The Work and the Story

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The Work and the Story

Released Aug 15, 2003

1h 17m

Comedy

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Three Mormon filmmakers try to make their first feature-length movies.

Richard Nilsen

Arizona Republic

Finally, a Mormon comedy that's funny.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 26, 2004

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Eric D. Snider

EricDSnider.com

The lesson here is that just because you CAN make a film doesn't mean you should. It is not as easy as it apparently looks.

Rated: D+

Oct 22, 2003

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Jeff Vice

Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

The filmmakers claim they've tried to make something that will appeal to audiences outside of the usual LDS-film demographic -- yet it's filled with jokes and references that will only make sense to that audience.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 22, 2003

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Audience Member

A genuinely funny film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Likable mockumentary, a Morman one at that. It is often funny, good cast. Some of the segments don't always work that well, but as a whole it was a pleasant diversion. Most Morman films, especially the comedies, I have enjoyed very much.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

My old screenwriting teacher wrote and directed this! And...yeah, okay, it's not that good. I will admit he has a huge ego, and it shows in this film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

I am in it, I helped with the video editing. So... it's a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

The whole thing is worth it to see a stop motion egg war and a close up of an egg crying.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Likable mockumentary, a Morman one at that. It is often funny, good cast. Some of the segments don't always work that well, but as a whole it was a pleasant diversion. Most Morman films, especially the comedies, I have enjoyed very much.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Nathan Smith Jones

Director

Nathan Smith Jones

Peter Beuhmann

Kirby Heyborne

Ephraim Thomas

Jen Hoskins

Judy Schumway

Eric Artell

Kevin Evans

Richard Dutcher

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Synopsis

Three Mormon filmmakers try to make their first feature-length movies.

Director: Nathan Smith Jones
Producer: Nathan Smith Jones, Miriam Smith
Screenwriter: Nathan Smith Jones, Dan Merkley
Distributor: Off-Hollywood Distribution
Production Co: Do It Now Productions
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 2003, Wide
Runtime: 1h 17m