- THE REAL ST. PATRICK— Who was this influential servant of Christ honored by the Irish? What is his TRUE and inspiring story?
- WISDOM— What is it and how can I become wiser?
- PURITY— Why should I save sex for marriage?
- EFFECTIVE RESPONSES— How can I best respond to tough questions from unbelievers?
- Novocaine
- Mufasa: Mickey 17
- Captain America: Brave New World
- Paddington in Peru
- Love Hurts
- Flight Risk
- Wolf Man
- Survive
- A Complete Unknown
- Maria
Harrison Ford, American film actor and producer—“The Call of the Wild” (2020), “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Firewall,” “Crossing Over,” “42,” “Patriot Games,” “Clear and Present Danger”. Ford is the 4th highest-grossing domestic box-office star of all time. • Faith: Agnosticism, practices Tibetan Buddhism, following the Dalai Lama, although Ford’s religious background is Jewish and Catholic • Worldview: Environmentalism (activist), Progressive Liberalism (activist, and outspoken, close friend of former President Bill Clinton)
Ben Affleck, American film actor, director, producer—“The Way Back,” “Argo,” “The Town,” “He’s Just Not That Into You,” “Pearl Harbor,” “Paycheck,” “Good Will Hunting,” “Daredevil” • Faith: Apparently Secularism, although he has some affinity to the teachings of Buddhism • Worldview: Progressive Liberalism (activist), Gay marriage supporter
Please take a moment now to pray for these influential people (prayer suggestions).
Clueless
for sex related dialogue and some teen use of alcohol and drugs.
Reviewed by: Lisa Vitello
CONTRIBUTOR
| Moral Rating: | Very Offensive |
| Moviemaking Quality: |
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| Primary Audience: | Teens Young-Adults Adults |
| Genre: | Romance Comedy |
| Length: | 1 hr. 37 min. |
| Year of Release: | 1995 |
| USA Release: |
July 19, 1995 |
Being caught up in a superficial lifestyle revolving around expensive clothes and high placement on the social hierarchy
Shallow, rich people
Beverly Hills high school
Seeing oneself as a matchmaker
Forging a love letter
What does the Bible say about lying and deception?
Guidelines—What are the biblical guidelines for dating relationships?
For a follower of Christ, what is love—a feeling, an emotion, or an action?
What is true love and how do you know when you have found it?
Learn how to make your love the best it can be. Christian answers to questions about sex, marriage, sexual addictions, and more.
What about Gays needs to change? —It may not be what you think.
Read stories about those who have struggled with homosexual desires
EARTH’S ENVIRONMENT—Should Christians be concerned about the environment?
What is man’s responsibility to the environment?
| Featuring |
Alicia Silverstone … Cher Paul Rudd … Josh Stacey Dash … Dionne Brittany Murphy … Tai Donald Faison … Murray Elisa Donovan … Amber Breckin Meyer … Travis Jeremy Sisto … Elton Dan Hedaya … Mel Horowitz Nicole Bilderback … Summer See all » |
| Director | Amy Heckerling |
| Producer |
Paramount Pictures Robert Lawrence Productions Robert Lawrence Scott Rudin |
| Distributor |
“Sex. Clothes. Popularity. Is there a problem here?”
“Clueless” is not meant to be more than a tongue in cheek caracature of the teenage angst that infects our culture. While the film makers succeed in presenting this fashion addicted, sexually savvy, party-hard group of girls in a comical light, the film also succeeds in glorifying all of the above behavior. Especially vulnerable are the pre-teen girls who will be less than favorably influenced by the attitudes and actions of the heroine of “Clueless” named Cher.
The plot revolves around Cher’s trials and tribulations as she negotiates her relationships with her father, her friends and her step-brother. She is sweet and shallow, rewarded for talking her way into better grades without really working for them. She sees herself as a matchmaker, but laments that there is no one for her since she refuses to involve herself with high school boys. At one point, she thinks she has found the boy of her dreams, only to find out he is homosexual.
The film culminates with her realization that she is in love with her college-aged step-brother and they become a couple. Obviously, there is nothing in this movie which could be considered redeeming. The film making is clever and the dialog is very witty, but every form of evil is presented with a pretty face to the audience.
Most every Christian will be offended by this movie. There is a huge amount of sexual innuendo. Drug use is presented as fun and acceptable and virginity is disparaged. There is also a fair amount of profanity throughout. Unless you are ready to go to your prayer closet and ask God for forgiveness for allowing this garbage into your head, avoid “Clueless” at all costs. Do NOT under any circumstances allow your kids to see it.
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Granted “Clueless” is a bit problematic in it’s moral values, that earned its PG-13 rating, compared to many teen movies that were released in the late 90’s up until 2024, “Clueless” is relatively tame and mild in comparison.
This movie does show the importance and value of family and friendships in a person’s life, how it’s good to help others. “Clueless” belongs in a pop culture time capsule for future generations to see!
My Ratings: Moral rating: Offensive / Moviemaking quality: 4