All Saints

All Saints is a true story about an Anglican pastor who goes to a small church in Smyrna, Tennessee basically to close it down. However some Anglican immigrants from Burma come to the church door and ask for help with food etc.

as they had nothing but the clothes on their back.

The movie is a fantastic example of trying to listen to God even when things go rough and do not seem to work out. I guarantee that you will LOVE this movie and go through scenes of anguish and sadness but in the end it may just become one of your favorite movies of all time!

Remember it is based on a true story and all the immigrants called "Karen" from Burma played themselves but the main pastor was an actor that I have seen before by the name of John Corbett!


Any compassionate person will go through a gamet of emotions which makes this true story so moving!
-Charles

Trudeau's Support of Old-Fashioned Sharia-Implementing, Women_hating Radical Islam

Listen to a lady that was fired from the race relations movement when she spoke out and wrote against Islamist-Woman-Hating Radical Islam

Ben Hur 2016 Review

Ben Hur 2016 Reviews

Editor's Notes: Have not seen movie yet but have read reviews by secular reviewers and of course most do not give it a high rating perhaps without them knowing that it is because of the Christian message in the film.

I do give Glenn Kenny a big high five as he has the most courageous review from a secular point of view.
See his review here.

I did not think CBN will mind if I reproduce their review here without any change and giving them credit for the review.

Ben-Hur: Movie Review

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To say Ben-Hur is the biggest faith-friendly movie of the year would not be an exaggeration. One could even say it's the best Hollywood has done in a while.

This blockbuster remake is ready for a new generation. Director Timur Bekmambetov, who's known for his Angelina Jolie/James McAvoy assassin action flick, Wanted, takes the reins on this big-budget Paramount picture. And, he delivers.Ben-Hur, the 2016 edition, is both inspirational and entertaining.

If you were disappointed with Hollywood's epic faith films of the recent past (namely Noah and Exodus: God and Kings), then you'll find redemption in Ben-Hur.

Starring British actors Jack Huston and Toby Kebbell, and celebrated actor Morgan Freeman, Ben-Hur resurrects the storyCharlton Heston's legendary chariot race made famous. At the same time, this version is ready for a new generation of moviegoers. With a strong, God-focused narrative, compelling characters, and intense action, Ben-Hur, in some ways, may even be better than Heston's 1959 classic.

Based on author Lew Wallace's bestselling novel, published to wide acclaim in 1880, Ben-Hur reaches back into history to bring modern audiences an engaging story set in 33 AD Jerusalem. Interwoven into the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, the film connects the life of a Jewish nobleman with Christ's life-giving message and sacrifice. Judah Ben-Hur is the center of the story, with the Son of God (Rodrigo Santoro) playing a part in crucial moments throughout the film.

What's great about Ben-Hur, which was executive produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (The Bible miniseries), is how wonderfully the storylines thread through each scene, tying the drama and action together well. From beginning to end, we're taken on an emotional ride as two brothers, who at one time would gladly die for each other, fall into bitterness and hatred. The reckoning reaches its pinnacle in a grand battle of wills and chariots at the newly erected Roman stadium in a race honoring none other than Pontius Pilate (Pilou Asbæk). The takeaway is a timely one and one that convinces you of the sheer destruction of revenge and the absolute healing power of forgiveness. Ben-Hur has a message for moviegoers: forgiveness begets life and only death can come from vengeful hatred.

Ben-Hur's flaws are few, but worth mentioning. As the movie introduces its main cast of characters, it lags. At 2 hours and 21 minutes, it's a good hour and two minutes (or so) shorter than Heston's version. But, there are still moments that could've benefited from some cutting. Though the ending is powerful, some of the "resolutions" are too quickly resolved. Also, a couple of lines of dialogue aren't very clear.

Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and disturbing images, Ben-Hur is not a movie for children. Neither is it for the faint of heart. Battle sequences, crucifixions, and moments on a slave-driven ship may be to disturbing for some. Caution is advised.

All in all, Ben-Hur is an epic portrayal of how forgiveness can heal the deepest of wounds. Though not a Bible or Jesus movie, this historical adventure rights the ship when it comes to Hollywood's attempt at making a big-budget, faith-friendly movie. Paramount should be proud and make more films like it and Christians should see it opening weekend so they have a reason to.

More Recent Family & Inspirational Movies

Most of these movies we found on Netflix. Of course Amazon may have most of them too.

1. Unstoppable
2. Amazing Love
3. The Grace Card
4. To Save a Life
5. Grace Unplugged
6. Daniel
7. A Long Way Off
8. The Ultimate Gift
9. The Ultimate Life
10. Woodlawn - Based on an amazing true story of Tony Nathan and how the football team at Woodlawn High School in very segregated Birmingham Alabama and their chief rivals actually accomplished great things by joining together in a common cause! Exciting action even if you are not a football fan!
11. 23 Blast - Similar to Woodlawn but even more amazing in one sense! Have you ever heard of a blind football player? Well at Corbin High School, in Kentucky, it actually happened!

Taken By Grace

Ellen and I just saw a tearjerker true story on Netflix. However it is one I wanted to share so

I just bought a copy. The ending made me tear up even more because it was the re-enactment of a true story!

Taken By Grace

A film about terror, forgiveness and salvation.

Shawn and Carrie Everett thought that their camping trip in a lonely forest would be just what they needed to reconcile and save a troubled marriage.

But their dreams are shattered when they are taken hostage by a criminal intent on revenge. What follows is a terrifying journey across the country in a fight for survival, a day of reckoning and finding forgiveness. Dove approved (12+).

Starring: Angus Macfadyen (Bravehart and Saw), Haylie Duff (Napolian Dynamite), Kevin Downes (Mercy Streets, Courageous)

Seven Pounds

My wife and I just saw an amazing movie, very inspirational

with Will Smith, called Seven Pounds. (You can look it up on Google if you wish but it will spoil the story if you like surprise endings!)


It has somewhat of a surprise ending. So I cannot tell you much. Some of you may question the ethics of the character that Will Smith plays. I do not because movies are entertainment and entertainment in its highest form inspires and highlights values far above what the average person, including myself, will ever have.

All I can tell you is that Will Smith plays a very good  character, one who makes sacrifices to help others less fortunate than himself. If I say any more I will give it away.



Most heartily recommended. There is only one scene that is somewhat "adult" but it is played down and not too vivid but may not be suitable for young children unless they are old enough to discuss the scene and understand rights and wrongs.

This movie inspires people to aspire to greatness, which sometimes requires personal sacrifices. Rated 4 stars plus. 

Key Words: Seven Pounds, good people, sacrifice, Will Smith. 

Nim's Island

A very fanciful clean family story of a girl and her scientist father who are living on a south sea island.

I cannot understand how they get internet access there. Must be a Starbucks nearby or something! Anyway the girl has been communicating with her author-hero, Alex Rover, who she thinks is a man for obvious reasons.

When her dad does not get back from a trip to a nearby atoll to collect specimens, she becomes worried and contacts Alex Rover and tells 'him' her fears.

However Alex Rover is Alexandra Rover, the female author of the series of adventure books about the imaginary hero, Alex Rover.

Now Alex has that dysfunction which makes her afraid of germs and just about anything else. She does not move out of her house for anything, even to get the mail if the postman leaves it at the gate instead of on her steps.

But in this wonderful story of overcoming, Alex decides to leave home and find the girl, Nim, because Nim does not know where her father is. He did not come back.

An amazing adventure of overcoming which ends happily when ....

But that would be telling you the ending!!! See the video and discover the rest of the story!

YOU WON'T BE SORRY! BUY IT NOW!