Facing the Giants
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Movie Reviews of Facing the Giants
Movie Review: Surprised at Quality
Summary: 5 Stars
To be honest, when I hear, "it's a Christian movie," I wince. To me that usually means trite, unsubtle, with the supposed message (not the one that's really conveyed) bludgeoning people over the head, while the acting stinks up the screen and the cleanness of everything gets on my nerves. This isn't that movie.
I kept waiting for the story, or the action, or the actors to stumble (make that fumble). And they didn't. At times, it's evident that some of the actors are saying lines, but that was never very distracting and I've seen a LOT worse performances, by well-known Hollywood celebrities. A of couple times during the scenes of football games, it was evident that there had been only one camera filming. But I don't know that I would've noticed that so much, if I hadn't heard about it beforehand. The blurred parts only made me look away for a moment, and then I was right back into what was happening.
This movie explodes all stereotypes about southerners being ignorant, slow-talkin', thick-skinned, unfeeling, two-dimensional types or worse. Which is how they are portrayed in small parts in many, many films.
I knew it was possible for someone to be shown reading the Bible in some kind of visual media, and it just meant someone reading the Bible -- looking for wisdom, listening for guidance, being encouraged. Just a character, at that point in his (her) life. Not an extremist of some sort.
I cried several times, laughed hard several times and enjoyed myself thoroughly. Which is what I go to the movies for.
Movie Review: Wonderful Movie for Everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
I am so thrilled with this movie. I have shown it to my 7th and 8th grade students, and they have loved it also. This movie shows the struggle that one man faces as he attempts to lead his football team to a winning season. I won't go into all the details, as other reviewers have done an excellent job doing so. I will say that this is hands down one of the best movies I have seen, and I have personally NEVER heard anyone, youth or adult, say that he/she didn't like the movie. This film does an excellent job motivating Christians to rethink their attitudes and question whether or not they are "doing their best" to live out his/her faith. I'll be the first person to say that being a Christian will not make your life all roses. However, the movie does hit the bullseye with the message that by giving God the glory, all the time, and keeping faith in God will always result in God's perfect will taking place. With all of that said, my only complaint (and it is small) about the movie is the acting. Too often it seemed that the actors (mainly the wife) looked and acted as if she was performing in a high school play. Even that complaint was not enough to make me change my rating to 4 stars. I still think this is a five star movie. This is truly one of the first movies that has had a Christian theme (not counting Chronicles of Narnia) that didn't just blow me away by how tacky and low budget it appeared. In summation, if I could give this movie ten stars I would....the message is just that good.Movie Review: DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE RATING!
Summary: 5 Stars
The PG rating is there for "thematic elements." I'm guessing that refers to the fact that the movie mentions God and Christianity because the movie is utterly free from any swearing, hint of nudity--the only refererence to sex at all is that the feature couple in the film is trying to have a child--and no negative behaviour of any kind is promoted in this film. My wife and I just watched it (again) with our 7 year old kids and I felt absolutley zero need to fast forward any parts of the film or to correct any poor behaviour exhibited by the film (this is in sharp contrast to the vast bulk of "kids" movies that they watch). The movie is absolutely safe for children.
The storyline is simple but compelling and EXTREMELY powerful. You will experience a ton of positive emotions while enjoying this film. Nearly everyone will connect at some level with this movie. I have shown it to a group of junior high and high school kids and they were completely engrossed in the movie from start to finish.
As I first started watching this movie I thought, "Great, another Christian movie with sub-par acting." However, this thinking was dispelled within minutes of the film's start. The acting isn't perfect but these actors ended up being perfect for portraying this incredibly moving story.
Buy it, have a family night and watch a great film completely unafraid to talk about and glorify Christianity's God.
Movie Review: Christianity FINALLY portrayed in a POSITIVE light!
Summary: 5 Stars
How wonderful to see Hollywood actually portray Christianity in a positive light. I've grown so tired of all the movies, beginning in the late 50's, that attack religion. The reglious character are almost always portrayed as the crazy or bad guy, while the hero of the movie is often immoral, and a terrible role model.
Granted, the acting wasn't the greatest. But after awhile, I didn't mind. The chacters seem to grow on you, and the acting does get better as it goes along.
A few of the other reviewer's have said that there were some racist tones to the movie. I did not feel or notice this at all as I watched the film. I think they are trying to make something out of nothing. I saw no racism. I think that people of all races will enjoy this movie, and want to be better individuals because of it.
SUMMARY:
A great, and inspiring movie. Don't watch it expecting for big blockbuster speciall effects, oscar winning acting, or over the top action sequences. Watch it for it's heart and message, which is what it's purpose is. You won't be dissapointed.
Please support these film makers. We've been begging Hollywood for family safe entertainment. Hollywood listens to money and nothing else. They are starting to make these family films, but if they don't make money on them, they won't make them. Plain and simple.
Movie Review: Changing Your Attitudes Can Change Your Life
Summary: 5 Stars
Everything goes wrong for Coach Grant and his high school football team. Six years as coach, and he hasn't had a single winning season. The players have a defeatist attitude against good teams, and also manage to goof up when playing weaker teams. The players fail to apply themselves in either academics or on the field. One after another, the few talented and motivated players leave for better teams.
The problems pile up. There is gossip about the need to replace Grant with a coach who can win. "The team, the kids, and the community deserve better." His wife cannot get pregnant after four years of trying. On top of all that, there are annoyances that add insult to injury. There is a mysterious odor in the home, and the family car has a battery that keeps on dying.
A change in attitude can lead to a change in circumstances. The players focus on Christ, resolve to do their very best for Him, and praise Him in victory and in defeat. The rapid building of a fortification wall by the Prophet Nehemia, with each person responsible for only the segment of wall in front of his home, serves as the inspiration for an impregnable defense. Christ's teaching about the narrow entry into heaven serves as a metaphor for accurately-centered field-goal kicks.
A delightful and inspiring movie!