The question, “. . .and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”, from Micah 6:8 or even John 3:16, might have helped Pete in his quest to save Danny’s soul. But 8-year-old Pete’s misguided, heartfelt tests, designed for his frail friend to prove his worthiness, and Danny’s determination to pass the tests would, no doubt, put a smile on God’s face. The O’Malley’s are a loving family but Dad’s Irish temper and beer drinking trigger arguments with Patrick (Eddie Kaye Thomas), his teenage son. Mom is the no-nonsense referee, who smacks her kids on the mouth when they say bad words and supports Patrick’s dream of becoming a doctor. The PG rating reflects the use of two strong profanities which negate Dove’s approval, a few mild obscenities and crudities; however there are no f- or s-words spoken. The good news about STOLEN SUMMER is that, ultimately, the boys embody the message of Micah 6:8 without even knowing it.
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