Ogden standardexaminer ogden since seeing the ten commandments in 1956, gary rogers has dreamed of making a movie depicting stories from the book of mormon. Two young latterday saints are sent on a mission to convince the people of a small village in uganda to become part of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He sends nephi and his brethren back to jerusalem after the brass plates and the family of ishmael. The book of mormon movie will be produced in 8 or 9 volumes over the next seven years. A good movie that covers first part of the book of mormon. One fold one shepherd of jesus christ in america full version 2000. There are three primary goals in producing the book of mormon movie. Jun 22, 2011 the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. The journey is a 2003 american adventure drama film directed by gary rogers and. An animated tv series based on the book of mormon stories from nephis journey to america to moronis last battle with the nephites.
Despite its pg rating, the book of mormon movie, volume 1. The journey 2003 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and. Each link here takes you to the beginning of that chapter in johns gospel. The book of mormon movie, however, isnt one of them. Financial analysis of the book of mormon movie, volume 1. The story as well as the acting were both overall awkward and less than compelling. A film adaptation of the first two books in the book of mormon, a religious text of scripture, the film was given a limited theatrical release on september 12, 2003.
The journey 2003 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The journey 2003 cast and crew a prophet bryce chamberlain sends his four sons back to jerusalem to. The book of mormon movie original soundtrack cd 2003. The book of mormon movie is the incredible true story of nephi and his family as they leave the city of jerusalem in 600 bc, cross the arabian desert, build a ship and sail to the promised land in the americas. The journey in formato hd, guardare the book of mormon movie, volume 1. The book of mormon movie may have honest, even noble, intentions.
Produced by living hope ministries from brigham city, utah. The book of mormon movie is a bad attempt to show religious values. The journey 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Their child lynn marie played baby jesus during one of the scenes where main character nephi has a vision. Another testament of jesus christ presents itself as a translated record of ancient american peoples detailing their dealings with each other and with god. Critics of the book of mormon have claimed that a variety of linguistic anachronisms exist in it which cast doubt upon its historical authenticity. How rare a possession the book of mormon full movie. Lehi leaves jerusalem because he prophesied unto the people concerning the destruction of jerusalem. The best two years 2003 an lds missionarys experience in the netherlands, based on the play the best two years of my life. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. The journey 2003 an ambitious film about the book of mormon, which was the fourth highestgrossing movie in lds cinema. The book of mormon movie is the incredible true story of nephi and his family as they leave the city of. Linguistic anachronisms in the book of mormon are words that represent concepts that are not believed to have existed in the americas between 2500 b.
Lehi leaves jerusalem because he prophesied unto the people. I walked out of a friday showing of the book of mormon movie. This first installment was almost as painful as reading through the book of mormon itself. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sep 12, 2003 the book of mormon movie may have honest, even noble, intentions. Murphy began his teaching career in 1995 at the university of washington. The average rating given by four newspapers along the wasatch front was two stars. The book of mormon movie original soundtrack cd 2003 volume. Dec 18, 2011 this is fair use of the movie for educational purposes only and not for profit. Book of mormon 2003 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. My family enjoyed watching it for a family home evening. For more information or to order dna evidence and the book of mormon available february 2003 please visit. The story of lehi and his wife sariah and their four sons.
The book of mormon movie volume 1 the journey 2003 youtube. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The biggest problem faced by this movie is that the writers put in too much information, beating a dead horse with a strongly didactic message. Jun 21, 2014 the dialogue of the movie is word for word, solely based on the good news bible also known as todays english version. This claim, as well as all claims to historical authenticity of the book of mormon, are rejected by nonlatter day saint historians. It is an historical account with mostly spiritual writings by prophets who lived on the american continent both before and following the. The book of mormon movie is the incredible true story of a family commanded by god to leave the city of jerusalem in 600 b. The journey, the, 2003, directed by gary rogers, with bryce chamberlain, ron frederickson, kirby heyborne, at turner classic movies. Lehi leaves jerusalem because he prophesied unto the.
Today, 12 september 2003, the book of mormon movie, volume 1. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon movie will be released to utah theaters sept. The journey is the first of a series of movies on the book of mormon. The dialogue of the movie is word for word, solely based on the good news bible also known as todays english version. The journey the 2003 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. The journey is a 2003 american adventure drama film directed by gary rogers and written by rogers and craig clyde. October 23, 2003 mormon movies are a burgeoning industry in utah, and despite the niche audience and low budgets, some of them hold their own with hollywood in terms of storytelling and. According to most adherents of the latter day saint movement, the book of mormon is a 19thcentury translation of a record of ancient inhabitants of the american continent, which was written in a script which the book refers to as reformed egyptian. The journey 2003 starring noah danby and jacque gray on dvd and bluray.
And yes, that can be interpreted to mean that this liveaction feature the first of as many as nine films based on mormon canon is fairly clean, contentwise, when compared to the vast majority of todays bigscreen fare. Its budget was comparatively low, its directorwriter inexperienced, its source material difficult to transfer to the cinema without upsetting fans who would prefer that not a word be changed. This is one of the grandest artistic tragedies in the last decade. The journey opened its theatrical run in the salt lake area.
Sep 12, 2003 despite its pg rating, the book of mormon movie, volume 1. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of mormon movie near you. Lehi leaves jerusalem because he prophesied unto the people concerning the destruction of jerusalem, and they sought his life. Bushs white house more closely resembles the set of a sitcom than real life, down to the laugh track. The journey 2003 film completo in italiano giocare the book of mormon movie, volume 1.
He started teaching parttime at edmonds community college in fall 1998 and. Home unlabelled the book of mormon movie, volume 1. Nephis journey is full of danger, mystery, intrigue and romance. Not sure that kids under 8 would enjoy it much nor people who were not interested in the book of mormon as it is a bit weak on entertainment without an interest in the book of mormon. October 23, 2003 mormon movies are a burgeoning industry in utah, and despite the niche audience and low budgets, some of them hold their own with hollywood in. Mindy and merrill pitcher advertise the book of mormon movie after its first screening. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy. This is a low budget film with unrealistic costumes and sets. The book of mormon movie by city of prague philharmonic on. The first volume covers 1st nephi through part of 2nd nephi and has an anticipated theatrical release date of spring, 2003. The journey 2003 the story of lehi and his wife sariah and their four sons. The journey 2003 a prophet bryce chamberlain sends his four sons back to jerusalem to retrieve plated scriptures. Book of mormon stories the movie former missionary companions set up stage in ogden by.
920 242 20 1482 1547 649 605 292 658 1322 1472 1200 698 1519 855 1073 717 1240 6 569 521 1248 1001 1001 1493 1197 302 857 376 954 200 348 806 839 790 876 1483 1049 454