The Pledge

Ten years ago we were attacked. Seventy years ago we were also attacked. We still talk about how we all stood together seventy years ago, but just ten years ago (On September 11, 2001) we did not stay standing against such an attack. This movie promotes that we honor our veterans and that although you may not believe in war, fighting or the Pledge of Allegiance our brave men in the armed services will still fight so you might keep that freedom. This is a film that should have spread nationwide long ago (instead of staying locally in three or so theater's in West Virginia), but I was blessed to see it in September in the state of West Virginia. I hope those who read this review will see the movie whether it is in a theater near you or on DVD, go see it, buy it; this is a movie we all need to see.

This is a welcomed change. What a great movie. Yes, it is not the highest budgeted film, but a must see. This film is dedicated to the 30 Navy SEALS and American troops who lost their lives in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011... and all United States servicemen and servicewomen, past and present.

That says it all....

By all accounts, this movie is a dad's effort to please his little blonde star-struck daughter's irrational dreams of being a Hollywood star by producing a movie in which she might star - and it looks it. It's the movie version of the vanity press. Sappy story, untalented cast - it has it all. Perhaps in some universe somewhere, a child's first reaction to moving from NYC to a hick town in WV is to vandalize a WWI statue. Thank goodness for the wise judge who "punishes" the lad by sentencing him to visit veterans. Imagine his surprise that such a comely untalented lass as "Jill" is there to entertain the hapless old men. I laughed, I cried, I wished I'd stayed home.

This film is a must see for everyone. My mother and I went to see this movie as a last minute decision. We really didn't know a whole lot about it but just decided we would go ahead and take a chance. WE ARE SO GLAD WE DID. This is by far the best movie we have ever seen. It really shows the values that this country is based on and should be continuously built on. I cannot wait until it is available on DVD for purchase.

I also have to point out that we were given the opportunity that night to meet with some of the actors and the wonderful young actress in this movie. They are truly exceptional people. These weren't what we believed to be the typical "movie stars". They were real people, real American people with a heart.

Thank you Doughboy family for a wonderful and moving film.

I had not heard of this movie until I had the privilege of meeting one of its stars at the movie theater when I was there to watch a different movie. I did not consider myself patriotic but it sounded interesting. The following weekend I decided to give it a shot. I was not disappointed and have since seen it six more times. One minute you will laugh and the next minute you will cry. I definitely feel a greater sense of pride in our country and will never take those soldiers who sacrifice so much for granted again. The audience was clapping when the movie was over and I heard so much positive feedback. Kudos to everyone involved in making the film, especially the veterans for telling their stories. Thank you to the theaters for giving this little independent film a chance and showing it. I think some more release dates and locations will be coming early next year. It is family friendly and I encourage everyone to see it.