Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaAfter his divorce, a Mormon stand-up comedian moves to loosen the ties to the Church and its singles ward. When a woman from his new church calls, he responds rudely; when he meets her in pe... Ler tudoAfter his divorce, a Mormon stand-up comedian moves to loosen the ties to the Church and its singles ward. When a woman from his new church calls, he responds rudely; when he meets her in person, he notices that she's nice and cute.After his divorce, a Mormon stand-up comedian moves to loosen the ties to the Church and its singles ward. When a woman from his new church calls, he responds rudely; when he meets her in person, he notices that she's nice and cute.
- Direção
- Roteiristas
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- Zak Aldridge
- (as Robert 'Bob-O' Swenson)
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Yes, it's a little clicky with all the in-jokes, and yes, it may not appeal to non-members. But I go to movies all the time (and I've seen my fair share of movies) where in-jokes of a certain religion, local and society type are made that I just don't get. Does that mean the movie shouldn't have been made or was a waist of time to the rest of the world and myself? Not at all. I can still enjoy it and maybe someone can explain the joke to me so I can laugh as well.
Seems like a great opportunity to share our personal experiences and promote understanding in a society where you look at someone wrong and next week a building is blown up as a result.
And frankly, I'm just glad that I can expand my movie collection to include movies that don't have to be cartoons to be free from gratuitous sex, violence, nudity, profanity . . . the list goes on and on.
And as far as being offended goes, I'm probably the easiest offended person I know. My family certainly thinks so. I know so. And I'm trying to change that by learning to laugh at myself.
Someone once said, "A person who can learn to laugh at oneself will never cease to be amused." Better to laugh yourself into tears than let sorrow and emotional injuries force us into it.
And in my attempt to correct what I see as a shortcoming in myself I'm constantly reminding myself that if I'm offended, maybe I should be. Was what was done an attack on me (intentional or otherwise) or was it another persons way of expressing their own feelings about something?
Long story short, I loved the movie. Just because we don't understand it doesn't mean we can learn to and then like it. And if I ever decide I don't like it anymore, well, I don't have to watch it, do I?
Thank you.
*steps down off soap-box*
It also gives an insight to those of us on the other side of the world into a fascinating and vital culture. We noticed the reference to Franklin Planners, which through Utah guru Steven Covey has influenced many throughout the planet even after they shift to palm pilots and beyond.
I can think of only two: The male non-Mormon, who was covered with tattoos and body piercings (very scary-looking), who liked to "car bungee" and the Female non-Mormon who worked in the comedy club and was, for lack of a better term, a bitch. "Thankfully", at least the male non-Mormon, due to the good influence of his LDS roommates, went on to serve a church mission and adopted a more "clean cut" image. Sadly, I don't know what happened to the vicious tank-top-wearing bitch. I see these types of things way too much in LDS movies, which I think is unfortunate because it comes across as ignorant and bigoted, even if it is unintentional. I definitely think it says something about how non-Mormons are sometimes perceived by Mormons (especially in Utah).
Also, I thought that Cammie's character was a little intense. I thought that the jokes Jonathan made about BYU were mild and amusing, but they made Cammie cry because they were just so "anti". At times during the movie, I wondered if God himself would fully meet her approval.
Every time one of these movies comes out, I wonder if "this one" will be "the one" that appeals to both LDS and Non-LDS alike. I'm still waiting.
Você sabia?
- CuriosidadesSteve Young, who played professional football for the San Francisco 49ers (among other teams), plays "Bro. Niner." During his scene in the film, Bro. Niner quotes Brigham Young--of whom Steve Young is a direct descendant.
- Erros de gravaçãoCammie probably would not be wearing a sleeveless dress because in Mormon culture women are encouraged to have their shoulders covered.
- Citações
Brother Niner: Let me reiterate what Brigham Young said: if you're 25 years old and unmarried, you're a menace to society. Just something for everybody to ponder.
- Cenas durante ou pós-créditos"No animals (or amphibians) were harmed in the making of this film."
- ConexõesEdited into It's Latter-Day Night! Live Comedy (2003)
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- How long is The Singles Ward?Fornecido pela Alexa
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- Orçamento
- US$ 500.000 (estimativa)
- Faturamento bruto nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 1.250.798
- Fim de semana de estreia nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 43.149
- 3 de fev. de 2002
- Faturamento bruto mundial
- US$ 1.250.798