The Promise

This is another great film from the mother and son filmmaking team in the Wabash Valley. They premiered this rom-com at a local church and it was open to the public so I attended with some close friends. We all loved it. We literally laughed out loud, but there were times in which we cried too (which makes the best kind of movie!) Bonus: They got an acting icon to make an appearance in the film. He also spent hours on the red carpet, meeting and greeting with guests, signing autographs and posing for photos with everyone before the premiere. Even he (Ken Kercheval) loved the movie. I heard him say so with my own ears after the lights came back on and before an award ceremony was held.

Being from the town in which this film was made, it was a real treat to see film locations that we recognized. The lead actors had so much chemistry which made the film very fun to watch. I tried to put myself in "Mackenzie's" place and tried to imagine what it would be like if my grandfather had pulled the shenanigans that Grandpa Miller pulled on his granddaughter.

The comedy in this film was hilarious but clean, which I appreciated. I can watch this film with a group of family members and never feel ashamed or uncomfortable.

Bruce Royer was adorable as the mischievous Grandpa Miller and he is worthy of a best acting award, or at the very least, a nomination, in my opinion. Beautiful scores, realistic writing, funny actors and great cinematography make this independent film (which BTW doesn't look or feel independent at all) make this a MUST SEE movie. It would make a great "first date" movie to see!

From the beginning to end the film is amazing. There is no other way to put it. You get a feel right away how much heart and soul was poured into making this nearly a decade old project come to life! The leads were drenched with professionalism! Full of friendly and very funny laughable moments! Highly recommend anyone and everyone to watch this film! I can assure you will not be disappointed!

The Promise. Is a very well thought out, well written, and wonderful feel good walk down the road of Mackenzie and George Miller's life in a season of time which has one Miller haunted by memories of the past and being afraid to move forward with his future, whule the other Miller just wants a chance to balance the life she has with the life she dreams of. While Mackenzie and her Grandpa George are all each other have after the passing of her parents and her grand mother, she longs for a "normal" life like every other woman dreams of from the time they are little girls: to find her Mr. Right and live happily ever after. But its a bit more complicated than that since Mackenzie made a promise to her grandmother before she passed away to always tske care of and watch over her grandfather. Makimg it worse yet is the fact that Grandpa George would do anything to keep Mackenzie to himself. Together they live, love, laugh, cry and try to find the common ground necessary to survive between the Promise and happily ever after.

I have watched this movie over and over. The acting by the characters is very good and the writing team did a great job. Just like all of the other movies, this one does not disappoint. I love the characters of grandpa and granddaughter especially. I wish everyone could get along and at least try to coexist with each other, especially families. Very relaxing and entertaining movie for the whole family. Even the little ones could learn a lesson or two from this one. Try to see which character you are and see what you could change in your life to make any of your relationships better. I try to be the best person I can be but realized I have a few things to work on. Kind of makes you appreciate people more while they're here. The movie was a joy to watch.

It almost seems a little backwards to review a film you participated in, but I have to tell you what a wonderful experience it was to be a part of this wonderful rom-com. This was definitely a labor of love. I started out as a simple photo on the shelf, as the grandmother that asked for "the promise" to be made, and ended up a real part of this story. (thank you, Candy) What a joy to be able to play the flashback scenes with Bruce & Katie, two very talented actors for whom I have a great deal of respect. Katie is simply amazing as adult Mackenzie. I could go on about her forever. And Bruce is the consummate troublesome grandfather. Anything you asked of him, he would do. This is yet another wonderful script by the stellar Candy Beard. And Daniel Beard's innovative camera techniques make this a wonderful work of art. You will enjoy this fun-loving film with your whole family.