Me Again

At first glance this movie is truly corny in parts. I almost turned it off in a couple different spots that were painful to watch they were so bad. But because there was content/circumstances in the storyline I could relate to in my own life, curiosity kept me watching. And I'm glad I did. The corny parts all seem to become justified, forgivable, and actually endearing in the nuggets of wisdom and feel good scenes that result. The message is a powerful one...one that I have turned back to and watched again, and that brought me to tears the second time around allowing me to hear things I missed the first time. God does have mysterious ways of speaking to us...even it's through somewhat corny outlandish movies.

Me Again (2011), directed by and starring David A. R. White, offers a delightful mix of humor, heart, and spiritual exploration. It takes on the familiar yet refreshing concept of personal transformation with a supernatural twist, which makes for a fun and engaging narrative.

Me Again is about Pastor Rich Chaplin (played by White), a man disillusioned with his life, family, and faith. The film introduces a clever plot device: Rich is given the chance to experience life through the eyes of different people, including a wealthy man, a troubled model, an elderly house cleaner and even a teenage boy . This "body-swapping" aspect allows for hilarious moments, but it also dives into deeper reflections on empathy, gratitude, and the human experience. White's direction ensures that the humor never overshadows the message, keeping the tone light yet impactful.

White's performance is charming, and he handles the comedic shifts in personality with ease. His portrayal of a man grappling with his sense of purpose feels authentic, and the moments of realization come across as sincere, not overly preachy. The supporting cast, including Ali Landry and Bruce McGill, add solid performances, bringing out both the humor and emotional weight of the story.

What makes *Me Again* stand out is its blend of lighthearted entertainment and spiritual themes. It's the kind of film that doesn't feel heavy-handed with its messages of faith and redemption but instead invites viewers into a thoughtful journey through the main character's eyes. The story emphasizes that personal change comes not from external circumstances but from a change of heart, which is both relatable and uplifting.

Visually, the film embraces a clean, simple style that complements its focus on the characters' emotional journeys. It may not be a big-budget spectacle, but its charm lies in its sincerity and the relatability of its message. The film's pacing is well-balanced, giving audiences enough time to reflect on the lessons being learned without slowing the momentum of the story.

Overall, *Me Again* is an enjoyable, family-friendly movie with enough humor to keep things lively and enough heart to inspire reflection. David A. R. White successfully blends comedy and thought-provoking spiritual themes, making this a memorable and worthwhile watch for those looking for an uplifting, feel-good film.

From the outside looking in, Rich Chaplin (David A. R. White) has everything that any Pastor and family man could ever want. In reality Pastor Rich has lost sight of the blessings that God has given him, including his family and ministry. When he dreams for a life other than his own, he suddenly finds himself trapped within the lives of everyone his apathy has effected. Rich quickly realizes that he is wasting his God-given chance to love and impact the most important people in his life, will he get a second chance?

Just the normal spiritual based themed movie nothing to special. Not bad but not the best.

"Its a wonderful life" would have been a much better title for the movie, "ME AGAIN" sounds inane and weird. The movie also mentions about "Its a wonderful life", let alone being hugely inspired by it. So we have the lead character who finds Life unfair as in so many other movies - the only novel thing about this is that the protagonist is a Pastor - and finds out a miracle way to know others' lives and how things in life ought to be balanced. Finally a Happy Ending blessed by God, we all feel rejuvenated, animated and excited about life albeit having watched a badly made movie. In fact, felt more like watching many movies at a time - from Bruce Almighty to Don Camillo.

The plot so loose, the screenplay so glossy and the background score quite irksome at times. It never launches well with some mediocre acting and badly executed shots which mars the movie experience right from the beginning. The ending was awesome for a movie which niggled throughout, the "hero's" speech stands out which saves the movie from hitting rock bottom. Thoroughly disappointed that the movie ends up a lackluster product despite having the thread which was destined to be great. 6/10

Once a while we all need an inspiration. Me Again is a movie which talks about a person who hates his life with thoughts about what he missed in his life.

A little dream\divine intervention makes him feel the need to go back home and to a realization that he is better off with what he has is his life.

Watch the movie only when you are in mood for little inspiration. A simple plot is well presented and thus worth watching. The movie will surely get us appreciate the little things we have in our life while we whine about the missing.