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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): GK Films, Columbia Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Birnbaum/Barber, Studio Canal Distribution (US): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Director(s): Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Producer(s): Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Ron Halpern, Tim Headington, Graham King, David Nichols, Denis O'Sullivan, Lloyd Phillips Writing Credits: (screenplay) Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Christopher McQuarrie, Julian Fellowes, Jérôme Salle; (motion picture Anthony Zimmer) Jérôme Salle Cinematography/Camera: John Seale Music: James Newton Howard Film Editing: Joe Hutshing, Patricia Rommel Casting: Susie Figgis Production Design: Jon Hutman Art Direction: Marco Trentini, Susanna Codognato Viewed on Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD  The Tourist earned a final score of 47 which is firmly within the scoring range earned by R-rated films in the comparative baseline database. Though the MPAA claims it is material suited for 13 year old kids, it earned R-equivalence in the Wanton Violence/Crime (W), Impudence/Hate (I) and Drugs/Alcohol (D) investigation area. So, since the film earned a R-equivalent score in one or more of the six CAP investigation areas, the entire film should be considered R-equivalent since no one can watch the film without being exposed to the R-equivalent content. (Name even one other media analysis model on the planet that can give you that much mathematically objective data about a film.) A mysterious woman, Elise Ward (Angelina Jolie) picks Frank Tupelo (Johnny Depp) out of dozens of men on a train to Venice. She picked Tupelo because he was close in height and build (ectomorphic) to Alexander Pearce, a man Ward is in love with and whom Scotland Yard is desperate to capture. Slowly the two begin to connect. First by small talk then by exchanging personal history. The mysterious woman is being followed under surveillance by Scotland Yard in hopes she will lead them to Pearce. Scotland Yard suspects Tupelo is Pearce who stole $744 million from gangster Reginald Shaw, a man who kills anyone who steals from him, first the thief then the thief's family and the family doctor for good measure. The rest of the show is standard formula but has the advantage of high wattage performers to make an otherwise boring plot and story somewhat entertaining. But, as usual for a PG-13, this entertainment has some dirt. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - Zero out of 100 The Tourist is almost intense with violence and criminal activity. High-dollar thieves. Murderers. Corrupt cops. A dose of gunfire with gunfire killings. And some action violence. The film contains enough violence and/or criminal activity to earn a score of zero out of 100 in this investigation area. Our Lord has much to say about violence. And none of it good. One example is Prov. 16:29 which warns that violence is "catching": that it can lead a man into a "way that is not good." Lo and behold, about 2000 years after God warned us of the emboldening properties of violence, four professional public heath agencies, whether intentional or even aware of it, jointly agree with God. And criminal activity? Wanna know what God says about that? Since you've asked, I'll tell you. In Hab. 2:9 God has woe in store for the [unforgiven] criminal. Prov. 29:17 tells us that "bread of deceit" (ill-gotten gain) is as gravel in the thief's mouth. Prov. 3:21 - 32 tells us to not to look up to the violent ones. I could go on ... and on. But won't. Impudence/Hate (I) - 27 out of 100 Oddly enough for a PG-13 profanity was uttered only 11 times but there were two uses of the most foul of the foul words. God told us that He hates potty mouth talk. In Prov. 8:13 He even says He hates the froward mouth. In Col. 3:8 God strongly advises us to rid ourselves of such speech. The lies [Rev.21:8], the police peeping and the name-calling did not help the Impudence/Hate area score. If you are an unforgiven liar you might want to get a cool soda before you read what God has in store for the unforgiven liar. And Rev. 21:8 is only one verse in which He makes His position known about lying. Sexual Immorality (S) - 72 out of 100 Any man who looks upon a woman and lusts after her has committed adultery with her in his heart. I wonder if the filmmakers know that they cause men to sin when they display a woman (Jolie in the case of this film) in her underwear or in see-through clothing (again Jolie) or have fellow actors gawk at her as she walks? [Matt. 5:28] I wonder also whether the filmmakers know also that the verse applies to women who lust after men as well? [Matt. 5:28] And nudity? While there was no live nudity in the film there was painting nudity and statue nudity. God has a lot of [negative] things to say about that which He calls nakedness. He even warned the priests of Jesus' day to not climb the step to an altar lest the wind expose their nakedness. [**] No, the paintings of nakedness in some bibles nor on the ceiling of a church do not excuse nudity. God did not put the nakedness in those bibles or on the ceiling of that church. Men did. Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 13 out of 100 Here is where this film is typical of most PG-13s. Booze and drinking. Like it is okay for your 13 year old to be exposed to alcoholic beverages and drinking of them without consequences in movies but not on TV? There is a price to pay for exposing youth to drinking (and smoking) in and as entertainment. A 2002 study by the American College of Physicians (ACP) revealed that adolescent exposure to drinking in and as entertainment undeniably leads to abuse of alcohol among underage viewers. The finding entitled Relation Between Parental Restrictions on Movies and Adolescent Use of Tobacco and Alcohol reports that of 4544 youths from grades 5 through 8 of fifteen Vermont and New Hampshire middle schools (90% of the youths were under fourteen years old) only 16% were completely restricted in their entertainment diets. Within the ACP study population, the prevalence of having tried alcohol without parental knowledge was • 46% for those with no viewing restrictions • 16% for those with partial viewing restrictions • four percent for those with complete viewing restrictions. But to we listen? By the way, there is also smoking but to a much lesser degree. [Eph. 5:18] Offense to God (O) - 83 out of 100 Other than three abuses of God's name, each without the four letter expletive, and gambling there is no content in The Tourist that applies to this investigation area. There is no occultism, Satanism, witchcraft, sorcery or any of the like. Murder/Suicide (M) - 90 out of 100 While Shaw speaks of killing many people, we see him kill only one. By ligature. Graphically. 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 ***Selected Scriptures of Armour against the influence of the entertainment industry*** 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. |
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 Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - Zero out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - 27 out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 72 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 13 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 83 out of 100 Murder/Suicide (M) - 90 out of 100 |
| 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 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. |
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