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The Oath (2023)
What did I just watch?
I am LDS and found this movie horribly dull and self gratifying for one person. I talked to a number of friends, also LDS, who said it was an embarrassment. Too many liberties were taken that distracted from any message that was attempted to inspire. They spoke of virtue, but glorified vanity. It was all very awkward and ambiguous. I am seriously shocked to see so many 10 star ratings.
I feel if Darin would have spent as much time on the script as he did in the gym, it might have been an enjoyable movie. Why he chose a love story I have no idea. He portrayed Moroni as an insecure, possessive man with zero personality who was awfully quick to jump into bed with his enemies mistress.
The few things I did like. I really enjoyed Eugene Brave Rock and Karina Lombard contributions. They gave the movie the only amount of authenticity it had. I would have liked to see more screen time with them and less of Darin. The score was good, but a little over the top. The scenery was beautiful. A different script and a better lead and this could have been a decent movie. As is, it is a complete flop.