Rob ordered the DVD Facing the Giants and it came in the mail yesterday. It was by no means a Hollywood production. The plot lines were predictable, it was hokey and preachy, and I had quite a few theological quibbles. And, yet, I loved it. I went through the Kleenex watching both the movie and the special feature section on how the movie came to be made. Perhaps, I was simply moved by watching a movie made in this decade that wasn't over sexualized or dripping in senseless violence.
If you haven't heard about Facing the Giants, it's a David vs. Goliath story. Not just the plot, but how it got to be in cinemas. A Baptist church in Georgia decided one day to get into the movie making business. They used no professional actors, only church members. Most everyone involved in making the movie was a volunteer.
It blows me away that such a clearly Christian flick was actually shown in movie cinemas across this country. It showed here for about six weeks.
To read a full review, click HERE for Plugged In Online.
Not everyone loved this film. HERE is a scathing review from Church of the Masses.
If you haven't heard about Facing the Giants, it's a David vs. Goliath story. Not just the plot, but how it got to be in cinemas. A Baptist church in Georgia decided one day to get into the movie making business. They used no professional actors, only church members. Most everyone involved in making the movie was a volunteer.
It blows me away that such a clearly Christian flick was actually shown in movie cinemas across this country. It showed here for about six weeks.
To read a full review, click HERE for Plugged In Online.
Not everyone loved this film. HERE is a scathing review from Church of the Masses.
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I bought the movie for our family to watch on Friday night (family movie night). My husband is a big football guy, and my girls are pretty active in swimming. I just thought it had a great underlying message.
Two thumbs up for me!
How funny that you mention this movie. We just watched it this past Friday (family movie night at our house).
I agree a bit with the hokeyness, but overall it had a wonderful message. We are a family with athletes and it was perfect to watch the night before a big swim meet. My girls and husband loved it.
You must think I am a dummy Maureen. I commented, but then I thought it didn't work.
Now you get two comments from me which basically say the same thing.
Not at all!!! It happens all the time. Because I have to approve all comments, they don't appear right away. So, often times people think their comments haven't been posted.
Hi there,
My name is Monique & I'm part of the PR team for Sherwood Pictures--creators of FACING THE GIANTS.
Thank you so much for supporting the movie on your blog! We wanted to keep you informed of their latest project--FIREPROOF.
It's due to hit theaters this September in theaters nationwide. You can go to www.fireproofthemovie.com to view the trailer, read the synopsis, and sign up for updates to stay up to date with all of the FIREPROOF happenings! If you're interested in learning more or need any resource, pictures, and downloads for your blog please email me at monique@lovell-fairchild.com and I will be happy to get you what you need.
Again, thanks for blogging!
Monique
Lovell-Fairchild Communications
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