The girls and I enjoyed this review from Watchman Pictures, who graciously provided us with a copy of the Christian movie, titled Princess Cut . I'm sure that I'm not alone in the frustration that comes with trying to find family friendly entertainment that features Biblical themes, and encouraging messages. When this DVD arrived in the mail, and I saw that Dove Foundation logo on the cover, I was confident that this would be a movie that fit the above list. So the girls and I did something that we rarely enjoy on a school day, we grabbed some snacks, found a comfy spot on the couch, and enjoyed a movie day! Allow me to set the scene...
The movie opens with a young man digging, and then burying what looks like it might be a ring. Who is he? Why is he burying a ring? Who does it belong to? We don't find out right then, because the scene changes, and we have our first meeting with Grace, a young, 20 something girl who is with her best friend, looking at engagement rings. Grace is enamored with a young man named Stewart, and she's hoping that someday soon, a beautiful "princess cut" ( Is that name ringing a bell?) ring will adorn her finger, when he proposes. Meanwhile, Grace's parents are becoming concerned over their daughter's increasing attachment to this boy, who's intentions, and more importantly his character, have them unsettled.
Sadly, for Grace, her dreams are dashed when Stewart's true colors are revealed, and she sets about a journey to find the love that her heart is longing for. It's far from a smooth ride, for Grace, as well as her parents, who want to protect her from further heartbreak. Speaking of her parents, what is their responsibility in this situation? There are Biblical lessons for their whole family, as they realize that they have been neglecting the most important areas in their respective lives.
The storyline increases in intensity with the arrival of a mysterious young doctor to the farm next door. Additionally, another young man pursues Grace, but something doesn't feel right. Through some honest soul searching, Grace is trying to determine if God really cares for her needs at all.
I would love to give more details, but I fear that I would ruin the entire plot for you, making it unnecessary to watch this for yourselves. I can and will say, that the movie will leave you feeling uplifted and encouraged. Princess Cut is a movie that can spark some meaningful conversations with your children about marriage and dating. It was interesting, as it kind of broached the subject of dating vs. courtship, but without the specific terminology. It does an effective job in bringing up the questions regarding parents' roles in guiding their children towards "Mr. or Mrs. Right". And you might just find out what happens regarding that buried ring!
Although the theme of the movie is more dramatic, there were a smattering of humorous moments here and there. For example, at one point, little brother Drew takes it upon himself to put an ad in the paper, in search of the right guy for his big sister, Grace. The results of that escapade had both of my girls giggling. I was also pleased to watch my daughters' reactions to various events in the movie that showcased bad behavior vs. Biblical behavior. The most hilarious reaction to one particular scene where a character responds poorly, was when my youngest daughter declared with a tone that was indignant, "I would have given him up like a bad job!"
Princess Cut is a wonderful movie for the whole family. This is a DVD that you can trust to be free of so much of the yuck that is prevalent, even on prime time. I would especially recommend that families watch this with their tween and teen children, to inspire conversations on dating and marriage. I will admit that yes, parts of it are a bit cheesy, but honestly, what's wrong with that? I'll take a film with a clean, positive message over one that I have to censor my kids from any day of the week. Both my 12 and 14 yr. old liked it too, and it did raise some talking points for us, as to what we should look for in a spouse, what characteristics to look for, and which ones are deal breakers.
So, you know, the weekend is almost here, why don't you pick up a copy, and enjoy a movie night?
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