Review of LAST MIMZY

LAST MIMZY - STORY: Two children are enlisted to save the human race in the future, despite their parents looking out for them.

LAST MIMZY - MESSAGE: If you look, without fear, you will see what is there. There is enormous potential within us all. If you do what is right, despite contrary expectations, it will all turn out well.

LAST MIMZY - WIN: The family members were loving towards each other, refreshing amidst today's dysfunctional movie family. The closeness was portrayed, correctly, by the people being physically close, such as husband and wife sitting next to each other on the couch, or a family hug. Even the children worked well together, despite a small amount of bickering, which they didn't let snip their love connection. The girl showed remarkable aplomb (if nobody was trying to take her rabbit,) an aplomb to be envied by adults in their dealings with each other. The children executed judgement, making a decision based on what was best for humanity, even if that meant risking breaking the rules and getting in trouble. It was also a favorable look at the validity of religion which recognizes that there is more than what we see. Also, there was a Buddhist who was not portrayed as fanatical, not beating down others with her beliefs, but true to them nonetheless. It also pointed out the quality of the logical to be able to see when something is happening that is out of the ordinary.

LAST MIMZY - LOSE: The unusual abilities of the children were attributed to more of the brain being utilized, which is scientifically incorrect. The type of ability demonstrated was of a spiritual nature. For example, telekinesis, or intending a golf ball to go where you want it to go, is not accomplished by brain cells leaving the brain to go carry the ball to its destination. The ball is impelled by spiritual intention.

LAST MIMZY - EFFECT ON ME: It was very uplifting. I enjoyed the tie-in with Alice in Wonderland. I felt like utilizing more of my buried talents. It made me want to do what was right, despite appearances. It made me want to write more stories promoting positive things (such as close families, etc.)

Sincerely,
Becky Mate
Script Consultant
www.virtueinthearts.com

Review of MEET THE ROBINSONS

MEET THE ROBINSONS - STORY: An orphan is whisked to the future by time traveler trying to change the past, and the orphan finds a family.

MEET THE ROBINSONS - MESSAGE: A family that accepts us for who we are is the most nurturing.

MEET THE ROBINSONS - WIN: No drinking or illicit sex. Nice view of the future -- had a wholesome Disney sense to it. The humor was playful (as opposed to some humor in animation which is a put-down or that crass people would find funny.)

MEET THE ROBINSONS - LOSE: The family of the future gave a pat on the back to the hero for failing.

MEET THE ROBINSONS - EFFECT ON ME: Disturbing. If we reward failure we'll get failure.

Sincerely,
Becky Mate
Script Consultant
www.virtueinthearts.com

Review of Shooter

SHOOTER - STORY: A retired military sharpshooter is conned into taking the fall for an assassination attempt on the President and must use his military skills to eliminate the perpetrators of the injustice.

SHOOTER - MESSAGE: Take your own counsel. Take responsibility and don't leave it up to others. Competence, cunningness and force are what it takes to defeat the very anti-social.

SHOOTER - WIN: The hero fought for justice when "the legal system" wasn't going to permit it. He accurately spotted who the bad guys were and realized the exact amount of force needed to bring them down. He and his green FBI partner both did well at investigations (ie, spotting and questioning discrepancies until the truth was unearthed.) The hero demonstrated competence. The hero had a good appreciation for nature. He did a good job of teaching the green FBI guy so he could help him and teaching the girl so she could help him. It accurately shows how the media can be used to spread any lie the powers that be wish to spread. The hero had a Code of Honor, to defend America against enemies foreign and domestic, and he upheld that Code.

SHOOTER - LOSE: The hero drank a beer, which makes it seem that tough and sharp goes along with alcohol (essentially a drug.) The new FBI guy was a little too care less about his job at first to be believable later as someone really pulling his weight. The bad guy was well portrayed as someone who smiles yet means you ill will (as was the Senator). They were also both aptly arrogant. His cohort was aptly played as a pervert, which is accurate since criminals tend to hang together. The movie promotes vigilantism and using force to deal with aggression. Several innocent guys were killed by the hero, because they were soldiers following orders.

SHOOTER- EFFECT ON ME: I felt strength and validation in the things I'm competent in. I was thrilled at the hero's victory, but saddened that it portrays the world as one in which we must use violence to bring about justice and peace. It made me want to encourage more people to educate others into making good choices, such as through distribution of guides to good behavior for any culture at www.twth.org/a/1156. It also made me realize what it takes to truly uphold a Code and gave me resolve to uphold the Codes I hold dear.

Sincerely,
Becky Mate
Script Consultant
www.virtueinthearts.com