Review of The Other Side of Heaven (2001) by Anthony D — 28 Oct 2011

Cliche, corny, predictable, and in many parts wholly unrealistic, despite the film's claim to be based on a (I suspect greatly embellished) true story. Has that Disney touch to it and the acting is not that bad but it really does very little to inspire a person who is trying to build his or her testimony and faith. Clearly this film is more meant to inspire missionaries who face tremendous challenges in the field. I appreciate the adult themes and situations in it, but still, it could have been a whole lot better.

Also, a Mormon missionary who apparently teaches only from the Bible and not from the Book of Mormon is a pretty bad missionary in my opinion.