  Crossing OverMPAA Rating:
 for pervasive language, some strong violence and sexuality/nudity._____
Moviemaking Quality:
Primary Audience:
Adults
Genre:
Drama
Length:
1 hr. 53 min.
Year of Release:
2009
USA Release:
February 27, 2009 (limited—9 theaters)
DVD: June 9, 2009  
Relevant Issues
Why does God allow innocent people to suffer? Answer What about the issue of suffering? Doesn't this prove that there is no God and that we are on our own? Answer What kind of world would you create? Answer VIOLENCE—How does viewing violence in movies affect families? Answer A single man or woman can help change the world. Read about some who did with faith and God's help…
“Every day thousands of people illegally cross our borders… only one thing stands in their way. America.” Producer’s Synopsis: “A multi-character canvas about immigrants of different nationalities struggling to achieve legal status in Los Angeles. Explores the border, document fraud, the asylum and green card process, work-site enforcement, naturalization, the office of counter terrorism and the clash of cultures.
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Neutral - This movies does have some gratuitous nudity. Just don't watch it (it wasn't sexually stimulating). The main thrust of the movie is tolerance and compassion. Don't just enforce harsh laws. The downtrodden are people too and should be cared for, not exploited. I can't remember whether the language was offensive or not. Negative
Negative - My comments are simple. If you are a Christian who is sensitive to the Holy Spirit and not wanting a movie filled with language, sex, nudity and violence to quench the Spirit and offend the Spirit… then DO NOT see this movie. I shut it off within 30 min because it was filled with content that easily would offend Holy Spirit. Don't allow this stuff into your soul, it's terrible. The beginning of the movie is confusing and all over the place… boring. Movie Critics
…You can feel the characters being moved around like pieces on a chessboard in “Crossing Over,” an overweeningly deterministic mosaic of U.S. immigration case studies.… the way the picture dwells almost exclusively on cinematically exploitable elements—gangbanger crime, prostitution, honor killing, terrorism paranoia—gives it a sordid patina that even the classy, able thesps can't offset.… …Just when you thought it was safe to avoid “message” pictures and Oscar hopefuls… …If Mr. Kramer’s outrage felt honest, his film would be easier to respect.… …Heartfelt but heavy-handed critique of American immigration policies.… …so eager to go for the emotional jugular that it never quite forges an enlightening point of view.… |
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