Movie Review : The Lost Medallion

Billy and Allie are best friends who set off to find the legendary Medallion. They find it by accident, Billy makes a wish, and they find themselves in the past battling the evil Warlord Cobra. Together with new found friends they battle to save the enslaved islanders and set right what once went wrong.

 The Lost Medallion is a wonderful combination of magic, time travel, action and adventure and even a hint of romance. It teaches a valuable lesson in an entertaining way.  Shot in Thailand the scenery is absolutely breath taking. This is a highly recommended family film which will appeal to children of all ages.

Alex Kendrik, actor and director of Fireproof, Flywheel, Facing the Giants and  Courageous, makes an surprise appearance.

Available at Walmart and local Christian stores.

 Out of five stars, this film is a four and half.

Movie Review - Courage

An interesting film, Courage, begins with the boat wreck of a family and shows their struggle with the father injured and his new wife trying to cope with being a mother to his teen-age daughter and surviving. Mixed in is a wild dangerous bear, those that are hunting it, and her mother trying to convince the authorities that something is wrong.

All in all, a well written movie with beautiful scenery. Most annoying is in the version the blogger has, they bleeped out the swear words to make it family friendly. It's quite disturbing to know something is being said but the censor took the words out. Also, the whole bear as the danger didn't quite work. There was enough going on it would have worked just as well without it.

This can be watched by the entire family who can learn about working together to accomplish a common goal.

Out of five stars, this film only rates three and half.

'Why Not Question' : Movie Review - 'Game of Your Life'

'Game of Your Life' is the last of the Walmart Family Movie Night series. It follows a young man leaving home to attend a creative college specializing in Gaming. He meets his teammates, is challenged to break the 'no consulting' rule due to dire family circumstances back home. He is taken off his team and has to learn what really is important - holding onto the past or moving forward into his future. This film very much focuses on the Gaming world, complete with geeks who act and dress differently. Some of the references are lost on the general public but no doubt resonates with those who are part of this sub culture. The unique strengths of the characters presented, for instance the leader of thee, team who tells the main hero he's off the team for his lack of focus and breaking the rules, who risks him not talking to her again. The comedy team who are both his room and team mates and spice up the movie although their somewhat cliche'. Also, the couple who helps them acting both as mentors and away from home parents. It is a 'coming of age' story. In some ways it reminds the blogger of films like 'Uncle Buck' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', the film. Definitely recommended for those with children who are hard core gamers. On a scale from 1 to 5, this film is a 3.5.

'Why Not Question' ; Movie Review - 'Secrets of the Mountain'

The demand for family entertainment has been growing and whatever the reader may think about Walmart's business practices, the company launching into the film industry and producing a bi-monthly Family Movie night, was as stroke of marketing genius.

Over the next few weeks 'Why Not Question' will be reviewing the movies and highly recommends picking them up at your local Walmart. They're generally priced at $13.00. The blogger has even seen some of the films carried in local Christian stores.

'Secrets of the Mountain'

A divorced mom receives an offer for a piece of property inherited from her favorite uncle after his death. Wanting to reconnect with her children, she bundles them off for a weekend in a small town. They embark on an adventure to discover a rare treasure kept within the mountain - one for which a wealthy corporation would pay a small fortune for - and puts them all in mortal danger.

The film puts a family spin on an Indiana Jones/National Treasure type adventure. Walmart's first film, and there is no missing the products featured in the kitchen scene, it is one of their better efforts and a totally fun film. There are moments to make the viewer cry, cheer, and by the end, hold their breath during the daring escape to safety.

Writing is tight, the story complete, and there is no doubt left in the viewers mind about happens to the family and how they've all grown.

On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), the blogger rates this movie as a 4.