Tommy though a young man with the voice of an angel, but a record of an ex-con dreams of a steady job and a better life appear out of reach until Memaw, a spunky saint with a big heart, take... Read allTommy though a young man with the voice of an angel, but a record of an ex-con dreams of a steady job and a better life appear out of reach until Memaw, a spunky saint with a big heart, takes him under her wing.Tommy though a young man with the voice of an angel, but a record of an ex-con dreams of a steady job and a better life appear out of reach until Memaw, a spunky saint with a big heart, takes him under her wing.
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Tamera Mowry-Housley
- Lily
- (as Tamera Mowry)
Brian White
- Robert
- (as Brian J. White)
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A very sad attempt at filmmaking. I've always been amazed at how little quality there is in any "Christian" film productions. In a way, it's insulting. Scripts poorly written with very little intelligence, poorly acted, terrible production values and shot as if by a student filmmaker. I know, I've made some bad student films.
Director Charlie Jordan ( I ), is new at this. Everybody has a turkey now and then, even Mr. Hitchcock, so Mr. Jordan is in good company.
This film, like so many other "Christian" films, seems to be saying, our message is so heavenly minded we don't have to try and be any earthly good. If this film is trying to hold an audience, that audience is already Christian. This is just preaching to the choir, and poorly.
If you want to look at a film with a Christian message, I highly recommend: "Places In The Heart", 1984 starring Sally Field, who took home the Oscar for her performance. "Tender Mercies", 1983, starring Robert Duvall, who also won an Oscar for his work.
Bottom line, Christians need to grow up before they start making movies. They need to remember that the church was the standard for art.. a long time ago. Bach, Mozart, Handel, Michelangelo... not a bad bunch. It was all about the work. Just because you're doing something for God, (spreading the Gospel), does NOT mean you can take short cuts on quality. On the contrary... you should at least try to stand on the shoulders of giants.
I'm a Christian. I've worked in the film industry for 15 years.
Director Charlie Jordan ( I ), is new at this. Everybody has a turkey now and then, even Mr. Hitchcock, so Mr. Jordan is in good company.
This film, like so many other "Christian" films, seems to be saying, our message is so heavenly minded we don't have to try and be any earthly good. If this film is trying to hold an audience, that audience is already Christian. This is just preaching to the choir, and poorly.
If you want to look at a film with a Christian message, I highly recommend: "Places In The Heart", 1984 starring Sally Field, who took home the Oscar for her performance. "Tender Mercies", 1983, starring Robert Duvall, who also won an Oscar for his work.
Bottom line, Christians need to grow up before they start making movies. They need to remember that the church was the standard for art.. a long time ago. Bach, Mozart, Handel, Michelangelo... not a bad bunch. It was all about the work. Just because you're doing something for God, (spreading the Gospel), does NOT mean you can take short cuts on quality. On the contrary... you should at least try to stand on the shoulders of giants.
I'm a Christian. I've worked in the film industry for 15 years.
This movie was wonderful!! I encourage all people whether Christian or not to view this movie, it might just change your life. I really enjoyed the cast, especially Darius McCrary!! Who knew he could sing like that!! It's a great family movie that will draw everyone closer to Christ. I recommend it to all!
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This is a great movie! It may not have shown the realities of the street and two people falling in love, but it does show how God's love changes people!! I liked how it showed Darius McCrary go from one extreme to another. It is a true inspiration to those who don't think that they have something to sing about!
I love this movie!! It has a great cast & shows the need for forgiveness & love. I really like the older woman character! This movie really makes you look over your life. Love makes the world go around. :) I recommend this movie to everyone!
I saw this on a Christian channel and thought wow I didn't know that Carl's Son from Family Matters could sing so well! lol. The acting in this movie is decent and the plot moves along nicely, with a few twists and turns. Someone wrote: "This is a somewhat hokey religious movie..." and then wrote "...Highlighting it all, however, is the sparkling Tamera Mowry....She is not just attractive, but there is a glow emanating from her that one feels she is not acting, that she is genuinely this bubbly, charming, loving person." Hello!!! It's that hokey religion you were talking about that makes her like that. All theology aside, it's a great story about love, but not just any love, God's love. Watch it! Great story, great singing!
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- TriviaHelen Martin's final film.
- SoundtracksAmen
By Brent Jones and the Choir
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