Faced with an indifferent youth group, a new youth pastor (Brett Varvel) tries to motivate his students to read God's Word and get serious about their faith.Faced with an indifferent youth group, a new youth pastor (Brett Varvel) tries to motivate his students to read God's Word and get serious about their faith.Faced with an indifferent youth group, a new youth pastor (Brett Varvel) tries to motivate his students to read God's Word and get serious about their faith.
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7.6 stars.
I was inspired by this story of teenagers in a church youth class, giving their new youth leader a hard time. There is one girl in the group that has a stutter, and she's the only one that is interested in being a Christian. The rest of the bunch are just there because their parents make them go to church and youth group. There are two boys who are obviously the leaders of the misfit bunch and they are angsty and sarcastic and rebellious. There are two girls who are somewhat subordinate to the two boys, although one of the girls is very angry and overly hateful of the whole idea of God and sin and life. She is bitter and it rubs off on her friend (the other girl in charge of the female clique). The poor girl with the speech impediment is a sweetheart, but they all make fun of her, so she is alone with her faith. The youth leader and his wife make it a point to focus on helping her fit in.
Of course she is a gorgeous young girl, and all the rest of the teens are too good looking for this to be realistic. Nevertheless, 'Play the Flute' is entertaining as much as it's uplifting.
The youth leader and his wife are inspiring personalities. This is a must-see faith based film. If I had to choose my the top ten Christian films, this might be on the list.
I was inspired by this story of teenagers in a church youth class, giving their new youth leader a hard time. There is one girl in the group that has a stutter, and she's the only one that is interested in being a Christian. The rest of the bunch are just there because their parents make them go to church and youth group. There are two boys who are obviously the leaders of the misfit bunch and they are angsty and sarcastic and rebellious. There are two girls who are somewhat subordinate to the two boys, although one of the girls is very angry and overly hateful of the whole idea of God and sin and life. She is bitter and it rubs off on her friend (the other girl in charge of the female clique). The poor girl with the speech impediment is a sweetheart, but they all make fun of her, so she is alone with her faith. The youth leader and his wife make it a point to focus on helping her fit in.
Of course she is a gorgeous young girl, and all the rest of the teens are too good looking for this to be realistic. Nevertheless, 'Play the Flute' is entertaining as much as it's uplifting.
The youth leader and his wife are inspiring personalities. This is a must-see faith based film. If I had to choose my the top ten Christian films, this might be on the list.
This film was inspiring and very warm. I loved it from the beginning to the ending. Usually when I watch movies where we get a flash forward , I would've love to see the developments of the other characters but I know that's a luxury. The movie in itself has a great plot, buildup and end. Every character chosen played their roles to a T and I couldn't complain. The movie genuinely gave a great pure feeling as if I were presently there. This is one movie I would recommend to any and all age groups. I can definitely see myself hitting the re button on the playlist for Pureflix. Great job everyone.
I didnt even know this movie existed until I was getting ready to attend a Sandy Patti concert. The trailer started playing on my phone and I was getting teary listening. The Lord works in mysterious ways! I knew then I wanted to see it, and started telling many people about this movie before I even saw it. The subject matter speaks to my heart to the core. This is the sadness of hearts breaking ~ as this world slips into destruction. The knowledge that there is a way for people to be saved beyond the grave and into eternity. So many won't listen. It's a grievous thing to watch people perishing. To see them reject the path to eternal life and hope. I cried both times, and I'm still crying. It's a life-changing story...for your eternity and mine. Don't miss it! If you are led, tell people about this movie. May its message circle the globe until the end of time.
It is a very inspiring movie. Certainty as a Christian movie it presents good conservative moral values. The actors play a very strong and convincing role. Maybe the scenery and the script is simple but the message is strong and it reaches the heart and tha attention during the full movie. It would have been interesting that the stories narrated by the main character could be dramatized this would be for me the only lack in the movie. Very recommended for a reflection in these days of so squeeze moral values. A strong call for the relevance of speaking the truth and being trustworthy. Bible is also enhanced as the trustful word of God.
The young actors did a good job; most of them. But, the interpretation of the scripture from which the title is taken, Matthew 11:16-17, was wholly inaccurate. When Jesus wants to illustrate the "kingdom of heaven" he uses those exact words. These scriptures were illustrating the generation, those who are witnessing the events but don't understand their meaning. In verses 18 and 19, our Lord talks about John the Baptist and Himself in the light of being seen but not understood. This generation wants us to act and to think as as they do, refusing to see and to hear the truth of our lives in Christ.
Did you know
- TriviaBrandon talks to his youth group about the film The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008), which was also directed by Rich Christiano.
- ConnectionsReferences The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008)
- SoundtracksI SURRENDER
Words and Music by Kiersten Rummell
Sung by JJ Carroll
Copyright O 2018 Kiersten Rummell Publishing
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- $254,475
- Gross worldwide
- $254,475
- Runtime
- 1h 43m(103 min)
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