(CCC, BB, VV, S, A, M) Very strong Christian worldview with church scenes, worship scenes, man comes to Jesus, man witnesses to other man about Jesus, with strong moral elements; no obscenities or profanities; multiple scenes of men shooting at a man running away, multiple scenes of bombs going off, punching and fighting scenes, man is shot and dies, man is shot and wounded; no sexual content (just a kiss on the head); no nudity; light drinking in bar; no smoking nor drug use; and, lying. Will discovers the gunpowder and traces the trigger back through the new sewer system to Windmill Island, where Kemp and his men have set up a generator and are also holding Charlotte. Cast; Crew; Andrew Cheney William Reynolds Kara Killmer Charlotte Holloway Adetokumboh M'Cormack Joshua Brand Samrat Chakrabarti Basil Steve Blackwood Richard Harrison John Rhys-Davies Charles Kemp Alan Madlane Ben Franklin John Arden McClure A British East India Trading Company assassin seeks to redeem his past by thwarting a plot against a young nation's hope for freedom.A British East India Trading Company assassin seeks to redeem his past by thwarting a plot against a young nation's hope for freedom.A British East India Trading Company assassin seeks to redeem his past by thwarting a plot against a young nation's hope for freedom. The romance in the film is refreshingly old-fashioned. Early in her acquaintance with William, she tells him, Only God can give us new lives. And thats the essence of the theme that keeps turning up, one way or another, throughout the film. Jungle Beat - fun for the kids that will have the adults laughing too. Working to redeem his name and win back the affections of the woman with whom he's never been fully truthful, Will now hides behind a new mask in hopes of thwarting his former employer. Bill Engvall Announces Retirement from Comedy: 'I Wanted To Go, Behind the Scenes of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER By, Damar Hamlin FaceTimes Team, Bills Head Coach Celebrates Recovery: 'Glory, Candace Cameron Bure And Great American Family Thank Viewers For, The Property Brothers Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Look at Their Lives By, Premiere Family Friendly Streaming From Movieguide, RUNNING THE BASES' Brett Varvel Shares Testimony: Jesus Christ Is, Pray: Former NFL Star Peyton Hills in ICU After Swimming, Movieguide is a 501c3 non-profit. Entire family loved it. The payoff allows William his freedom or so he thought. William Reynolds (Andrew Cheney) is a masked vigilante fighting for the freedom of the American Colonies in Beyond the Mask. View in iTunes. With a slim budget of $4 million, Burns Family Productions manages to create a film that visually rivals many big budget movies of the same genre (such as 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'Zorro'.) Kara Killmer. It was like a superhero mixed together with a fairytale in a history book. His pistol butts a-twinkle, His rapier hilt a-twinkle, under the jewelled sky. and his film and television roles during the 1950s through the 1970s. By DeWayne Hamby The popular series The Chosen, created, co-written, and directed by Dallas Je Its Dove Approved Family Movie Trivia Game. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Will gives Charlotte the ring he has been carrying since he first asked her to marry him back in England, she accepts, and the two kiss. Can a bad man ever truly be good? The couple is on the threshold of marriage when Charles discovers William is still alive. Hoping to redeem past sins, the former gun-for-hire dons a mask and uses his skills to build a better future for the American Colonies -- and . I left with the sweetest feelings and the entire movie was very entertaining as well as upholding what is good. Oh Lord! and Good heavens! are thrown out as exclamations. As his past life closes in on him, Will must somehow gain the trust and the help of his beloved Charlotte, a woman he has been lying to, as well as a colonial intellectual by the name of Ben Franklin. 1h 43m. Available on Pluto TV, Prime Video, Tubi TV, iTunes. Aaron said that inspiration for the latter came from novels they both read together when they were younger, and that during their homeschool education they read and analyzed the literature, biography, historical fiction, and culture that inspired their work in the film. Then wed dress up in appropriate costumes and eat foods based on the time period. Get the best of RP delivered to your inbox every Saturday for free. Out of their earshot, Franklin says that the extradition policy between Pennsylvania and New York is vague. Made on a budget of $4 million dollars, filmmakers Aaron and Chad Burns have created a movie they hope will rival some of the biggest blockbusters of the day. Courtesy of Freestyle Releasing. He becomes the Highwayman and the Masked Vigilante, protecting those seeking freedom from violence and terrorism. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. In keeping with this sentiment, Beyond the Mask aspires as much to being a rip-roaring entertainment as moral lesson. Stars: Andrew Cheney, John Rhys-Davies, Kara Killmer . I highly recommend watching this. Explosions, rooftop chases, adventure, masque balls, balcony scenes, it's got it all. 'Beyond the Mask'. At Christmas, Charlotte's uncle arrives and is revealed to be Charles Kemp, who discloses William's true identity to Charlotte and tries (again) to kill him. On the run from his employer, and in search of a new life, Reynolds adopts the vicars identity only to meet Charlotte, a young woman who knows a lot more about God then this hastily minted vicar does. My old childhood friend and I watched this together, myself for the second time. Working to redeem his name and win back the affections of the woman with whom he's never been fully truthful . The first part propels quite a lot of conflict and violence our way. But she also, rightly, questions some of his decisions along the way, especially when they relate to keeping certain bits of information secret when peoples lives were at stake. While acting as a man of the cloth, he begins to fall in love with Charlotte Holloway, one of the local congregants, but the truth of his real identity threatens to keep them apart, and endanger the new life he's carved out for himself. It would be difficult for you to grasp the depths to which I had fallen, or the guilt that plagued me, without grasping the scale of this monster called the East India Company. Beyond the Mask Edit Directed by Chad Burns Produced by Aaron Burns Written by Paul McCusker Starring Andrew Cheney John Rhys-Davies Kara Killmer Adetokumboh M'Cormack Steve Blackwood Thomas D. Mahard John Arden McClure Alan Madlane Music by Jurgen Beck Cnematography Ethan Ledden Editing by Mike Wech Production company Burns Family Studios Most faith-based films feature storylines revolving around crises of faith. In England, William Reynolds is doing criminal activity for Charles Kemp. 1/2. Indeed, Williams extreme soul makeover falls short until he realizes that the redemption he longs for isnt something he can grasp through his own efforts, only something that can be received from the Almighty. The drama elevates when Charlotte learns that William, with whom she is falling in love, is hunted by the powerful East India Company which would like nothing better than to see William dead and Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and the other patriots dead along with him. Working to redeem his name and win back the affections of the woman with whom he's never been fully truthful, Will now hides behind a new mask in hopes of thwarting his former employer. Just confirm how you got your ticket. We would study England in the Middle Ages and read Chaucer at the same time. This movie has great action, storyline, acting and casting. I think IMDb authority should do something about it. Let me show Charlotte that I can change because of her., In America, William and Charlotte talk about both forgiveness and redemption. With a better script, better acting and more consistency of tone, Beyond the Mask might have passed for a vacuous summer popcorn muncher. There is no sexual content at all, and while Gods name is called upon, it seems to be put to appropriate use (being either directed to Him, or part of a discussion about Him). This is no easy task but one they believe God has called them to do. HUNTRESS Comes to TFN Jan 8! Movieguide is a 501c3 non-profit and all donations are tax-deductible. [5], Aaron Burns on his and Chad's schooling environment that later inspired them to make Beyond the Mask, The idea for the movie began after cousins Aaron and Chad Burns finished their self-produced film called "Pendragon". Refusing to rush to judgment (or romance, for that matter), Charlotte gives William due credit when she can and does her best to encourage his new right-living momentum. Charlotte breaks up with him because he is William Reynolds and not Ryan Reynolds. And, yes, it's every bit as dopey as it sounds. William Reynolds is an assassin for the British East India Company, who attempts to "retire". The vote to declare independence was taken on July 2, 1776. Last night, I went to see the newly-released movie, "Beyond The Mask." It is the story of William Reynolds, an employee of the East India Company in 1776 who has a bloody past to hide. The film was later released on DVD. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. William, for his part, not only fiercely defends himself against Charles continuing assault, but also stands up for those around him (within the context of the burgeoning New World revolution). Pleased with the publicity his adventures garner in his own paper, Reynolds pins stories of his exploits on the wall of his room. To this end it makes extensive use of computer-generated effects and an overtly Hollywood approach to its action sequences. On the run in the American Colonies, a mercenary (Andrew Cheney) must regain the trust of the woman (Kara Killmer) he loves, while racing against time to foil a diabolical plot. Charlotte is a woman of deep faith, discernment and conviction, and she prays repeatedly for Gods guidance and mercy for herself and others. Chad Burns directed the Aaron Burns produced project. She then takes the story to the printing press so they can report that the man in the mask is a good man. The film also features some steampunk elements integral to the story that build on historical experiments by Benjamin Franklin. . At the head of the company is Sir Charles Kemp (a gleefully villainous John Rhys-Davies, who is probably having too good a time), who employs William Reynolds (Andrew Cheney) as a company assassin. I guess the reason for most negative reviews here is "mistargeted" audience. William Reynolds is doing criminal activity for Charles Kemp in England. Charlotte and Will discover a note saying that the carriage is not taking Will to prison. He asks, Do you believe in redemption? [9] Christian movie review site PluggedIn gave the film four out of five "Plugs" (Units for measuring family-friendliness). Working to redeem his name, William Reynolds (Andrew Cheney) now hides behind a different mask in hopes of thwarting his former employer. "[11], Movieguide gave the film a largely negative review, concluding that BEYOND THE MASK is a low quality movie. Charlotte saved his life when she found him nearly drowned in the river after being wounded. These first three stanzas to Alfred Noyes classic poem The Highwayman could have been a scene in director Chad Burns faith-based action-adventure film, Beyond the Mask. Writers Paul McCusker (writer and director, Adventures in Odyssey, Bonhoeffer, The Chronicles of Narnia radio dramas) and Stephen Kendrick (Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous) tell a fast-paced story of historical fiction with a dash of steampunk. Bill and The W.W. Reynolds Companies have been honored twice as NAIOP's Colorado Chapter Developer of the Year and most recently, Bill was honored with NAIOP's Lifetime Achievement President's Award. [citation needed], Beyond The Mask received negative reviews from critics, but largely positive reviews from selected Christian reviewers. Years Served: 2000-2019 . Dove is a Giving Company brand, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to help have people have simple moments with Jesus. Charlotte helps bring William to faith as well. [10] The Christian media site BreatheCast gave the film four stars, saying "The movie's fight choreography and period costuming are to be commended. This is a wonderful film, with solid acting, an intriguing (if on occasion confusing) script, good special effects, authentic period costumes and sets, and a pleasant number of explosions. Even so, Charlotte thinks his faith is a little wishy-washy. It's his job, so he kinda has to be. In every scene, for example, Charlotte has her lipstick perfectly applied, including when she gets out of the water. [citation needed][8], The film was to be released on DVD on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in 3,900 Walmart stores across the U.S., but some didn't receive copies until a few days later due to a distribution problem. An exceptional true story told by a heavy metal band? BEYOND THE MASK has a very strong Christian worldview. Based on true events, it ends with the signing of the Declaration of Independence but a lot of action, battles, and a little romance lead up to the historic event. Its clearly a B tier film (complete with starting out actors and passable CGI) but its trying so hard to seem bigger and it just doesn't work. This is a pseudo history of the beginning of the American Revolution that is part ZORRO and part WILD WILD WEST. Like many masked heroes, Reynolds works as a printeronly instead of Perry White or J. Jonah Jameson, his editor-in-chief is none other than Benjamin Franklin himself. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. The Christmas Truce of 1914 (9 minutes) Lured by the love of a young woman, he begins to mask his true self for a different one in hopes of gaining her acceptance. When Charlottes Uncle finally comes into town, William greets her uncle, who turns out to be Charles Kemp, the same criminal associate who wanted Williams head. Beyond the Mask instantly became one of my all-time favorite action films. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. And he rode with a jewelled twinkle. Zorro in the American Revolution. FORGED BY FIRE: A Steampunk Comic Adventure. Christian / Action / Drama / Family 103 minutes / 2015 RATING 8/10 William Reynolds is a 18th century assassin and the righthand man to the head of the East India Trading company. The action now shifts to Philadelphia, where Reynolds becomes the protege of (the steadfastly secular) Benjamin Franklin (Alan Madlane) and helps to thwart a plot to disrupt the just convened Continental Congress. Beyond the Mask has some shortcomings as well. Again, using the identity of his rescuer (Jeremiah Flack), William travels to the colony of Pennsylvania and finds a job in Benjamin Franklin's printing shop after passing Franklin's 'test of faith' and revealing that his sympathies lay with the revolutionary cause. Skim through any modern Bible and you will notice something peculiar: many pages are laid out as poetry, with appropriate spacing and indents. Payoff allows William his freedom or so he thought elements integral to the printing press they. 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