this film be set in the 1950 and not only in time but in style . it be a time of poodle skirt and mccarthyism and fear of the bomb . this script acknowledge the first only . there be a simplification of the time that will appeal to some but not to most . the character lack depth and the feel good problem the character face lack tension . that say and the low key act service the low key script very well . if you can identify with the character ( especially if you be mormon ) . you will enjoy this film . if you can not identify with the character and you will probably find the film slow and very boring .