- Content: “Funny, Romantic, and Rewarding”
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What You Need To Know:
PIECES OF EASTER is well-directed, well-written, and well-acted, and has a rewarding message. There is no foul language or nudity, but it does contain accidental violence, alcohol use, and a risqué scene where a drunk man touches a woman’s knee. The movie has a very strong biblical and Christian worldview: a man prays before he eats; people read the Bible twice; there are references to heaven and Jesus; and a pastor explains the true meaning of Easter. MOVIEGUIDE® recommends discernment for young children due to moderately questionable elements.
Content:
A very strong biblical and Christian worldview when a man prays before he eats, people also read the Bible twice, and there is a mention of heaven and Jesus. A church service on Easter Sunday takes place where the pastor talks about the true meaning of Easter and gives a deeper explanation of what the Easter egg signifies. There is even a nice dedication to Jefferson’s father Bill Moore’s memory. There are secular decorations of Easter on store doors, but the true meaning is extolled;
No foul language. One character says God forbid and oh my gosh;
Man gets finger jammed in hatch when a woman closes it. A woman pushes a door open and hits the man on the head with it. Both are accidents. Man has bruise on his eye implying an off-screen fight. A woman sprays a man on the face. One man holds a thief’s head on the counter while another points a gun at him.;
A drunk man puts hand on woman’s knee, but nothing happens. A woman kisses a man on the cheek;
No nudity. A woman is about to lift skirt up to go to the bathroom outside. A man sees her and puts her skirt down. Nothing happens or is shown;
A man drinks beer from a bottle;
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A woman makes a big deal out of getting a chocolate rabbit that another customer takes, and she gets a man to take it away from the customer. A woman lies and confesses to two different people, and this is rebuked as the woman is remorseful.
More Detail:
At first glance, this movie comes across as low-budget. However, it quickly turns into a pleasant surprise. From start to finish, PIECES OF EASTER beautifully blends comedy, romance, buddy cop, and a powerful, redeeming message that adds to an extremely touching and rewarding experience. Plus, the main stars completely sell their performances. No one overacts here. Christina Karis, who plays Alza, showcases her talent as someone who is not only desperately trying to get home but also has a negative outlook on life because of her personal experiences and the seemingly bad luck she has during the road trip.
Jefferson Moore, who plays Lincoln James and wrote and directed this movie, does a great job when he plays the serious, stoic loner who never imagined that he had to spend his time driving his direct opposite. The chemistry between the two leads works like magic because the last thing they want to do is spend time together, yet the circumstances laid out brilliantly in this movie force them to. As the audience learns more about both, they deliver authenticity rare in Christian movies.
PIECES OF EASTER begins with Alza Reese as she drives on the road when her car engine sputters. She stops on the side of the road and calls for help from her auto insurance company, but the customer service representative tells her that the tow truck will call twenty to thirty minutes before they arrive to assist her. After waiting for over an hour, she calls again, and the representative tells her the same thing, and the tow trucks are backed up because of Easter. A few moments later, the representative calls her back to say that her membership has expired, and that everyone in the membership department is on vacation, because of the Easter weekend, so no one can help her renew her membership.
With no other alternative, she grabs her luggage and walks on the road, leaving her car behind. After walking for a while, she finds a house in the woods. She approaches the house and notices Lincoln working on his tractor. She asks him if there is an outlet she can use to charge her phone and water to drink. He tells her where both of those are, and she enters his house. After she finishes, she asks him if he can drive her to New Bristoll, but Lincoln rejects the offer until she offers him $1,000. They start the journey, and they both quickly realize that they signed up for more than what they had bargained for.
PIECES OF EASTER has a well-written script and story as Christina Karis delivers witty banter and Jefferson Moore deadpans in return. Moore not only has a good handle on comedy but also excels in the directing chair, as he depicts different dynamic shots, including a split-screen conversation on the phone and a slow tractor going in and out of frame twice. This movie shows that you can find a rare Christian gem that delights and leaves you wanting to become a better child of God by the end. It deserves a rewatch, and even though there is one slightly risqué scene, teens and their parents can thoroughly enjoy PIECES OF EASTER.
The movie has a very strong biblical and Christian worldview, with a man praying before he eats, people reading the Bible twice, and a mention of heaven and Jesus. A church service on Easter Sunday features the pastor discussing the true meaning of Easter and offering a deeper explanation of what the Easter egg symbolizes. There is even a dedication to Jefferson’s father, Bill Moore, in memory. There are secular decorations of Easter on store doors, but the true meaning is extolled. There is one risqué scene, so MOVIEGUIDE® recommends discernment for young children due to the moderately questionable elements.
