OREM, Utah — According to LDS Film Festival head honcho Christian Vuissa, the opening night feature film, "You're so Cupid," has already been snagged for the television screen at the very least.It's one of three films that are coming into the 2010 festival of movies, documentaries and shorts that Vuissa predicts may break into the mass market — like "Forever Strong," "Errand of Angels" and "One Man's Treasure" from festivals past.(The other two include "Broken Hill" and "White on Rice.")That's not to say there aren't other films that may make a Mormon mark on the cinematic world.Previews shown prior to the screening of "You're so Cupid" included a number of flicks with real possibilities. "I am from Nowhere: The People History Ignored (the story of the Lemko people's persecution)," "Jack'd Up" (a dramatic short involving two athletes competing in motocross events with one in a wheelchair) and "The Yankles" (being screened at a major Jewish film festival this week as well with many of the major parts played by Mormons) among others."You're so Cupid" (a drama comedy/romance) started things off nicely with beautiful cinematography and lush music that accompanied some nice acting and a sweet story.It's a modern-day version of "Parent Trap" without Hayley Mills playing both parts.The story revolves around a pair of fraternal twins who have apparently inherited some magical matchmaking abilities from their dad. Their dad is separated from their mom and this makes them sad.These two pretty teenage girls are trying to get their parents back together with some not-so-subtle tricks and trying to survive their first love as well. Of course, they end up competing for the same boy and doing some dirty tricks on one another.Again, while the story is a little predictable and simplistic in its resolution, there are enough surprises along the way to make it a watchable movie.The dialogue is snappy, and there's a fair amount of humor.The delivery is crisp, and the story keeps up.It's interesting to see what happens even if you think you know where this is going.It's also fun to see the story played out at recognizable local haunts such as the Discovery Park in Pleasant Grove, Allyse's in the University Mall and the gardens at Thanksgiving Point.Director John Lyde has obviously lent his considerable skills to this production written by Sally Meyer as the pace is quick and transitions smooth.It makes for a pleasant 90 minutes.The annual festival, which is staged at the SCERA Center for the Arts, continues through Saturday. Tickets are available at the door, 745 S. State St.
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