Judge Not

I saw Judge Not at a local theater premiere and I must say I was very impressed. The story was well written with many serious moments and moments that were light hearted and made you smile. One of the things I liked about the movie were the various characters. I found myself really liking different characters for different reasons. One in particular made me laugh. I felt the main character did a fantastic job in her portrayal of a women who finds herself in a difficult place. I love how she involved her immediate family and really listened to their thoughts. The story was written in such a way that anyone could relate to her situation, and this made it "real."

I loved how the movie made me feel like I was there. The cinematography was top notch! Great angles and scenery which brought the whole picture together.

I would recommend Judge Not to anyone. It's a nice faith-based film which tells an important story.

This is a nicely produced faith film focused on the "ideals" our faithful church members are to uphold, and the realities that we are all sinners, and fail to meet those goals.

The story starts with our recently divorced mother of three discovering that she is pregnant from a failed post-divorce relationship. She realizes that another child in the family would be a massive difficulty. In today's society there are several choices this mother could make including abortion. Predictably, as a faith film, this option is examined & regarded as the least desirable outcome.

Despite the seriousness of the subject, the film is not 'preachy' as another reviewer put it. It places all the options on the table, and follows her as she explores each, with her family & close friend. The drama intensifies when she shares her secret struggle with the members of her church, and we witness the reactions from several points of view within that small, tight knit community.

Nestled well in the main story are two side plots embracing similar issues.

Overall it is an enjoyable film with humor and pathos in a church setting which grounds it to the author's honest faith & convictions.

Judge Not is a faith based movie however it does not come across as too "preachy." The film confronted topics and situations that are often shied away from it shunned by society yet occur everyday in communities of all sizes. The cast and crew did a great job of presenting a well thought out plot. By tying together concurrent storylines, the director made it relatable to people of many generations and backgrounds.

Some scenes were a little excessive in length but otherwise the quality of the film far exceeded the allotted budget.

All in all, a high quality movie with a great storyline and valuable message for all!

I'm always leery of indie or low budget movies. Maybe because I grew up with many of Hollywood's golden standard movies and I've become spoiled, in a matter of speaking.

All that aside, I have to say the group that made this movie packed a few pleasant surprises.

The cinematography was nicely done with some of the camera angles nailing perfection. The acting was good in some places and incredible at other times. The audio work was amazing; a testament that indies don't have to sound like they were ahoy in a fish tank. The story itself was something that needs to be made more aware. Kudos to the cast and crew!

These days it is often difficult to have conversations about serious subjects because so many people are easily offended. The topic of how a church family reacts to and copes with tough topics like teen pregnancy, mid-life unplanned pregnancy, infertility and adoption are sensitive subjects to portray on screen.

"Judge Not" beautifully weaves together the personal stories of multiple church members as they confront controversial problems that test their faith.

When you sit down to watch an independent film, you are in a critical mood and feel a little uneasy, wondering how it will compare with a big budget, mainstream film. Your expectations are low.

As a filmmaker, I was very pleasantly surprised and blown away by the minute attention to detail of the overall production. There wasn't a close up or a film edit out of place. "Judge Not" is a film that was expertly crafted.

The stories of the characters are handled with compassion and care as we watch them learn many important life lessons.

Heartwarming, thought provoking and inspirational!