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Unusual Films thinks it has finally warmed audiences to the idea that right-wing, ultra conservative Baptist-style Christianity looks good on the big screen. Boy are they wrong. It has never looked more ludicrous.

Hold on to your pants, folks, because this is legalism at its finest! Summary of story: Circa 1920's, a boy wants to join a nearby baseball team, but his mother is worried that he'll get sucked into the alcohol/party lifestyle of that era (the Prohibition is in full swing). Shortly after the boy joins the baseball team, he meets some new friends and "succumbs" to drinking alcohol to fit in. Tsk tsk!

What follows is pure propaganda. The film shows the main protagonist becoming a raging alcoholic in a matter of days (I kid you not). He's even to the point of tipping back bottles, trying to extract every last drop of vodka/whiskey after just a few days of being exposed to alcohol.

Ironically, the film's director forgets to portray the rest of the alcohol-drinking team in the same negative light. For example, when our protagonist steps up to bat, he is stumbling and passing out from the drinking he did the night before, but when his slushed teammates get to the plate, they do just fine. Oops! Why do these ultra-fundamentalists argue that drinking will automatically ruin a Christian's life, even though it's PLAINLY CLEAR that most of the world drinks and lives to see another day! (just like the "evil" baseball team in this movie)

But there's no arguing here, whatever your rationale might be. Ready or not, this film actually ANTICIPATES your reaction to this nonsense and has a wadful of Bible verses ready to defend its narrowly-interpreted take on tee-totalism. "Can a Christian drink alcohol?" one of the young characters asks a man. Enter: mini-sermon on why taking even a sip of moonshine will ruin your life for good. Plus, you're just being selfish whenever you drink, the movie argues. You're not thinking about "bringing glory to God," preaches one of the characters. If you find this shallow type of reasoning persuasive, then it's your lucky day!--the movie is packed with it. Turn off your brain, open your Bible, and gulp down every word of the preacher!

Now here's something rather odd that I should mention as well. If you've had the privilege of talking to any of the graduates or anyone closely connected to this school, you'll find out that a negative review such as this one is EXACTLY the kind of criticism this university relishes. They would be "ashamed" to receive a high rating from a "secular" movie site that clearly doesn't understand the holy truths they're expounding. "Unusual" Films actually prides itself in being different, peculiar, or even offensive to those outside fundamentalist circles.

Pop it in for a laugh, if you must, but don't expect any serious entertainment/worthwhile instruction, even if you're a smarter, more perceptive Christian than the dufuses that produced this movie. Stay away from this junk.

This movie is not worth $5, let alone the $25+ they are asking for it. Stiff, stilted acting or acting more appropriate to a stage performance; a plot that embarrassed rather than uplifted or challenged me as a Christian; and a completely unrealistic view of the South during that era. Every single person in this movie is Caucasian. Many of them have no Southern accent, or a Southern accent that comes and goes at will. There is an empty feeling to this movie-- as if there were so many opinions and so many important people to please in the making of it, that all the meaning or depth it could have had just faded away. It feels over-sanitized to the point of sterility. Even the drinking doesn't seem realistic, just silly. Billy Sunday's meeting is pitifully quiet and dull, unlike the real Sunday's vigorous sermons and vocally enthusiastic audience. The other BJU movies had more 'heart' in them; this one is an empty shell, void of suspense or interest, void of spiritual depth-- just a tiptoe journey over the surface of Christianity with the issue of drinking tacked on to the gospel.

Milltown Pride is an awesome, exciting, entertaining and meaningful movie about baseball, friendships, and love in action! I highly recommend this movie! It is very well made and the actors are great, and the story is even better! This is really a fun and sweet movie for all ages! It is a very strong 10!

If you enjoy baseball and happy endings, then I encourage you to buy this for yourself. Also, this would make a great Christmas present for a relative, or a good friend. This is a spiritually uplifting movie. It will warm your heart! Have some popcorn and enjoy an emotionally packed film that will make you smile!

This is an outstanding Christian movie about people from different economic and social backgrounds, that shows that kindness, love, forgiveness and patience can heal and uplift everyone! It shows how so-called Christians are not always what they say, that they are. This is an entertaining movie about baseball, that also shines Jesus to others!

My 36 year old son, who loves the Lord and baseball, says that this is a five star, exciting, heart-warming movie! I give it 5 stars, too, because it is a rare gem, that does not have any swearing in it! This is truly a wonderful story, that will make you laugh, cry and smile, again! This will be a hit with baseball fans and everyone, who loves to share victories in life!

I want to encourage the makers of this movie to keep producing wholesome, uplifting films, that can be rated either NR, or G. Folks, "G" means it is for a general audience, not just for children! Anyone, who buys, "Milltown Pride" will have a winning addition to their video collection.

Milltown Pride is a about the "game" of life! It is a wonderful baseball themed movie, that is fun and meaningful. I wish that there were many more Christian movies like this one!

Milltown Pride will entertain and warm your heart! This is a baseball movie that children and adults of all ages will enjoy. I really recommend this movie to you. This is a NR film and it is very wholesome! I am thankful to the producer, writer, actors and all of the behind the scenes contributors of this outstanding film. Please buy the Milltown Pride DVD. I think that almost everyone, who values good entertainment will love this baseball movie!

The Milltown Pride movie really scored for me! I am thrilled to have this great, witnessing baseball movie! I am going to buy this movie for some relatives for Christmas. My dad and sister will especially love this movie. We are really baseball fans! If you enjoy baseball, too, I think that you'll have fun watching this.

The Producer/Director of Milltown Pride is really a gifted writer. After watching this film, you might like his other productions. Just look under the website, Unusual Films. Milltown Pride is a movie, that is touching and enjoyable! Tim Rogers, Please make more movies like this one! God Bless You!

Milltown Pride is a great baseball themed Christian movie. I am not going into details about how great this is, because other people have already done this! The main purpose for my writing is to congratulate everyone, who played a part in making Milltown Pride. It is, also, to ask the Unusual film Company to make similar quality movies with an array of stories, that everyone can relate to.

Let me repeat the plea, that these new movies are also non-rated, or G rated. A lot of decent folks do not like the PG, PG-13 and R movies,that now, even the Christian film companies are making! Please, continue to be God's salt to this world, and make movies for all ages, that are pleasing to the Lord. I request that Unusual Films make some feature films for Christmas and Easter. True Christian movies are hard to find for these very important celebrations! Tim Rogers and David Burke, please produce some more wonderful films! Thanks, and may Jesus bless everyone in your ministry.

Movie lovers, please buy Milltown Pride and you will really enjoy it and be blessed, too!

Milltown Pride is a about a young man, who loves baseball and who dreams of playing the game professionally. The movie takes place in the 1920s, and beautifully portrays that era. The costumes, beautiful and cute music, antique cars and the South Carolina photography is beautiful! I cannot chose one actor, or actress, who performed the best, because everyone was great! This is a heartwarming, very moving picture and it shows how miracles can happen in anyone's life.

I am so pleased, that this movie was a NR film, because I won't buy PG, PG-13 and R rated movies, because these contain swearing,sex exploitation and extreme violence, which offends me. Our world has plenty of that, but movie producers, especially Christian film makers, should not include these elements in their movies. This embarrasses some adults and influences children in a negative way.

Immoral behavior is rightfully admonished in Milltown Pride and the story shows how negative choices, such as excessive drinking, will hurt not only the drinker, but those who are innocent bystanders.

Milltown Pride gently and sweetly stirs hearts and guides them towards doing the right thing. The movie shows the viewer how one can have forgiveness, joy, a good purpose and a life of hope and victory! This is a great witnessing film!

Milltown Pride is such a great family movie about baseball, and the people, who love this game!

The story takes place in the 1920s and the setting, costumes, music and actors portray the era.

When I watched this, I could really imagine how life was back then. This movie was sentimental to me, because my grandpa grew up in that decade.

He died,when I was just 10, but I remember him showing me early pictures of himself, when he was a boy playing baseball. He loved the game and was quite good at it!

Anyway, back to my review of Milltown Pride....This is such an awesome movie! Many reviewers have described this movie in different unique ways. I can't add much more, because they've told you a lot already. Buy this movie and see for yourself how entertaining, fun and meaningful, that it is!

Milltown Pride is a movie full of surprises. This film is outstanding! It shows how prejudices and bad habits can be overcome. It shows how good will win over evil! Sit back and enjoy some fun baseballs games, while you learn how to become a winner in life! I am so thankful, that David Burke wrote this Christian story and that Tim Rogers directed this baseball movie.

I won't give you too many details about Milltown Pride. As in real life there are sad moments in this movie, that may make your eyes tear. However, there are many more funny, cute scenes that will warm your heart. The movie ends on some very sweet notes. It is a story of how everyone can be hopeful, happy and victorious!

Milltown Pride is such a great baseball movie! If you have read the previous outstanding movie reviews, then you already know this! This is such a delightful movie and I cheer, also, that it is suitable for all ages. This is a Bob Jones University production, which is very professionally done.

I hope that they make more movies, like this one! Milltown Pride is truly a wonderful story. After you watch this movie, I think that you will concur with me.

I really encourage the the writer, David Burke, and the director, Tim Rogers, to produce more wholesome movies. I think that I am repeating what another person has said, when I ask you to make movies, that are appropriate for Easter and Christmas. Please, we really need to share the joy of these meaningful times! Please make all of your movies good for all ages. God Bless You!

I have watched and enjoyed the Milltown Pride movie three times already! When I first bought the DVD, I watched it with my husband, Don. He loved this baseball film, also. Then, I babysat my 10 and 12 year old nephews and I watched it with them. The boys loved the movie!

Then, about a week later, my parents visited us and Don and I watched it with them. Yes, my folks really enjoyed Milltown Pride, too! So, I can truly tell you, that's this is a fun film for all ages!

If you are not sure what to buy others for Christmas, or for another special occasion, I repeat what another viewer said, this would make a nice present for almost anyone!

Milltown Pride is a wonderful film about baseball, and so much more! I was really impressed with the actors in this movie. Although some were young children, they were precious and winsome in their roles! Those who portrayed the adult characters were very convincing in their roles, too. (No one cheers for the bad guys, but those parts are the toughest to play!)

I don't want to say too much about the plot, because it will spoil the movie for you. However, I believe that most viewers will enjoy seeing the many relationships of the characters developing in surprising and wonderful ways! Milltown Pride shows how love, forgiveness and unselfishness can change the hearts of others. This movie portrays how life was for people in the 1920s. This was the Great Depression period! Although life was tough for most people, the majority of Americans shared what they had with others. It was a time, when Goodwill was easily seen.

This award winning Christian movie is fun, educational,and a strong witnessing film. It's a sweet, encouraging movie!