The Pledge

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Terry Kiser, Emily Capehart, and Barrett Carnahan in The Pledge (2011)

Tory Hedderman is a self-centered, apathetic and brooding 16 year old who doesn't really care about anyone or anything -- that is, until his family has to move from New York City to rural West Virginia. When Tory is caught vandalizing a patriotic town statue of a WWI vet, he is ordered to perform community service at a local veteran's hospital. Through the experience, Tory meets individuals who challenge his perspective on the world. "Doughboy" is a family drama that incorporates documentary footage of real-life vets sharing their views of on patriotism, young people today and how the worlds is changing before them.

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Tory Hedderman is a self-centered, apathetic and brooding 16 year old who doesn't really care about anyone or anything -- that is, until his family has to move from New York City to rural We... Read allTory Hedderman is a self-centered, apathetic and brooding 16 year old who doesn't really care about anyone or anything -- that is, until his family has to move from New York City to rural West Virginia. When Tory is caught vandalizing a patriotic town statue of a WWI vet, he is o... Read allTory Hedderman is a self-centered, apathetic and brooding 16 year old who doesn't really care about anyone or anything -- that is, until his family has to move from New York City to rural West Virginia. When Tory is caught vandalizing a patriotic town statue of a WWI vet, he is ordered to perform community service at a local veteran's hospital. Through the experience,... Read all

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3johnmkirby

Don't watch unless you want a numbing patriotic message

I am first embarrassed to say that I sort of saw this by mistake when I intended to watch another movie called The Pledge (Jack Nicholson). I got too far into this before I realized that I had made a mistake. But since my foot was half-way in this mess, I decided to commit myself to the end just in case some miracle happened at the third turn. Anyway, the miracle did not come. If you want patriotic pablum, then this is for you. It contains highly simplistic messages, weak dialog and weak delivery (which is done with poor acoustics). It is what it is. If you want to pop this in on the Fourth of July and grill up some dogs, then more power to you.

9starwarsnerd99

A movie all Americans should see.

Ten years ago we were attacked. Seventy years ago we were also attacked. We still talk about how we all stood together seventy years ago, but just ten years ago (On September 11, 2001) we did not stay standing against such an attack. This movie promotes that we honor our veterans and that although you may not believe in war, fighting or the Pledge of Allegiance our brave men in the armed services will still fight so you might keep that freedom. This is a film that should have spread nationwide long ago (instead of staying locally in three or so theater's in West Virginia), but I was blessed to see it in September in the state of West Virginia. I hope those who read this review will see the movie whether it is in a theater near you or on DVD, go see it, buy it; this is a movie we all need to see.

10alexrider19

Very pleasant surprise

I never write reviews. Movies never make me cry. But this one brought me to tears.

The acting was far from perfect, lightness was a bit on the shiny side (that might have been due to the copy i watched), it sometimes felt empty, like things were missing, as if budget didn't allow for much 'decor' but it also made the viewer more focused on the story and in a way the emptiness suited that story pretty well.

Even if you aren't liking the first half hour i strongly advise you to stick with watching because the movie gets stronger and better after that.

Whatever your personal opinion on the war might be, this film isn't the type to try to shove it's beliefs through your screen, it displays all and does not stereotype.

10sanclan

Amazing

This is a welcomed change. What a great movie. Yes, it is not the highest budgeted film, but a must see. This film is dedicated to the 30 Navy SEALS and American troops who lost their lives in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011... and all United States servicemen and servicewomen, past and present.

That says it all....

10spasticlemon2002

Very moving and rewarding film

This film is a must see for everyone. My mother and I went to see this movie as a last minute decision. We really didn't know a whole lot about it but just decided we would go ahead and take a chance. WE ARE SO GLAD WE DID. This is by far the best movie we have ever seen. It really shows the values that this country is based on and should be continuously built on. I cannot wait until it is available on DVD for purchase.

I also have to point out that we were given the opportunity that night to meet with some of the actors and the wonderful young actress in this movie. They are truly exceptional people. These weren't what we believed to be the typical "movie stars". They were real people, real American people with a heart.

Thank you Doughboy family for a wonderful and moving film.