CAPCon ALERT RED does not mean "stop." GREEN does not mean "go." Click on the CAPCon Alert image for explanation

CAP Movie Ministry A ministry of the ChildCare Action Project: Christian Analysis of American Culture (CAP Ministry) A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Christian Ministry. www.capalert.com/ Entertainment Media Analysis Report A service to His little ones through you in His name by His Word MAR24103 (2004), R [R*] Analysis Date CAP Final Score CAP Influence Density MinMax November 20, 2004 36 out of 100 2.08 -100 The #1 Christian entertainment media analysis service on the Internet. We give you OBJECTIVE tools NO ONE ELSE CAN to help YOU make an informed decision for yourself whether a film is fit for your family. More than 900 analyses for parents, grandparents, pastors, youth leaders and more.

Give your visitors full access to over 900 CAP movie analyses! Place this image on your website and link it to "http://www.capalert.com/ now_playing.htm" Target="_Blank" Click it to try it!

ALERT!!! We can no longer help you serve your little ones without your GENEROUS, TIMELY and CONSISTENT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donations!  PLEASE . . . . . . . Through PayPal You DO NOT have to have a PayPal account. OR by US Mail (preferred - no service charges).

Stay informed ...OBJECTIVELY... on what Hollywood feeds your kids. SUBSCRIBE to our FREE text-only email version of these reports and our COMING SOON notices.

Email this report to friends and tell them about the CAP Ministry: Christian Long Distance

SUMMARY / COMMENTARY: (This section may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.) If Scriptural references appear, the full text appears at the end of the Summary / Commentary likely using a mix of KJV and NIV. (2004), R [R*] -- Maybe this is a fantasy story but that was a real kiss between two females. Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): Universal Pictures, Miramax Films Distribution (US): Universal Pictures, Universal Studios Inc. Director(s): Beeban Kidron Producer(s): Bernard Bellew, Tim Bevan, Jonathan Cavendish, Liza Chasin, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Klaus Jüptner, Oswald Wolkenstein Novel: Helen Fielding Screenplay: Andrew Davies, Helen Fielding, Richard Curtis, Adam Brooks Cinematography/Camera: Adrian Biddle Music: Stephen Barton, Toby Chu, Harry Gregson-Williams, Michael Price Film Editing: Greg Hayden Casting: Michelle Guish, Stacy Mann Production Design: Gemma Jackson Art Direction: Paul Inglis, Tommy Vögel, David Warren Viewed At: Driftwood Theater 6 I haven't seen the first Bridget flick (Bridget Jones's Diary). And, the punctuation error in the title notwithstanding, I have no intentions of doing so. Not even to do a movie/sequel comparison. If the first Bridget flick is anything like this sequel, there is nothing there to compel one to want to see the first. Hugh Grant and Colin Firth co-star with Renée Zellweger in a romance comedy which apparently takes up four weeks after Diary. Renée plays TV personality, Bridget Jones, an insecure plump lady (still) in love with Colin Firth's human rights lawyer Mark Darcy who has, in Bridget's assessment of him, the finest body part she has ever seen. As Bridget and Mark let their relationship stew slowly, TV program "Smooth guide" commentator, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) slides into the picture, obviously after more than a casual acquaintance with Bridget. Cleaver even arranged for Bridget to accompany him on a TV travelogue show in Thailand. Between prostitutes (one was a male prostitute in drag), Cleaver tried to romance Bridget into bed. Framed on drug charges, Bridget ends up in jail. In Thailand. Not a pretty picture at all what with the bevy of prostitutes drug addicts and other female criminals with whom Bridget must share a one-room jail cell. But undaunted, Bridget "rules the roost" with her charm and savvy. And with Madonna's "Like a Virgin." Also vying for Bridget's affection is Rebecca (Jacinda Barrett) whom Bridget thought was trying to steal Mark away from her since it seemed whenever Mark was around so was Rebecca. Ah! But it was not Mark Rebecca was after. This is the second of two instances of homosexuality. First was Cleaver deciding "go for it" with the prostitute who turned out to be a male. Here, Rebecca plants a big wet one on Bridget who claims she is in love with Mark but if she were not she would be receptive of Rebecca's advances on her. Maybe this is a fantasy story but that was a real kiss between two females. While there was nothing noteworthy regarding violence in this film and while there were no murders or suicides, the content revealed by the Impudence/Hate, Sexual Immorality (I) and Offense to God (O) investigation areas nearly drained all of the starting 100 points in each of those areas. Not only are there three instances of talk or demonstration of sexual immorality in the form of homosexuality/lesbianism [1Cor. 6:9-10, Rom. 1:26 - 27], heterosexual immorality was somewhat rampant with a man and woman in bed together repeatedly, cohabitation throughout and much talk of intercourse. [Gal. 5:19, 1, Cor. 7:2, James 1:21] I have no interest in spending any more time on this Summary/Commentary and will leave the itemization of the content to the listing in the Findings/Scoring section. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE 1Cor. 6:9-10 Do you not know that the [unforgiven] wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the [hetero]sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Rom. 1:26 - 27 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet. Gal. 5:19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 1Cor. 7:2 But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. ***Selected Scriptures of Armour against the influence of the entertainment industry*** Ps. 12:8 The wicked freely strut about [e.g., create progressively vile/offensive entertainment with impunity and no consequences and present it to younger and younger audiences every year] when what is vile is honored among men [when enough people continue to defend it, embrace it, pay for it, enjoy it, want it, submit to it. I call attention to Ps. 12:8 to warn of the creeping desensitizing power of "entertainment."] Col. 2:8 Beware lest any man [by his influence] spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 1 Cor. 15:33 (KJV) Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. (NIV) Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character. Rom. 5:19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Jude 4 For certain men* whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change [warp, distort, falsely represent, situationally redefine, counterfeit, conditionally apply] the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord. [*men: anthropos {anth'-ro-pos}, generic, a human being, whether male or female] Matt. 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto [or for] one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto [or for] me. Luke 17:2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. [cause by teaching or example] Ps. 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 1 Thess. 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie.

FINDINGS / SCORING: (The heart of the CAP Analysis Model) Wanton Violence/Crime (W) none noted Impudence/Hate (I) 21 uses f the three/four letter word vocabulary 19 uses of the most foul of the foul words lies defiance of mother's wishes of clean language Sexual Immorality (S) sexual innuendo, repeatedly inappropriate touch camera angle to force viewer on private parts, repeatedly animal copulation cohabitation throughout expressing joy for immoral sex, repeatedly adult in underwear man and woman in bed, repeatedly sex talk, repeatedly rude gaze talk of intercourse, repeatedly exhibitionism (nudity not seen) man and woman in bed the morning after request for sex, repeatedly invitation to sex excessive breast exposure and/or cleavage, repeatedly men gawking at women performing aerobics promotion of sexual freedom below navel skin "I want to be naked" open mouth kissing man undressing woman prostitution painting nudity, repeatedly admission of homosexual affair lesbian talk lesbian kiss Drugs/Alcohol (D): drinking, repeatedly smoking, repeatedly drinking just to get drunk bar booze, repeatedly drug intoxication Offense to God (O) 30 uses of God's name in vain, all without the four letter expletive Murder/Suicide (M) Murder/Suicide (M) none noted

Christian Long Distance

YOUR LINK HERE?	YOUR LINK HERE?
YOUR LINK HERE?

There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our more than eight years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings.

The ChildCare Action Project (CAP) is a nonprofit Christian ministry. We rely on public support. If you wish to contribute to the CAP, please send your donations to ChildCare Action Project
Post Office Box 177
Granbury, TX 76048-0177
Your gifts are tax deductible in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Tax Codes. Please feel free to write to us.



You are welcome to go to the
CAP Reports page
or go to the
Top of the CAP Home Page
or the
CAP Site Map (Table of Contents)
or leave me an email message or comment at
cap@capalert.com


Thank you for visiting us and may God bless you. Prayerfully, we will provide you with some of the most revealing commentary and investigative reporting you have ever read.

In the name of Jesus: Lord, Master, Teacher, Savior, God. Tom Carder President ChildCare Action Project (CAP): Christian Analysis of American Culture 100% dependent on your tax-deductible financial support

Copyright ChildCare Action Project (CAP) Ministry





Since December 5, 2000

	ChristianStats Counter TEST Unique. Posted 5/24/04	Christian Long Distance	We exist only by your tax-deductible donations. PLEASE Features PayPal! You do NOT need an account to donate.

Copyright ChildCare Action Project (CAP) Ministry
A Nonprofit Christian Ministry EIN: 75-2607488

CAP HOME PAGE