Woodlawn | Say MovieNight Kevin
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"I'm asking you to choose Jesus."
"Oh. Guess he's not a Calvinist."
I died.
My favorite too!
That awkward moment when you were an extra in this movie
+carly rohling that's cool though! Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾
Same
Same
I feel like the "Death Of The Author" philosophy terrifies a lot of Christian filmmakers. If you allow for audience interpretation there's a chance that they might not get the Christian message, so they feel the need to hammer in preaching scenes and "persecution" scenes to make sure that the intended message is the only possible takeaway. If you want to send a message AND tell a good story, then you have to be willing to potentially be misunderstood.
That being said, this movie feels significantly less scummy than God's Not Dead.
I agree. killing off the Atheist when he was the antagonist villanist character was just....
+Rise Of The Kumquat +Rise Of The Kumquat I agree. This stripe of Christian is very fond of
clear-cut messages in their fiction, to the point that they become
conservative in their taste of narrative style. I used to hang out at an
Evangelical board back in the day, because I found the phenomeon so
alien, and in the entertainment section there was endless complaining
about anything at all not very traditional in terms of story telling.
It's not just when it comes to the content proper that they prefer
tradition.
Their literary style tends to align with the 19th century at its blandest and extremely watered down. They abhor modernism and post-modernism is close to anathema. Anything that is fragmentary is delivery, or stream-of-consciousness, or non-rhymed poetry is immediately discarded as unacceptable.
It's not just that they dislike it, they often equate experimental fiction of any kind as 'wrong' and perhaps even sinful. The idea is that a clear, no-interpretation piece of fiction displays an orderly, godly way of creating while innovations that may muddle the message are a sign of moral degeneration.
Nocturnalux What were their thoughts on Lord Of The Rings?
Rise Of The Kumquat
They tend to really, really love it. Mostly it's because Tolkien was a Christian but they are perhaps surprisingly fond of fantasy as a genre. To the point that 'Christian fiction' is an actual sub-genre. But rest assured there are also those who hate it for being 'magical' as thus potentially 'demonic.' There is most definitely a double standard, though, as Tolkien is mostly loved but Harry Potter tends to be lumped in the 'demonic' category.
Tolkien also has that very traditional kind of writing that appeals to them. No profanity, no sex also help his popularity in Evangelical circles. But I suspect that if Tolkien were not a Christian and still wrote LotR, they would not be half as fond of it.
What they really hate, apart from erotica, obviously, is literary fiction. It drives them insane how literature can exist as an art form disconnected from a message. They want literature, music, movies, etc, to contain and express a moral, namely their own. Deviate from this and they frown on it.
Particularly interesting is their approach to what Christians can and can't show in movies/books. An actual example I encountered on this forum included a Christian author that was struggling with what to actually include in his book about a pastor having an affair.
Needless to say the ending was decided ahead of time as having the pastor realize the error of his ways and re-consign his life to Jesus. But should the author just hint at the affair? Or actually show it? Can Christians write in detail about sin in order to make a story beliavable or is that, in itself, sinful?
The majority was of the opinion that no, Christian authors should not actually show anything truly bad.
i know you wrote this 5 years ago but this is a remarkable insight into writing.
_"I'm legally obligated to let you guys know I've recently moved into the neighborhood."_
That it is absolutely hilarious. I'm surprised it's not littered throughout the comment section already.
Haha. I think a lot of people don't catch all my dirty jokes. They think too well of me. Which is their first mistake. lol.
The very phrase "just tell a good story" went through my mind two seconds before you said it. This is exactly the problem with most Christian film: the goal has become sending a message moreso than telling a good story. What filmmakers miss though, is that if you tell a really good story, your message will come through so much clearer than if you simply use a script to prop up a point.
I'd like to see you review "Mom's Night Out". If you take it for the exaggerated light comedy movie that it was designed to be, I think you'd be doing pretty well to find fault with it.
I was watching this movie last night...when the title "Woodlawn" appeared on the screen I totally expected you to start singing "Woooooodlaaaaaaaaaaawnnnnnnn..."
Woodlaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwn!
There is hostility to Christianity in culture. However, Modern Christians have bought into the victim mentality of our culture. Compared to most Christians around the world, American Christians have it very easy. Thanks again, Kevin.
+MasterSanders Exactly. When will a Christian movie dramatize the plight of Christians being persecuted by ISIS? Probably never because that would end up too violent a film and would frighten the children. Thus, we end up with villains who "persecute" Christians by unplugging a microphone wire. Thrilling stuff.
+tintinismybelgian that's why there are movie ratings not every movie is going to be for kids
Young Knight I know that, and you know that. But some people think that any movie that they can't take their kids to isn't appropriate for them, either.
+tintinismybelgian that's a real shame real shame indeed
@TheRapper10000 hmm. This is the dumbest thing I’ve read today.
That awkward moment when a guy who knows southern evangelical White history knows why this movie is so sketch. It was actually the southern "Christians" of that era that had a problem with desegregation. For example, Jerry Falwell Sr. started a 1-12 school in direct protest of desegregation. He even preached pro-segregation sermons. In fact, the growing liberalness of the Democrats on racial matters drove him to start the Moral Majority. The Moral Majority worked tirelessly to get the evangelicals in the United States to leave the Democrats and join the "Conservative" Republicans. Reagan only got into office because of how the Moral Majority "got out the vote." Reagan only won because the democrats were demoralized and stayed home. In 1980 Reagan received fewer votes than one of the the guys who lost to FDR, and that guy was absolutely destroyed!
I know all this because I worked in the Jerry Falwell Library Archives!
I'll never get tired of the "IT'S CHRISTIAAAAAAAN" clip. in fact i want someone to mix it into a dubstep song with a sick drop
I went to public school and the school accidentally asked a Christian motivational speaker to talk to the whole class. Now, I went to school in Connecticut, and while the majority of the school was Christian anyways, we also had Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and, like myself, Jews.
It's not that I found his message offensive, but in saying that the answers to his problems came from Jesus, I felt left out, as did a lot of other people. Our school newspaper wrote an editorial denouncing the school for inviting the speaker, and really that was it. The ACLU didn't sue anyone, and parents didn't storm the PTA meetings. The newspaper rightly shamed the school for its decision, and that was it. That's how the real world works.
Did the school issue a formal apology?
Okay but that 81% on RT was from like 12 critics...
My sister just said, "Hey, it's Tuesday... Is Kevin's review of Woodlawn out?"
NEVER have I checked anything faster.
My evening plans are SET.
Goodnight, Kevin.
Goodnight, Kevin.
YOU'RE BACK! :D
It felt like there was a certain emptiness in the comment section without you.
CandidaAlbaque I don't think I missed any videos, did I?
Ganulous I'm not so sure now... maybe I just wasn't being very observant and somehow missed them.
Keep making these movie nights please. I have nightmares you'll stop and my favourite TH-cam series will die...
I see Jesus more as a baseball guy then a football guy. Am I weird in thinking that?
Y'know, I actually feel like that too now that you mentioned it. There are Christian baseball films here and there but there are soooo maanny football ones, way more than Kevin has covered so far.
I don't know why, but yeah baseball seems more fitting??
Nah, I think he was more of a soccer guy.
+Koolkrazykid10 How do you figure?
+Cosmic Rust Them strong legs. He would walk miles everyday.
Movie opens with USC beating Alabama.
We're off to a good start already.
lol I just realized that in the riot scene somebody either quit their job or they were looting school supplies.
Also WOOOOODLAAAAAAAAAAWNNNNNNNNNNNNNN....
Since you know all the pitfalls of bad Christian movie making, maybe one day you will director, and actually make genuinely good Christian movies.
Whoah, plot twist! 😄 I agree though. I would watch Kevin's movies. I mean, I already do, haha.
I went to an early screening for this movie. I completely agree with you, Kevin. My main problem with it was, to me, the storyline was a little messy. It had so many different things going on that my brain got tired of trying to figure it out. There were places that they only lightly brushed on, that I wish they went into more detail with.
+Kate Whitepaw (Awesome Person) Exactly! They missed so many opportunities to tell a good story.
+Say Goodnight Kevin but does that make the whole movie crap or certain elements of its development?
Josiah Osborne As a whole, the film isn't good. There are elements of it that could have been good. I think it's deceptive, because we don't often see a Christian film spend $25mil. But considering Remember the Titans (a movie seem to be in love with) had a $30mil. budget, this movie does not live up.
Part of the problem with these movies is that they don't have the tight script submission process. Scripts for movies like RTT have to be submitted and sold to the studio before they ever even get considered. This film is sloppy, and I dislike it that much more, since there was a good story here to explore. Honestly, I don't think they cared about telling a good story. I think, and the creators of the film are honest about this, they tried to to make a movie that SEEMS like a real movie, but is actually a sermon.
+Say Goodnight Kevin OK. sorry if I sounded like a total jerk.you are awesome, Kev! and the. plot was messy(lol) from one homeschooled to another, I subscribe!
I always appreciate your honest reviews, especially when it comes to separation of church and state, which many Christians instantly vilify, even though it was made to preserve the freedom for people to have any faith without government intervention. As an atheist, I'd support you on Patreon if I had the extra funds.
I'm pretty sure the angry school man actually plays in Remember the Titans.
What really annoyed me was the fact that they couldn't decide whether it was talking about civil rights, victimized Christians, or the need for revival.
+wonderwonderwonderman Yep. Exactly right. And I think that was actually intentional, as a marketing strategy.
I thought it was we need revival.
@@saygoodnightkevin ehh didn't really work out then. since the movie only got 15 million in box office money.
@@saygoodnightkevin I enjoyed it Kevin. 😇🏈🏉🏟️
Thank you Kevin for the little tirade of government schools, it was perfect!
Another video from Kevin to brighten my day😁
I'm really loving these reviews Kev! I can tell there's a lot of hard work behind them. Keep 'em coming!
I found out in a friend's gaming stream that he was one of the cops in Woodlawn. Once I found out you did it, I had to share it with him.
Nice job as always, Kevin!
Saw this movie in theaters with my football team. It was actually really good
The lack of characterization actually reminded me of The Phantom Menace. Also, I will continue nagging you until you do a review of Touched by an Angel.
Exactly what I was thinking!
I'm also going to nag about doing the Touched By an Angel review even though this comment is a year old.
You say something that really captures my feelings about the kinds of film advertising that consistently ticks me off.
"I hate when a film maker tells you to shut down your mind and open up your wallet."
Whether it's a poorly-written, political, or just plain dumb movie; I am just disgusted when people tell me to stop paying attention because my actual thoughts and opinions are getting in the way of their profits.
Hahaha!! I made that logo screen. :P I actually really enjoyed your mst3000-style commentary on the film.
For real?! That's great! Well, thanks so much.
Man. You're extremely underrated. Love the vids.
The way you commentate is so honest I’ve been laughing the most of the video
As soon as I saw an ad for this film on youtube I was waiting for this review. It doesn't look too bad, though I think emphasizing persecution of Christians over the real issues of racial apartheid at the time takes away from it a bit especially something set in the deep south.
I love Remember the Titans!! :D and every time was thinking "Wow, this sounds like--" You filled in the blank. Thanks for the great review; I'm gonna watch Remember the Titans now...
Optimal upload time!
Digging the review. Good stuff man.
Hey Kevin, you should review Soul Surfer. That effects on the shark alone will crack you up.
I actually really loved your rant during the last eight minutes. Not only did I see that you're CHRISTIAN!, but that you're a LIBERTARIAN CHRISTIAN!.
Alex Kendrick looks a lot like George Wallace O_O. Uh Oh.
Hey Kev, I was reading your expressions near the end of the vid and it did look like the movie was drawing out a lot of your energy. Lol. Great analysis and yea I see where you're coming from. Thanks for reviewing this vid! :D I'm learning from what you're pointing out in each of these movies and paying attention to when I watch other kinds on my own.
And like always, love the inclusion of "It's Christian" clip XD Keep up the great work Kev. :D
There's a street called Woodlawn on my college campus...now I can't look at it without thinking of what you did here. Good work! XD
The Touched by an Angel episode where the Jewish mailman rescues an abused little girl lives rent free in my head
Have you seen October Baby. We just watched it in my youth group and I think it would be a good one to review.
I agree! Kevin, you should add that one to your list. That's definitely one of the best Christian movies I've seen, and the only one I can honestly say I liked, even though it does have obvious flaws and the acting can be pretty bad.
October baby has a lot of problems though. It demonizes people who have had abortions, which is unfair. Don't get me wrong, I am anti abortion. The thing is, is that they made her birth mom an awful person. A straw man. If they wanted to do that topic well, they should have had more then one mother who had aborted babies in the movie and show what leads people to make those decisions, and how regretful so many people are.
except most ppl aren't regretful about their abortions.
Most women who chose adoption aren't awful people not even the ones who end up with kids in foster care are.
If Christians wish to project the compassion they say they have maybe they would reflect that in these movies.
It never is tho.
October Baby is a horrible movie because the story relies on stereotypes, judgement and assumptions.
this review just makes me want to rewatch Remember the Titans
Love your reviews.
Hey Kevin, I did enjoy this movie and I especially liked the cinematography. I was so relieved.
+Adam Hembrough For sure. Production and post on this film were excellent. I think, like many christian films, the script was just lacking. I was pretty impressed, even though I rag on the film makers in this episode, because of their attitudes towards the marketing.
I think you make an excellent point at your conclusion. Even in the face of real, racial persecution, the "Christians are being persecuted!" just has to be slipped in there. Especially since the Bible was used to justify both slavery and segregation, it's a little uncomfortable to say the least.
You should definitely review "War Room". I've heard so many people brag about it as a christian film so I think it's worth looking at.
Yep, just finished watching it RIGHT now. It's my next review. I've had people brag about it to me too...and now I'm wondering if they were playing a trick on me.
+Say Goodnight Kevin yes i was waiting for that. so many think its so wonderful. when, theologically, its just utter garbage. not to mention there is a person on there that does not teach good theology.
+Say Goodnight Kevin I thought the film was awful. It just seemed to tell women who are in an emotionaly abusive relationship to not stand up for themselves, but just pray and think that will solve everything. All the constant military references to prayer was also annoying. However, I did laugh at when the old woman said "Devil, you just got your but WHOOPED!"
+Say Goodnight Kevin Yesssssssss, I've been waiting for you to review that one. Looking forward to it.
+Say Goodnight Kevin Yes!!! Cannot wait!!
Hi Kevin I love your movie nights!!! Your videos bring a fresh perspective to Christian media. Thank you for making them.
Two movies that you should review are Faith Like Potatoes and Amazing Grace.
The main character Tony is the real world son of a former Alabama DB who is also the current Alabama Football team Chaplain.
I think I'm gonna go watch Remember the Titans now.... Thanks, Kevin! Love these reviews, keep up the good work, and keep up the high standards. :) I wonder if you've ever heard of Ragamuffin, the story of Rich Mullins, it's got all the "musician biopic cliches," but I enjoyed it. Anyways, look forward to the next review!
Thank you again for your videos! I imagine it can be even more difficult when the movie isn't hilariously terrible but just kind of not well put together. Still, I always look forward to hearing what you have to say about them. Speaking of which, I saw an ad last night for the movie Risen which is apparently coming out next month. It looked... possibly not terrible. Like at least the production value seems decent and the acting didn't seem immediately awful. Might be worth checking out the trailer.
Hey Kevin, great video as always! However, one thing you said irked me a bit.
While supporting your libertarian views, you said that Saul the Pharisee didn't continue to be a Pharisee after converting to Christianity. And that's just not true. While he did accept Jesus as his Savior, Paul never stopped being Jewish or a Pharisee.
He clearly says this in Acts 23:6 while he's speaking to a group of Sadducees and Pharisees, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees!"
I'm not angry at you or trying to be rude, but it just disappoints me to see that many people believe that Paul cast aside his Judaism and that 1st Century Christianity and the Pharisees were strictly separate entities, never in agreement, and always bickering with each other.
Anyways, I know that this wasn't the point of the video at all, it's just a subject that I feel passionate about. Overall I really did enjoy your video. You always raise good points, and I love your insights. Thanks!
+Andrew Spads his point was more that Paul stopped hunting Christians for the priesthood
+Jacob Croyle Oh yeah, totally, I completely agree. It's just the way that he said it that didn't sit well with me.
I understand where you are coming from, there's a lot of early church history that some people like to ignore/forget like how for the first few decades that Christianity was around, Christians were just Jews and ultimately Christianity was kind of like the next step in Judaism and not its replacement.
Exactly! Thanks for understanding :).
Hey big fella! I liked Facing the Giants too.... Made my hair stand on end. Something I don't have alot of these days.
Would somebody please explain to me what mugging for the camera is?
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You should definitely do this again next year!
I honestly loved this movie
Hi Kevin, loved the review as yet again I agreed with nearly all your points. I watched this last week and felt that the move was really good, but there were a few things I had "concerns" over. Like the part where we had the God's Not Dead "school taking out the Christian religion" mentality, which I was glad that they didn't focus too much of the story on, but was just present enough to make me think, "Was this shoe horned in to get the financial backing support of Pureflix"? I have watched their other two movies, and I don't really think that the directors necessarily think that way. Any ways, the thing that I was really glad you caught on to was how Sean Astin's character was utilized so much. I think he would have been better utilized as the character who started them off, and then we watch the team actually struggle into their new found faith, (which I thought there were a few moments of between the coach and Nathan) but we almost NEVER got to see with the rest of the team. I certainly missed that, which is why I still love Remember the Titans and Glory Road more. Anyways, I love what you do and can't wait to see what else you have in store. Side note, I am currently writing a "Christian" film right now and looking to produce it within the next year, and have been using your reviews as a good example of how to make these types of movies. Which I almost always agree with your comments, so thank you, as you offer valuable insight into helping aspiring film makers.
I have two suggestions for future movie reviews. 1. Movie throwback to (in my humble opinion) one of the worst and easiest to make fun of Christian movies of all time "Second Glance" and 2. the one that may not beat the system, but might be passable "Blue Like Jazz". Blue Like Jazz is not perfect, but once the main character gets to college, it made for some interesting story telling.
another fantastic review. I might watch this one...or just see Remember the Titans again.
Awesome review! Favorite part 27:44 :D
I love watching your Movie Nights, Kevin, but they always make me feel increasingly pessimistic towards Christian filmmaking... I always end up feeling kinda depressed after watching them lol
+Melanie Anne Ahern Haha, awww. Imagine how I feel!
+Melanie Anne Ahern Great way to fix that is to make better movies yourselves :) - easier said than done. But it's worth a shot.
+Riff Chick I'm a christian who wants to make movies. I spend hours studying how to make good movies.
+Melanie Anne Ahern Maybe the industry is something worth feeling pessimistic towards. After all, that means at least someones bothering to emotionally invest yourself in and feel worry about.
+James Tuttle Good. You should.
Woooohoooo libertarian monologue!
Such a fantastic review. Sorry it took a lot out of you, but I'm very glad you made it through.
Are you going to review Faith of Our Fathers?
Have you started looking into war room yet? Think it has ample reviewing material
+Jkop I THINK that's what I'm going to do next. "It's TIME" lol.
+Say Goodnight Kevin I look forward to that!
+Say Goodnight Kevin I've heard War Room has some real problematic themes when it comes to romantic relationships. Psyched for you to review it, though.
+Say Goodnight Kevin Imo, it's definitely one of the Kendrick Brothers' better films (which isn't saying a TON lol.) It fixed some of the problems I have with Christian movies and had a few bits of clever writing thrown in there which I appreciated. That being said, it's still barely above passable. I'm looking forward to possibly hearing your opinion!
I know you get a lot of requests but I think one of the more interesting and decent Christian movies I've seen is called Ragamuffin. It's about Rich Mullins, the man who wrote the song "Awesome God." I suppose what I like about it is that I've never really seen a Christian movie that actually focuses on a characters walk with God, not why you should be walking too dang it! It could be hit or miss a lot of the time, especially when it tried to be artistic in its cinematography. It tried though, and it had the right idea going in. Don't know if you'd want to feature it on the show but I'd definitely suggest it just as one Christian with a critical eye for film to another.
+OhMyNerd I have been recommending Ragamuffin for review for months now! Hopefully he will.
The makers of the movie asked churches to record them saying the Lord's Prayer me and my whole church are in it
The 1973 newspaper? Ah, lazy prop masters.
Hey Kevin, would you ever review The Giver? I liked that movie a lot.
great!
Was that young Sheldon
I was the only one in the movie theater yelling Roll Tide! It wasn’t a Christian film. It was an Alabama football film. 🐘🏈🐘🏈🐘🏈🐘🏈
This is one of the best Christian movies I have seen; it didn't make me cringe at any points. I agree that I would have liked more focus on the racial issues though, I agree. Thanks for another great review, Kevin!
Hey Kevin, would you be willing to review Catholic themed films such as "For the Greater Glory" or "There be Dragons"?
I'm standing behind When The Game Stands Tall as the best Christian football movie I've seen so far. Perhaps it'll make the gameplan for next year.
+Micah Black I remember that movie. It was pretty good, as I remember, and I watched it like three times in a row, but I also remember seeing clear mistakes. I don't remember what they were (haha) but I remember thinking "I love this but at the same time I know it's not amazing..."
+Trina Kenyon I've only seen it once. These reviews help me to see the mistakes I missed. I guess it's good to know it's not that amazing.
Yeah... but then there are few movies that are! :)
Awesome review Kevin! I love watching these videos! You should review "The Prince of Egypt" by DreamWorks! I've always loved that movie, maybe you will too! Keep up your AWESOME work!
Ha that quote at the beginningXD
I thought this Movie Night was fun, even if the ratio changed for criticism and comedy. I'm more easy to please with films, but I also really value the power of storytelling... so I like hearing all your thoughts for why these movies fell short of creative excellence.
I'm still waiting for the day we will see hypocritical/misled believers as antagonists. The lack of character development for the team makes me think of Western Christianity's focus on preaching and superstar missionaries, at the expense of discipleship and the global Church. Maybe I'm getting a little too deep now... but I appreciate what you do Kevin! :)
+Say Goodnight Kevin
I am wondering if maybe the reason you don't have more views is because your most recent uploads cannot be found on your homepage. I used to not subscribe but still watch all of your videos. And i missed like 3 videos because i didn't see them on your home page. Just wondering! (Oh and the same thing with MovieFacts)
Good call, I'll check it out.
+Say Goodnight Kevin
Oh and i love your videos!!! Thanks for continuing to make them!
tom medford Thanks for continuing to WATCH! It means so much!
KEVIN!! You should review Mom's Night Out! It's definitely the best Christian movie I've ever seen, and it's so funny. XD
This might be kinda hard to do, but have you considered reviewing _The Passion of the Christ_?
You should also review Calvary! Although it's a little grizzlier than your usual picks...
Sean Astin, the Erwin brothers, and the guy who played Tony all came to convocation at Liberty University last semester to talk about the film. They said it would be about healing racial tension in the heart of the South at a school that struggled with integration. When I saw it in theaters, that is what I expected, but that message felt so lost and kind of like a thing that was checked off on the list of things this movie tried to say. It didn't go anywhere, which was my issue. It was brought up once, and then never brought up again, and the entire story lost its focus
I always get a kick when a PUREFLIX trailer comes up in the ads on a Say Movienight Kevin. But just now they played the trailer for "Miracles from Heaven." I'd never seen that movie or the trailer, but now I don't want to see the movie because THE TRAILER HAS SPOILERS!!! Anyway, just for kicks I'm going to check out Kevin's review on that next, which'll ve the first SGK I've seen of a movie I haven't watched. Here goes!
It’s a good review. Lol. Much better than the movie.
@@saygoodnightkevin Way to toot your own horn. 😉
I've watched about 10 of your reviews and was wondering are there any Christian movies you like cause it doesn't seem like there are
Wow, that's awesome. Thank you so much for taking all that time to watch my videos!
Hmmmm, I think there are a few. I know I definitely liked The Case for Christ. I also like several of the movies I've reviewed, even though I nitpick. I think Greater is one I was pretty nice to. I also did a video about 5 christian movies I actually like.
Sorry, I know my show comes across as negative much of the time, haha. But hopefully I'm fair.
26:41 I'm more pissed to find out that a Doobie Brothers song was covered by a Christian rap group. Thanks for that.
oh you'll also be thrilled to know they sang one of Bill Wither's songs- Lean on Me 😏😁
Was your saying "with their powers combined" a Captain Planet reference? Because I'm really hoping it was. lol.
You know it. Haha. I used to watch that show all the time as a kid.
Inner Tube Jokes, Messy Mondays cameos, and a Lord of the Rings clip all in one Say MovieNight Kevin episode.
Not a good sign.
+GiGi Babineaux Why is it not a good sign?
Because it means the movie really isn't that great.
Ohhhhhhhhh
Can you do a movie review of October Baby or Soul Surfer?
Hey Kevin could you review "Amazing Grace"? I know it's an older movie, and it's not a "Christian" film, but I feel it would be a great standard for Christian filmmakers today. It has an amazing message that I feel is more "Christian" than most of these films & it has a great plot, terrific acting...I think it'd be cool to give an example for filmmakers of a movie that is both well-made & presents a truly Christian message - and its one of my favorites lol
This is a bargin bin version of Remember the Titans
At least they let the team lose in the end. While it may not be very good, it is obviously a step up from Facing the Giants.
I would like to know your opinions on the movie Mom's Night Out. My friends and I actually like this one, but we like it as a guilty pleasure movie. It actually tries to be a comedy, which I think is an... interesting idea. The biggest flaws of the movie are that it tries way too hard to appeal to non-Christian audiences, and it seems to have too much confidence in how funny it is. Watch it for yourself and you'll see what I mean. Who knows, you might actually like this one. You might enjoy seeing a Christian movie letting loose a little, with the Christian message as a bit of an after thought. Then again, I still consider this a guilty pleasure film. This could very well be an extremely painful watch for you.
Kevin could you do a review of Hacksaw Ridge?
Hype the movie for the first several minutes and then rub it in the dirt, I saw that coming.
Dude, this movie had potential. So much potential.
I mean, if they had focused on character development and better story, it may have been amazing.
The best Christian stories don't have preachy sermons shoehorned and forced into a film. It is well mixed and blended into the film itself. Kinda like chocolate milk (gotta love that stuff). If you take some good milk, pour it into a cup and put some chocolate syrup in it... Yeah, sure, you've got chocolate and you've got milk. But if you take a sip all you'll taste is milk, or if you use a straw all you'll get it chocolate syrup. I can tell you that expecting well blended chocolate milk but getting a mouthful of raw chocolate syrup isn't far too pleasant. Yeah, you gotta mix the stuff so it tastes good. Same with Christian movies. Gotta blend good acting, character development, and story with a good message instead of having them feel disjointed.
I don't even know if that makes any sense to you, but it certainly made me thirsty for chocolate milk. And I'm just tired. So there's that.
It's interesting to see a Christian film with actual cinematography in it.
You should definitely review "The Book of Eli" IMO. Hands down the best Christian film ever made. It's like a Christian cinematic adaptation of Fallout, it's freaking awesome! :D
TheMovieDoctorful Christian Fallout, does it involve that church in Rivet City from Fallout 3?
As a christian myself, and at the same time a writer aspiring to work within the film industry, I can only agree 100 % with your take on the christian movies. And it saddens me that christians has to cater to the audience, when we have, I belive, the greatest message a movie could have, and yet we present this message in a completely unrealistic, dumbed down and didactic way. It is as if we are afraid to show truth and realism within our works, in a fear that God might not approve (even though I think he does. Come to think about it, some of the greatest movies out there has a blatant christian message, even though they have been directed by non-christians: The Dark Knight and The Lord of The Rings comes to mind as movies of the modern era which has a very strong, christian morality within them), and that is a real shame. We are not commanded to mediocrity - We are commanded to excellence.
So in the end they lost? Just like We Are Marshall? Man, this movie copies ALL OF THE MOVIES!!!
15:20 Wait, what? "That's too bad?" How is that a reasonable response? No one likes getting hurt, no one likes feeling pain. Lady, if I made like I was gonna slap you I bet you'd flinch. How come? Oh, because you don't like getting hurt and feeling pain, that's why! We dislike pain because pain is the way our bodies tell us that we are injured. We are, literally through our nerves, hardwired to avoid things that cause pain because those things are injurious to us and we want to avoid them, because survival is an _incredibly_ powerful instinct.
You are not somehow brave or amazing because you don't fear pain, you've merely overridden a survival tool meant to keep you safe.