A word of advice to the makers of The Singles Ward: Celebrity cameos do not automatically equal laughs. And neither do cliches, no matter how 'inside' they are.
The Singles Ward (2002)
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:4
Rotten:4
Average Rating:5.4/10
Rated: Not Rated
Genre: Comedies
Theatrical Release:Jan 30, 2002 Limited
Box Office: $1,136,236
Synopsis: This affable and heartwarming romantic comedy follows Mormon comedian Jonathan Jordan (Will Swenson, the director of SONS OF PROVO) who, after a painful divorce, returns in a depressed and... This affable and heartwarming romantic comedy follows Mormon comedian Jonathan Jordan (Will Swenson, the director of SONS OF PROVO) who, after a painful divorce, returns in a depressed and withdrawn state to his local community of unmarried Church of Later-Day Saints members. Jonathan is determined not to be cheered up, and avoids all organized activities as best he can--until he meets the beautiful and sweet activities director, Cammie (Connie Young). The movie ultimately embraces Mormon values while poking gentle fun at its charming characters. [More]
Director: Will Swenson
Director: Will Swenson
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Reviews for The Singles Ward
Theirs is a simple and heart-warming story, full of mirth that should charm all but the most cynical.
It all plays out ... like a high-end John Hughes comedy, a kind of Elder Bueller's Time Out.
[D]oesn't bother being as cloying or preachy as equivalent evangelical Christian movies -- maybe the filmmakers know that the likely audience will already be among the faithful.
It is parochial, accessible to a chosen few, standoffish to everyone else, and smugly suggests a superior moral tone is more important than filmmaking skill
There's no conversion effort, much of the writing is genuinely witty and both stars are appealing enough to probably have a good shot at a Hollywood career, if they want one.
Those unfamiliar with Mormon traditions may find The Singles Ward occasionally bewildering.
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