Ace Wonder

I like that I did not expected the guy that bought the land to be a bad guy!I liked the movie.

Unique, fun, mystery story line to keep the adults and older children guessing with some fun "graphic novel" and crazy character interludes that keep the younger ones interested as well! Family values are portrayed beautifully but not overly preachy. It's obvious to born-again believers that are also raising their families that Gator's (Ace Wonder) family is representing a Christian family - modest, well-behaved, respectful and unified but this is not proclaimed "out-loud" in the movie - not a lot of "normal" christian activities like praying, church going or sharing the gospel. There were a couple of places that some evangelical things could have happened but probably for the sake of "not being preachy" they went with a more subtle, wholesome family movie rather than evangelical.A father's role is wonderfully esteemed - Gator's dad is shown as a gentle yet strong and intelligent man that is involved and active in his children's life, while the other father is dealing with the legacy of a "present father but not engaged."Good acting and decent film production for non-Hollywood - the mystery/graphics are fun enough that you are not too distracted by some of the stiff/low budget spots.My kids (ages 13, 6,5,4 & 2) loved the characters. The only negative I found was when Ace (a 10 year old boy) drove off in the Jeep - this wasn't addressed as something he should never do again! Knowing that I have a boy that as soon as he can reach the gas pedal will likely try something crazy like that this stood out to me but might not bother anyone else!

Cute movie super clean but also good!

Two thumbs up on this movie. Super cute and fun. The main character is a 10 yr old kid who is producing a graphic novel about a detective... at the same time that he's living out being the detective and trying to solve his first case.The visuals are very well done. The comic-style art panels used in some of the transitions was fantastic. Some of the acting is a bit stilted, but it has that sort of campy, corny humor that I like, which offsets the mild taste of "super-clean family-friendly indie film". I laughed a lot. Gotta love a story about a detective with an internal monologue that his client insists he can hear (probably because the detective is speaking out loud).My kids liked it, too. In one of the scenes towards the end, there's a bit of a plot twist and my 11 yr old son bursts out, "But--this was not a sci-fi movie! I refuse to believe this. Mysteries are not science fiction. It's either Star Wars or Sherlock Holmes -- NOT BOTH!"A fun mystery that keeps you guessing. Quirky characters. Even a heart-warming message about the importance of family woven into the mix. I'm hoping that Ace Wonder becomes a series!

First of all this is a remake of a video they made earlier called "Heartstrings." The basic plot is the same: find clues to solve the mystery. It's the same actors. A Grandpa has died and left some clues to a mystery. Some have complained about the acting. You must remember it's not made on a Hollywood budget with Hollywood actors. All that being said, the actors do fine and the cinematic quality is more than adequate. Some people have complained about a man pointing a gun at a kid. Whatever. If that bothers you, don't watch the film. You've been warned. Just know that the good guy wins and the bad guy doesn't.It gets only 4 stars, because there were some things missing in this film that were included in the original.

I purchased this movie a couple of weeks ago, and finally got around to watching it last night. I've got to say it -- Well done, guys! This movie was simply great fun. I think it would be unfair to compare it to a major Hollywood production, except to say that it is free from the stuff that takes the joy out of a good story.Throughout the movie, we laughed, we said, "that guy is great!", and Gator just cracked us up. Yes, some of the story is ridiculous, but I say that in the good, fun, charming and thoroughly enjoyable sense of the word. Yes, there are a couple of holes in the story, but if I get serious about nit-picking those, I'd be missing the entire point of the movie.You can view this movie just for the fun, or you can choose to notice the underlying message (from a dead man!) of what it means to be a man and a father.I will be recommending this movie to a lot of people.

We streamed this video on a date night with our 12 year old daughter. We loved it so much I ran out to Walmart and bought the DVD so that the whole family can watch it together. I was so impressed with this movie. Impressed by what was in it and impressed with what wasn't in it. No swears, no flesh, no God's name in vain ... I mentioned this in line while purchasing the movie, and the woman at the register and the one standing behind me both looked up in surprise, then they quized me, and then they were eager to see the movie.Ace Wonder was really well done. There was so much about it that gave glory to God. It was also very professional, the acting, cinematography, and special effects were on par with Hollywood. But the story line was better than most Holywood movies. I hope you see this movie and tell all your friends about it. I would really like to see many more films like this one.

Adventure and suspense are keys to holding someone's attention. This movie is full of both. There is much excitement, and the storyline holds plenty of room for the imagination to roam. Mystery should make you question who's behind what. This one will offer you the chance to pick your suspect(s) well before it is solved.

Super, had it delivered on time! Great movie enjoyed it right to the end, looking forward for the next one done by this group.

Great movie! Loved it from start to end. This is the movie their "heartstrings" should have been

Great Story. Inspiring production. Well done for a good Christian movie.