Castle Rock
Dove "Family-Approved"
Recommended for ages 12 and over
Video Release: 6/26/2012
Reviewer: Edwin L. Carpenter
Source: Video
Writer: Craig Clyde
Producer: Bryce Fillmore
Director: Craig Clyde
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 85 min.
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Starring: Alana Austin, Roger Velasco, Pamela Bach, Wolf Larson, Frank Gorshin, Ernest Borgnine
Synopsis:
 Andy's mother has had enough of her rebellious teenage daughter, so she sends her out into the desert near Castle Rock with her grandpa (Ernest Borgnine) and his dog, Farley, for a serious reality check. As they're setting up camp, Farley takes off and Andy goes looking for him. When she returns, her grandpa is nowhere to be found-rescued by some locals after suffering a terrible stroke. Now Andy and Farley are alone in the desert with no other options except to make the trek to the nearest town. But they're not alone for long when they come across Antonio, a young illegal immigrant on the run from border patrol. If they want to make it out alive, they'll have to stick together. Dove Worldview:
This movie is fantastic and will have you watching intensely to see what happens next. It features veteran actor Ernest Borgnine, who plays "Grandpa", and he is selected by his daughter Libby (Pamela Bach) to spend time with his precocious teenage granddaughter Andy (played terrifically by Alana Austin).
When Grandpa has a stroke while traveling with Andy near the desert (they had stopped to rest), Grandpa's friend Mack (Frank Gorshin) comes along to visit him as they had bumped into each other earlier at a convenience store. With Andy chasing the family dog Farley and trying to get him to come back, Mack is unaware that Grandpa's granddaugther is nearby and finds Grandpa on the ground and rushes him to the hospital, leaving Andy behind.
A young prisoner named Antonio has escaped and he and Andy cross paths. But Antonio is not all bad. He and Andy help one another and effectively save each other's lives. They grow attracted to each other too. With Andy's mom Libby desperate to find her daughter a local law official named Matt Cade (Wolf Larson) helps in the search. In dealing with an infected leg from a fall, and being pursued by a dog infected with rabies, Antonio has his hands full, as does Andy who is bitten by a snake after caring for Antonio. Antonio goes for help for Andy but will it be in time?
This is a terrific movie. It does contain a few bloody scenes of the young man's wounded leg and it might be a bit strong for sensitive viewers, but these scenes are few. The plot and performances make this one interesting to watch and we are pleased to award "Castle Rock" our Dove "Family-Approved" Seal for ages twelve plus. It shows that perseverance and working together can accomplish success in seemingly impossible tasks. Once you hit "play" on your DVD player, you won't want to stop until you get to the end of this one. It's really good!
Sex: A few kissing scenes by a young couple; they lie next to each other in the desert at night to stay warm and they have a fire going.
Language: H-7; PO-1; A-4; D-1; Butt-1
Violence: Tension between a girl and her mother and between the girl and her grandfather; a young man's wounded leg is very bloody and soon it is infected and a girl places maggots on it to eat away the dead flesh; girl is bitten by a rattlesnake; a dog comes back bloodied from fighting coyotes and he has rabies and chases two characters; dog attacks two characters but does not bite them; a dog is shot.
Drugs: A man places cocaine in a prisoner's hands so he gets the blame for having it; a few comments about drinking and getting a cold one; a man says he once got into trouble for being drunk and disorderly.
Nudity: None
Other: A "spic" comment and a comment about illegal aliens getting into the country and taking jobs away from Americans; a death and cemetery service take place and there is grieving.
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