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MOVIE: The Legend of Johnny Lingo
Website: http://www.johnnylingo.com
Review: Plugged Online
Censorship Rating: G - All Audiences
Key things that grabbed me when I first saw this movie.
- It's got Pacific Islanders all over the place. I think there's one white guy in the movie. (Support the local bro's)
- Good plot
- Beautiful scenery
This movie came up again on Tonfon and I still haven't seen it from the beginning so I guessed at parts of the story until I read the 'spoiler-review' mentioned above.
OK, so it was real cool to have the bro's/sisters in the movie and there are some scenes that are probably adaptations of the written-story that is funnier to real Pacific Islanders.
Some positive Pacific Islander characterisations, role models.
The main characters are all fairly ethical, intelligent, articulate.
We live in a beautiful place that looks real great on film.
Great opportunity for Pacific Islander actors, not American Negroes pretending to be PIs.
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Some funny, non-pacific scenes.
1. Matapule or Lead Hand is seen sitting at a desk under a hut on the beach. That's a real laugh, like who's going to be sitting at a desk/table on the beach unless its for drinking? The best position to be in at the beach is either in the water or on the ground.
2. When the main character goes courting, all the girls break off their current 'engagements' and start the 'hunting' process. The reverse of what usually happens?
There's more but that would really spoil the broth.
Other Reviewers?
Despite its exotic locale, the story' s family-oriented themes of compassion and discovering a person' s true worth are timeless and universal.'
David DiCerto, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
The Legend of Johnny Lingo' is as warm and stirring as the island-scapes it beautifully captures. The film industry needs more of this storytelling wind in its sails.'
Cliff Vaughn, ETHICSDAILY.COM
' Families should discover The Legend of Johnny Lingo!'
Jeffery Overstreet, CHRISTIANITY TODAY
' A sweet and poignant tale!'
' Powerful!'
Michael Elliot, MOVIE PARABLES
Breathtaking! Colorful characters and a heartwarming story combine to make a trip to the theater to see The Legend of Johnny Lingo feel more like a 91-minute vacation!'
' Recommended for all ages.'
Visually stunning you can almost feel that warm sun on your skin and the white sand between your toes.'
Beth Reynolds, PARENTS TELEVISION COUNCIL
' A wonderful family film full of tender moments, exciting adventure and good old fashioned values!'
Holly McClure, 700 CLUB
"The Legend of Johnny Lingo is a satisfying, eye-catching, engaging adventure for the whole family!"
Phil Boatwright, THE MOVIE REPORTER*** (3 Stars)
"Beautiful" "Memorable"
"THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY LINGO has a good heart and good intentions."
Ted Baehr, MOVIEGUIDE
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MOVIE: The Legend of Johnny Lingo
May 01, 2006 02:55 AM
Tonfon was showing The Legend of Johnny Lingo, again tonight/hengihengi
Got to see a little bit more to the beginning of the film, and got to see what the actual relationship between the lead and Mahana
Unfortunately, I couldn't control myself so it's time to do something else, since the movies finished. Still a good movie and more touching this time as I've seen more of the beginnings.
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