Priceless Synopsis

PRICELESS is a powerful story of James Stevens who was, at one time, a good man with a great life — but that was then and this is now. After the tragic death of his wife and losing custody of his little girl, James is at the darkest crossroad of his life. Angry, desperate, and unable to hold down a steady job, he agrees to drive a box truck on a shady, one-time trip cross country for cash — no questions asked. But when he discovers what he is delivering is actually who, he is compelled to save two beautiful and frightened sisters who are unaware of the danger that awaits them. Can love, strength, and faith redefine his past and change the course of his future? This unlikely hero risks it all to save these women, confront the forces that oppose him and ultimately discover the life he was meant to live.

Mom Maven’s Thoughts on PRICELESS

The character of James Stevens, played by Joel Smallbone of For King and Country, is a flawed man in the darkest time of his life. He takes a job that seems simple enough, until he realizes that his cargo is human, two sisters to be exact. Throughout the movie he does what he can to make this horrible situation right for these girls and eventually others like them.

The movie is well acted. The story is painfully slow at times with no real story arc. The script focuses more on the plight of James than it does on the girls being sold as sex slaves. The very ending while hopeful, seems very improbable for an out of work, down-on-his-luck man. While I know the movie is a well-intentioned attempt to bring the darkness of human trafficking to light, the story falls flat and doesn’t grab the viewer and keep them interested.

PRICELESS is rater PG-13 for violence and mature themes.

PRICELESS DVD Giveaway

PRICELESS will be available digitally on January 31st and on DVD February 14, 2017. To learn more about PRICELESS visit Pricelessthemovie.com.

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Captive

About Captive

Based on a miraculous story about the power of faith, Captive is an “amazing, inspiring” drama about the spiritual collision of two lost souls, Brian Nichols (Golden Globe Nominee David Oyelowo), on the run from police and desperate to make contact with his newborn son, takes recently widowed mother Ashley Smith (Kata Mara) hostage in her own apartment. Fearing for her life and desperately hoping to see her daughter again, she turns to Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life for guidance. Ashley and her captor face a crossroads where they discover hope and light in the midst of despair in the moving film that Dick Rolfe, CEO, Dove Foundation hailed as “powerful.”

Mom Maven’s Thoughts on Captive

My husband and I watched Captive together the other night. This is a top-notch movie with two all-star leading actors in David Oyelowo and Kate Mara. The story is intense, but occasionally the movie felt a bit slow. This movie is definitely rated PG-13 for a reason, and I wouldn’t allow anyone under age 13 to view it due to the violence and drug culture. Captive is based on a real life story, an event that really happened during which the victim shared with her captor excerpts from a book she had been given, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?. While the book plays a prominent part in the evolution of the characters, it is not a movie about a book-even though it seems a lot of critical reviews feel that way. We were drawn to the story, the action and the message of this movie, and We think you will be too.

Captive DVD Giveaway

One winner will receive a copy of the DVD Captive. This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and verified. The winner will be notified via email and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize. The Mom Maven is not responsible for prize fulfillment, that is the responsibility of the giveaway sponsor. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.The giveaway ends at 12:00am on 1/22/16.

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About “Against the Wild”

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About the Movie

After their parents separate, two estranged sisters who haven’t been on speaking terms reunite in hopes that having a family Christmas all together for the first time in years will bring their Mom and Dad close again. They plan to do this in their old family home… the only problem is someone else lives there now.

The DVD includes a limited edition Norman Rockwell print!

Who is Norman Rockwell?  Rockwell was famous for his famous American culture illustrations and artwork. He was born in the late 1800’s and died in the mid 1900’s.

Director: Vanessa Parise Cast: George Canyon (Christmas Miracle, Dawn Rider, Man of Steel), Aaron Pritchett, Britt McKillip (Dead Like Me), Carly McKillip (Hot Rod)

$14.99 Available at Walmart . Soundtrack also available featuring holiday songs performed by George Canyon.

The Mom Maven’s Thoughts

The story was ok but predictable. I never became emotionally involved in the movie or felt empathy for any of the characters. The acting was average, no one stood out, it felt like I was watching an under-funded made-for-TV movie. The scenery was gorgeous! The movie was filmed in British Columbia and I loved the beautiful mountains. It is a very family-friendly movie with no bad language, sex, nudity etc. Personally this will not be joining my “must watch” Christmas movie collection and I will give it a grade of a C, it wasn’t wonderful but it wasn’t horrible either.

Win a copy of Coming Home for Christmas

One reader will receive a copy of the Coming Home for Christmas DVD. The giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter, notified by email and have 48 hours to claim their prize. The giveaway ends at 12:00am on 11/30/13.

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The Heart of Christmas.

About the movie:

  It takes an entire community to make a little boy’s dreams come true in the Image Entertainment release of The Heart of Christmas, the heartbreaking yet hopeful film about a family faced with losing their child and their quest to give him one last Christmas. Based on the inspiring true story that gained national attention, The Heart of Christmas boasts a stellar cast that includes Candace Cameron Bure (“Make It or Break It,” “Full House”), Jeanne Nielson (Faith Like Potatoes), George Newbern (Father of the Bride), and Erin Bethea (Fireproof). The film recently received an Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Lyrics and Music for its title song, composed and performed by Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter, Matthew West, who is also featured in the film. A wonderful gift for everyone, The Heart of Christmas heads to DVD on October 16, 2012 for an SRP of $27.97.The Heart of Christmas tells the story of Austin and Julie Locke, who are devastated to learn that their young son, Dax, has been diagnosed with cancer. With courage, determination and faith, they decide to give Dax one last Christmas – even if it has to be in October. When the community sees the holiday decorations and learns the heartbreaking truth, what happens next is a miraculous outpouring of care and support. The Heart of Christmas will touch your heart and bring home the spirit of the holidays.

In 2010, singer/songwriter Matthew West asked his fans to send him their inspiring true stories so he could turn those stories into songs. Among the thousands of submissions he received, there were three separate letters about the Locke family and the community that came together to support them. Moved by the letters, Matthew wrote “One Last Christmas,” which inspired the filmmakers to share the story with an even wider audience. Premiering on GMC last December, The Heart of Christmas became the most-watched World Premiere Movie in the history of the network, drawing 3.6 million viewers.

For more information about this inspiring true story of hope and compassion, visit the Dax Locke Foundation website at: http://www.daxlocke.org.

My Review:

I watched the movie last Christmas on television and I was moved to tears. I had the opportunity to view it again for this review and yup, more tears! This true story has been turned into a well written screenplay. The story of the Locke family, which is played out daily by families with ill children, will touch your heart and possibly change your life. In the movie, the life of a stranger and her family is changed because of Dax’ story, remember to cherish every moment.

The Giveaway:

One lucky US reader of The Mom Maven will win their own copy of The Heart of Christmas on DVD. The giveaway ends at 12:01 am on 11/30/12. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and verified. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize via email.
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From the director of “Angels In the Outfield” comes an inspiring story about a special boy with an amazing gift, and the coach who believed. Dean Cain and Luke Schroder star in the gmc movie based on the book “The Legend of Mickey Tussler”.

My husband and I watched A Mile in His Shoes on Friday night.It is a sweet, yet predictable family film about a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome who is recruited to play semi-pro baseball. The main story line follows his growth as Mickey, played by Luke Schroder, becomes part of a team. Other story lines follow the growth of Murph, the coach, played by Dean Cain, who has to come to terms with his past and that of Mr Tussler who learns to let go and allow his special son reach for the stars.

It was an enjoyable movie, though we felt that both Murph and Mr Tussler’s characters could have been developed more fully and thus made us more empathetic towards their struggles.

If you like baseball movies, under dog movies or movies with a character with special needs then A Mile in His Shoes would be a great fit for your family.

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I have a copy of Something Borrowed to giveaway to one luck reader. Since Something Borrowed revolves around longtime friends Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Darcy (Kate Hudson), whose relationship gets complicated when Rachel has an affair with Darcy’s fiancée. As the wedding date nears, Rachel explores the meanings of Friendship, True Love and Ethics. The mandatory 1st entry will also revolve around that theme!

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