Andrew Smith's Blog: October 2024

• Buy tickets today to see Lost on a Mountain in Maine in theaters

starting November 1st!

• Watch this moving family film in theaters starting November 1st!

• Synopsis: The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who,

separated from his family by a fast-moving storm, must fight to stay alive while lost for nine-days in the remote wilderness of northern Maine. Donn’s disappearance captures national headlines and sparks a massive search effort attracting hundreds of volunteers, including his own father who fears he may never see his son again.

My Review:

This movie is based on a true story detailing the adventure of Donn Fendler and how he was lost on a mountain all alone. He wanted him and his brother to climb all the way to the top. They wanted to go along and prove that they are ready to be men without their father. A big storm come and the brother got lost. He was able to survive by himself for nine whole days. He faced hidden dangers that could have ended his life. There was one gross scene featuring worms that was kind of creepy. He was separated from his dad and brother while on a hiking trip. I do believe his father was rough on raising his kids because he wanted them to learn to be men and be tough. And later on, I think he realized that he was a little to touch on them. I liked how the film also included commentary from the real-life story randomly popping up adding more dialect to the story. The main characters are played by Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex, It’s Complicated), Paul Sparks (House of Cards, Boardwalk Empire), Luke David Blumm (The Watchers, Where the Crawdads Sings), Ethan Slater (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) just to name a few. Also, an important highlight is the producer is no other than Sylvester Stallone. The film was very interesting in watching how Donn was able go survive in the wildness by himself and the hope they held on to that they would see their son again. It was also touching to see countless number of volunteers helping search for their lost son.

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeXDvVXAvz4&feature=youtu.be

^•Buy tickets today to see Lost on a Mountain in Maine in theaters starting November 1st!

Links:

Website: https://www.lostonamountaininmainemovie.com

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Disclosure:

Many thanks to WIT PR for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

• Stand for freedom by watching Average Joe, in theaters October 11!

• Be inspired by the true story of Coach Joe Kennedy and his fight for freedom in the new movie, Average Joe, in theaters October 11!

• Moms, inspire your family to stand up for what they believe in by watching Average Joe, in theaters October 11!

• Synopsis: High school football coach Joe Kennedy had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost. From the director and producers of God’s Not Dead and the producers of The Blind comes AVERAGE JOE, in theaters beginning October 11.

My Review:

This movie is great for the football season and will inspire watchers to take a stand for their own freedom. It was very interesting to watch a marine turned football coach take a stand for his right to take a knee in prayer on the field before the game. He even inspired his football players to participate. The school officials wanted him to only pray in the locker room not out in public. This film is based on a true story. I liked how the film had the reality tv style of the main characters and they were telling a recap of the story and it was like a story time of the past events. Then it would go into the movie scenes. I liked how they explained how the couple met and how he grew up in the foster care system that no one wanted. He faced abuse and came back beaten really bad at one time in the movie. All we will see is really the after effects of the event. There was one other fighting scene with another kid. Other than that, the movie didn’t contain much violence and it’s not too graphic. I liked how they covered his upbringing and I think this helps watchers to learn more about how the man of faith was able to stand for his freedom later on in his life. You can see how this three-year battle with appealing to the Supreme Court brought challenges to their marriage. The biggest fight for his life was for his faith.

I also liked the main characters they choose for the role of Joe and his wife, Denise both played by: Eric Close and Amy Acker. Eric Close has starred in TV series, Nashville, Without A Trace, and movies, American Sniper, Christmas at Graceland- Director role, The Mulligan, just to name a few. Amy Acker has starred in Ordinary Angels, The Gifted, Angel, Person of Interest, and much more. I enjoyed the closing song of the film which was one by Danny Gokey- Brave and this was just a reminder to stand up and be brave.