William S. (Revbilly) from BAXTER, MN Reviewed on 9/7/2009...
AWESOME!!!
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Movie Reviews
How a Christian Movie Should Be Made
Artist & Author | Near Mt. Baker, WA | 02/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I try to include as many spiritual movies in my reviews that I can, as long as they are consistent with traditional Christian values. This movie goes right to the top of the list of Spiritual movies; it is how I think a Christian movie should be made. First, it is an exciting and fascinating story in itself; a 12-year-old boy and girl pledge their love for each other, but are separated. Will they forget their promises to each other, like most kids, or somehow find their way back to each other.
In this movie, we have an unchurched girl, Sarah, who somehow senses the Presence of God in her life. She, like her hero Joan of Arc, clearly wants to live only in ways that are pleasing to God. When she feels she has sinned, knowing of Confession in the Catholic Church, she turns to the local priest. I should interject here that this priest is how a priest should be, and, indeed, he is like most all the priests I've met. (Unlike so much media negative image of Catholic priests.) The way he handles Sarah serves to strengthen her faith. But, all this spiritual element is done so subtly, so naturally and without a hint of preaching, that it really is Christianity by example. I should add that Sarah is not a confirmed Catholic, so Protestants can appreciate the story as much as anyone would.
I don't dare say anything more lest I give away the story, which is a powerful story of simple faith and trust in God. All I have to say is that I have watched thousands of movies, many with spiritual elements, and this is by far the top in general production quality, caliber of acting, and in its story. I have to thank Mel Gibson for showing that there is a real thirst for top-quality Christian movies. If you watch only one spiritual movie this year, make it this one."
Excellent!!!!!
Elizabeth L. Rushing | Opp, AL | 02/06/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this movie. I was expecting it to be poor quality and not very good but I took a chance and I am glad I did. This movie was about a young girl who saved herself for this one guy for over five years and was given visions from God. I love this movie. Five stars!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Great Movie
Katherine | 05/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw this movie a long time ago in theaters. It was really really good and I'm a kid but I still thought it was great!"
Something to Ponder
T. Laury | Grapevine, TX USA | 07/12/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw this film on the big screen and couldn't get it out of my mind for quite a while afterwards. I bought it recently and have enjoyed viewing it again. It offers an intriguing story of a "good girl" with an almost mystic inner conflict and a "bad guy" who is hauntingly evil. It is one of those films that has more to reveal upon a second viewing. I highly recommend it."