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I appreciate the message of this film. It's counter cultural, it's radical and most "worldlings" will say, "It can't be done!" Read the Gospels, the same things were being thought and said when Jesus was teaching the people.

The message is not wrong, it's just very difficult to hear in this day and age when everywhere you go the message is that you are to try a bunch of people out until you meet "the one." That is, until they annoy you or get in your way, and then you divorce them and find another "the one." Serial dating trains for serial monogamy, multiple marriages and divorces.

The movie also didn't do a very good job in showing how a young girl could be raised and interact with others her age to eventually meet the man she would marry. It should have shown her at church and at friend's houses (with parent's present) and other things for young people and families: picnics, bowling, hiking, amusement parks ... all the stuff that kids can and should do ... just not pairing off alone like people do today.

Then it could have shown how over a reasonable amount of time, the girl and boy got to know each other, went to church together, talked about their faith and then it would be more natural to lead to the point of him asking her father for her hand in marriage.

However, the acting is awful. The writing is painfully bad at times. But, I think the costumes and hair were extremely accurate as the story takes place in the mid/late 1980's and early 1990's. Believe me, I was there, and I am stunned that this film was made in 1998! The filmmakers must have raided a thrift store filled to the rafters with stuff from the 80's.

I realize these actors are all amateurs. However, we have more and more films being made by decidedly Christian writers and directors and actors. Can't we have more education in the area of acting and writing and directing? Isn't there a school that doesn't compromise moral values while at the same time teaching what needs to be learned here to the modern day audience? We've all spent thousands of hours watching movies and have become quite expert in discerning quality versus junk.

We need better than this! It's right to realize that films can be a great evangelizing tool.

God Bless

I don't doubt that this film appeals to a Christian audience, but even for a Christian film, it's idealistic and naive.

However, it makes for great riff-fodder. This film has taught us a number of things:

1) A guy only needs to say "Prove you love me" to get a Christian chick in the sack 2) Dating is the gateway to all evil...until you graduate. 3) Why have your own social activities, when you can benefit from the social network of your father's workplace? 4) You can't forget to pray with your father before you have sex on your wedding night...you just can't. 5) Always ask for the promotion BEFORE you ask if you can drive your boss's daughter to a remote area out of nowhere, right after she's hit the big 1-8

I played the part of Jerry and I agree 100% that this movie was probably the worst movie ever created and sends a terrible message to teens. Oh, by the way the movie was filmed in 1989, so for all of you that said the hair and wardrobe were outdated, well you now know why. That still doesn't excuse the way everyone was costumed, especially Pamela! I was hurt by one of the reviews/ comments made by wadechurton that said,"In addition, notice that the only boys who are interested in Pamela seem remarkably less-than-macho" Really wadechurton? I thought good Christians didn't judge people or put people down. Talk about destroying one's self confidence! Anyway, I apologize the movie was so horrible. If you got anything from the movie, hopefully a ton of laughs on the horrendous acting and just the worst attempt in history in creating a movie!

Well, it does display good Christian values, and strict ones by today's standards. It's very reminiscent of "Leave it to Beaver", only on a Christian scale. Believers from Independent Fundamentalist Baptist churches and those of like faith and practice will *love* this movie for the message that it delivers, even if the acting and storyline aren't very well done.

On the other hand, I think most people will think it is extremely corny, especially the more "church hardened" youth. (But frankly I was surprised at the relatively positive response given by the youth of a camp for kids that I viewed it with this weekend. These were unchurched kids, many of whom live in tough situations and with tough backgrounds, so maybe *I* am the more hardened one!) One value that was central to the film was the idea that one doesn't kiss until the pastor says, "You may now kiss your bride." To me, most people will find that idealistic at best and Pharisaic extra-Biblicalism at worst.

The bottom line: It's a somewhat cheesy movie with legalistic leanings. But some folks will love that!

This is a Christian film and is promoted that way. The story is about a teenager named Pamela who likes a young man and her personal turmoil of peer pressure as well as the normal pressures that teens put on their own personal beings. The young man knows of her beliefs and desires, but he still pushes for his own personal desires without carrying for her feelings.

My 12 year old son watched this movie just recently and felt that it did not pertain to the real world of today (movie was made in 1998), but my wife explained the many different decisions that one must make when deciding on a sexual relationship.

We highly recommend this film to any parent, Christian or not, simply to help open the doors for life altering discussions.

I enjoy this movie a lot. This movie shows the day to day pressures of dating that Christian teens who desire to live a life for God and provide a great alternative way to deal with this. Although this movie first came out in 1998,It really relates to what take place in today's world. It depicts teens with who desire to follow Christlike standards, but there are others who come to undermine that standards, so the teens are tossed between two worlds and two opinions. This movie really shows God has a greater standard from the world's way of dating for teens to follow. It has impacted my life and I have followed these principles in the movie and God has brought me the best mate ever, because I have waited on Him and His timing. This is an excellent film and great for youth groups.

Talk about a messed up movie. The father is as creepy as all get out, with some absolutely mind boggling thoughts on raising kids. Total garbage, don't waste your time. I gave it a 1 star, out of 10, only because there was no rating LOWER!

As is usual with these kind of films the production values are not quite the standard of a major studio and that has to be taken into consideration when reviewing these film. The cast is pretty amateurish, but attractive. The lead, Serena Orrego, gives a good account of herself though all things considered, could have a future in mainstream films.

The message of abstinence is a given with Christian media and I wouldn't even argue the viewpoint, only that one should realize that in this complex world of our's not everyone will opt for that. We have to be ready to deal with those that don't choose abstinence.

But young Pamela is not allowed to even date. She quite properly asks the question, how is she ever going to meet her intended if she never does go out?

The ending I won't reveal, but to say it's a Pollyannaish ending is to put it mildly.

The reviewers are right... The message of this movie are not only wrong but deleterious to our young teenagers concerning their faith.

There is an age old rule, no one became pregnant by refusing to take the first kiss.

Although the idea of no kissing is valuable it is NOT biblical. In fact, the Bible talks about Isaac the son of Abraham kissing his wife the moment he saw her! He did not wait to talk to her father, he saw her in the field and kissed her on the spot. (Talk about intimate). We have a dying world out their and Christians are wasting their time making movies about something that isn't even biblical.

The message of this movie on a broad scale is the stay pure and obey your parents. Of course that is a great and wonderful message. But the idea that the Father of the house must make all your choices for you and pick your husband as well is crippling. The daughter should have had a sound view of doctrine on her own and come to her own conclusion. Is obedience important? Yes yes yes, but this insanely radical movie will do nothing to teach that lesson... it will stroke the legalist's ideals while incensing the rest of the world and perhaps severely damaging the chance of soul winning.

As a teenage girl I read my bible and came up with my own conclusions. I learned that purity was important, not because I wanted to please my future husband or my father but because I as an individual and a woman was too valuable to allow myself to be used for others pleasure. Why can't we make movies that empower Christian females not teach them subservience? Esther didn't sit on her bed waiting for her husbands instructions, she grew some gumption and saved a nation. Thats what we need in the Christian film industry and that is what will win souls.

Much like other titles that fall within the purview of the Christian Film movement, this movie presents a false dichotomy by and between those who aspire toward to the venerated "correct" stance (in this case, courtship), while the alternative stance (in this case, dating) is vilified as the obvious "incorrect" option puts that to me even still. A MST3K-style take-down for this movie would be the only way any entertainment value could be derived from the third-rate production values, nonsensical plotting, ham-fisted dialogue, and (perhaps greatest of all) some laughably bad acting that prompts a "Well bless your heart" response.

I was seriously disappointed and saddened when I read the reviews written here, mainly because it paints the perfect picture of how desensitized our church has become. Our God is not a God of low standards, yet we mock and ridicule other Christians for trying to be like Christ. A kiss is a big deal! The enemy seeks to destroy our families, and the person who said serial dating leads to the same habits in marriage hit the nail right on the head. If kissing is not intimate, can I kiss another man while married to my husband and it be okay! NO!!! It is intimate and it should be only for your spouse. It is it so ridiculous that Jesus said to hate your brother is as murder to God. Or to lust after someone in your heart IS adultery. God is a God of High standards, and when the Lord sees the comments people wrote about kissing to the contrary I am sure He is sorely disappointed and saddened too! It really does depend on far you are willing to go to TRULY follow Christ in EVERY area of your life! I loved the message and I lead a Jr high (7th and 8th grade) youth group in our church, and I teach the same standards there. And while its not the most popular view, the Lord has blessed my ministry. I live in a small town, and we run usually about 40 girls on Wednesday nite and they keep coming. So maybe its not so far fetched after all to think that kids these days would buy into this. Now for those who say this is the problem it just doesn't relate to them, well God doesn't lower the standard to relate to us, His standard is always the same, and He gave us power through the Holy Spirit to fulfill that standard in us through the death of His Son, and lowering standards never did anyone any good. People, read your bibles and get ready, do not lean on your own understanding or even the understanding of the culture around you. You can only trust 1 source 100% of the time, and that is the Word of God. Look there seek Him, and know the truth, for it is the truth that makes you free! Love to you all!! And loved the movie! Oh one last thing, this was a true story! How's that for realistic! :)

It's been about a decade since I've seen this movie but I would never recommend it for anyone. I to found the acting and costumes awful, the dad creepy beyond belief and the entire basis of the movie which seemed to suggest that kissing automatically means loss of purity. Maybe not now but watch out! I felt that the message they were trying to get out was being handled very simplistically and even thoughtlessly. The entire thing seemed like a study in manipulation not careful decision making. Also I have to say that when I was given this movie it was done with much the same air that it was made in. My decision concerning this topic was made long before I even new what virginity was. I made it for myself after being empowered to do so by the same person that much later gave me the movie. If only they had realized that a few well placed words kept simple and empowering, said by someone who obviously was looking back with regret and trying to inspire me to reach for more had a far lasting affect that some creepy cheesy movie. When a woman knows who she is and that she has power to choose that makes all the difference in the world. A real father protects his daughter by inspiring her to dream and to value herself and others not by scaring or manipulating her.

I got this movie for my 15th birthday and at first I liked it. While I agree that this movie is teaching young girls and young audiences to stay pure until marriage I disagree with the fact that the father wanted his daughter to marry a man who had never kissed a girl, because what if at one point a man who had once been with and kissed a lot of women later came to faith in Jesus Christ and decided to date/marry a Christian girl? What if it was God's will that a man who had a lot of women in his life who later became a Christian should date a Christian girl and marry her? And there's nothing wrong with kissing before marriage. As long as you don't go overboard you're fine.

I like the movie. It has great teachings... I won't say it is legalistic, because I don't find it like that. It says only what the Bible says. Nothing more or less. But we, "modern" people, don't like the idea of purity, not when it comes against what we are taught by society. Yes, kiss is a big deal. Satan wants to steal the value of it, but we are called to put value back into kiss, into sex. I am 21, and still waiting for the man God has for me. No kisses, no cuddling , no to anything that might bring me in a dangerous area. Don't stir up something you can't fulfill, isn't this what the Bible teaches? And one thing i am not => legalistic. But yes, I do want to be what God called me to be.

I feel that Pamela's Prayer is a very valuable movie and is thought provoking. In a world where it's become almost routine to have premarital sex, for a movie to be made that treats the idea of who you give yourself to physically in a serious fashion, it bold and radical. I am glad that I saw the movie, it's given me food for thought about how we have taken something that is so emotionally important and exposed how our society treats it as no big deal. Forget the acting....focus on the point that the movie is attempting to make. Your body is a thing of value and who you give yourself to will have an effect on how you will feel about life.

I've seen this movie once and it is excellent. It shows that even in this day and age, purity before marriage is essential.

Some may think its "outdated", but it is not. It is essential in our Christian life, not just on the outside, but also on the inside as well. The Bible did say that we should flee from youthful lusts.

And at the same time, it is an encouragement to me as a Christian, and I do look to get married someday to a real God-fearing man.

So if you're looking for a Christian film that touches on the subject of purity before marriage, I will highly recommend this power-packed movie to all teenagers, especially Christian teens. Its worth the watch.

This movie illustrates God's way of bringing faith-filled believers in Christ together in relationship. It is true, God's ways of bringing a couple together work and those ways are higher than our ways. I know true believing people who were obedient to The Lord and were brought together by God in unique and exquisite ways only our Creator can do.

I find it hard to believe that Justin Crafts (Jerry) would talk so disparagingly about a movie that he starred in. I thought the acting was good, the directing was also good, there is a good plot line, musical score, it promotes Biblical values, what is not to like? The acting/directing may not come across entirely natural, but that does not detract from the message the film is promoting in any way. In fact it adds to it, because the viewer is able to better understand what is happening in a scene without any distractions.

Pamela's Prayer is a film I have watched over and over again, and it has given me encouragement when I have felt discouraged about relationship difficulties in my own life, knowing that the Lord promises to honour those that honour Him. It is not often you see a film that addresses the subject of personal relationships, especially ones that promote Biblical values of saving intimacy for marriage, and I think that is the main gripe that people here are having with this film.

To the detractors, this film is based on a true story, as it says in the opening credits. It is Pamela's story. The standard of morality presented in this film may not be your standard of morality, but it is Pamela's and her father's. You may not agree with it, but that is your choice. Far from being judgmental and overbearing, Pamela's father also shows a very forgiving attitude towards those who have made mistakes because they crossed the line in intimacy. That is an issue the film deals with very well, which I doubt any of these negative reviewers will care to mention. It deals with the problematic issues of purity and parental authority, and portrays the message that even though God's ways may not seem 'fair' to us in the short term, He always has our best interests at heart.

In a culture that cheapens relationships and physical intimacy, it is refreshing to see something that cherishes them and upholds a Biblical standard of morality.