Following are published reviews on GTD or ones Justice Pictures has received from individuals. Enjoy!

I have talked about your film more than any other at the WYSIWYG festival. I really want your film to change the lives of high schoolers (& even young adults + parents in helping them to know how to talk to their kids. Most parents don't tell their kids things like, "gosh, I remember wanting your dad so bad...", etc.). I know this film has so much going for it!

I liked the non-sugar-coated reality about how to handle the situation when things get too hot & heavy in a relationship. I was impressed by the camera angles, lighting, and quality of the production. The soundtrack was quite good. And the general feel of the film rocked... See a lot of people will try to tell you that abstinence is a viable option- but often the people telling you do not have very much appeal or they are from a different age/social background & you get the feeling it would be easy for them to stay abstinent because they either didn't have many offers or opportunities OR they were from a time period that you would just get married & that would be the end of the problem. The movie provides a realistic yet moral approach to handling the passionate & sexually frustrating feelings that a serious & loving couple experiences.

Yvonna Lynn/Coppel, TX /www.YvonnaLynn.com

The theaters and television are full of examples of pregnant teens, testosterone-pumped hunks and hideously dysfunctional families. Their collective message? Making a mockery of sexual abstinence. Its moniker? A theme of hands-off discipline that appears entrenched in society's psyche; a spirit of lawlessness not easily removed.

That was the status quo until young independent producers like Going the Distance's Shawn Justice, realized there was an entire arena of movie-making dealing frivolously with teen dating and pre-marital sex. Justice -- writer, producer, director and, just for icing on the cake, actor in the movie -- has put together a film that dares to take the risk.

Going the Distance focuses on four teenagers completing their senior year, anticipating what the real world has in store. Best of friends, playing together in a band, Phil (Chris Bresky) and Jason (Jacob Attilio) meet the girls of their dreams. Love follows. Nicole (Shelbi Wescott) and Kate (Stephanie Smith) find themselves, with Phil and Jason, smack in the middle of adult situations filled with love, temptation and the precarious trappings that follow.

The story is one we've all heard, one we've all experienced. Many of us have traveled down the same roads depicted in this movie, good and bad. Most of us can identify with the situations and the consequences of the choices made in Going the Distance.

There are a couple of scenes in the movie that at first might tempt you shut off the VCR. Hang in there. Trust me. Justice, the producer, doesn't go the distance with what his audience sees.

Justice runs the risk of offending two groups -- the very groups he's trying to reach. The film may offend some parents who believe their kids would never get involved in pre-marital shenanigans. They have forgotten just how easy it was to trip over the line. Many teenagers may turn up their noses at being told DON'T! But they haven't yet seen the consequences of going too far.

This is a movie that parents and their teens would do well to view together. It is a movie that demands of the viewer discussion and analysis. It is a movie with a message we need to hear and hear and hear. The subjects of teenage dating and youthful relationships are too important to simply treat this as another teen movie.

Shawn Justice of Justice Pictures has just produced the best abstinence movie I have ever seen! Frankly, it blew my socks off! I began watching it with the impression that it was a low quality production due to the film quality (not your normal movie grain). I rapidly became involved with the characters and the theme of the movie. I was astounded to discover a clear message of abstinance without the normal "preachy" element. By the end of the movie I had been moved to tears twice and wished I had been in possession of this tool while my teenagers were still young (13 or so). Believe me, if you are a parent you will want to purchase this video for your children's education.

About your film, "Going The Distance." It was a tough topic--pro-abstinence for teens--and the film went about it in a classy and non-threatening presentation--no tough talk, not preachy, just the experiences teens go through and the viewers can relate to it. The message of abstinence got across very well.

With few such films available today, "Going the Distance" fills the bill very well. The quality of the production is great; very professional and done with much thought. Filming is first class. The actors all have experience, and while not Hollywood stars, do very well and came across very authentic. They were photogenic and did their lines and acting well.

It was realistic, very authentic. Teens will relate to it; it talks their language. And it is up to date--in tune with the times. I believe it will be very effective for those willing to watch, listen, and learn. They will connect with the characters in the film who are typical of today's youth who speak their language.

It is definitely a good film for church youth groups--in seminars and conferences. Since it is not specially aimed at Christian audiences, the film should also do well for youth outside the church, especially for those who have not confronted the issue head on and considered the consequences. Possibly the young teen crowd would be a good target. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Richard Koe/Writer, Christian News Northwest/Portland, Oregon

The thing I like most about your movie is that it wasn't afraid to tackle tough issues. You expertly handled teenage sexuality. It's a good discussion film for older teens.

I was very impressed with your top-notch production values. The picture and sound were superb. Good use of cranes and dollies to create a cinematic feel. Overall the teenagers were very believable in their roles and made the movie enjoyable.

It may be a little long for teenagers to want to sit through, but the dialog is good and realistically shows the consequences of the teen's choices, good and bad. This movie can be an effective tool because it creates a strong case for abstinence without being preachy.

Marc Linn/Linn Productions/Rapid City, SD

I bought a pre-release copy of your video "Going the Distance". I thought it was an accurate picture of the teen world and sexual pressures. I gave the video to a number of teens and they all felt the video was worth watching and could reach teens with the abstinence 'til marriage message.

I am an abstinence 'til marriage educator and do a lot of parent presentations. The reason that I had teens look at the video is that I would like to promote it at our meetings as an item parents could view with their teen and then discuss. It is critical that teens and parents talk about sexual issues. I believe your video can be a catalyst for those discussions.

Gary D. Swant/SAFE Inc./Deer Lodge, MT

Stephen Wistar, a friend of mine, sent me a copy of Going the Distance, and asked if I would forward my comments to you. I thoroughly enjoyed the film. As an abstinence educator, I appreciated the excellent role modeling the movie provides to young people as to why and HOW to remain abstinent.

I found the characters engaging and the storyline realistic. The acting was good, and though the cinematography was spare, the story was never hoky. In my view, the most important strength of this movie is the role modeling it provides: in particular--the negotiating of boundaries between Phil and Nicole after they had gone farther than they meant to and decided to pull back; the fishing trip "talk" between Phil and his dad; the explanation of the chastity necklace by Nicole; the idea of placing the baby for adoption. Small surprises throughout kept the movie light and delightful--for example the "cold shower" resolve to the renegotiations scene; The double--"I can't do this yet"--leaving the get-away car to give back the chastity necklace; and leaving the honeymoon suite to get the key out of the door.

Although feature length makes it too long to show in one class period, I believe this film can still be an excellent educational tool, in the schools, community youth organizations, and church youth groups. To be most effective, I think the movie should be accompanied by an educational guide for teachers and youth leaders, to help them lead discussion afterward, and provide factual information about such issues. I have seen many abstinence videos, but very few of this quality.

Hylie Flournoy/Education Director, Generation Builders/Texas

I loved your film, "Going The Distance." It was beautifully photographed and realistically portrayed.

It reminded me of the coming of age film, "Rebel Without a Cause" with James Dean and Natalie Wood. The passion of the young man who portrayed Jason in "Going The Distance" reminded me of James Dean's character.

I have worked with young men in prison. I had and have close relationships with young women, also. I believe I have an affinity for young people and I believe this film will make an essential impact on the youth. I believe this film can cross barriers and cultures while conveying an important and timely message.

Besides our youth, "Going The Distance" will impact anyone who relates to young adults in any number of circumstances.

The actors all give fine performances and are well cast. The music, I believe, is catchy and adds to the intensity of the message while helping to convey it. May your efforts be blessed.

Cheryl Guadagnoli /Chicago, IL