the main character, overcame her struggles and was able to help so many people! I would strongly recommend this film to anyone of any age, and I hope many people will go to support this film when it is officially released. We need to show Hollywood that films such as these are what the people want, and that we are willing to support it so much that the first day showing will be sold out. Please go and see this movie, and tell as many as you can about it.