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Flywheel

  • 2003
  • Not Rated
  • 2h
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6.7/10
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Flywheel (2003)
A dishonest used car salesman decides to become the salesman that God wants him to be - with surprising results.
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A dishonest used-car salesman decides to become the salesman that God wants him to be--with surprising results.A dishonest used-car salesman decides to become the salesman that God wants him to be--with surprising results.A dishonest used-car salesman decides to become the salesman that God wants him to be--with surprising results.

  • Director
    • Alex Kendrick
  • Writers
    • Alex Kendrick
    • Stephen Kendrick
  • Stars
    • Rosetta Harris Armstrong
    • Lisa Arnold
    • Blake Bailey
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
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    • Director
      • Alex Kendrick
    • Writers
      • Alex Kendrick
      • Stephen Kendrick
    • Stars
      • Rosetta Harris Armstrong
      • Lisa Arnold
      • Blake Bailey
    • 60User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins total

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    Rosetta Harris Armstrong
    • Katie's Sister
    Lisa Arnold
    Lisa Arnold
    • Hillary Vail
    Blake Bailey
    • Stephanie Ward
    Jansen Barnes
    • Jeff Stone
    Roger Breland
    • Mr. Austin
    Walter Burnett
    • Max Kendall
    Michael Catt
    • Pastor
    John Cochran
    • First Man on Lot
    Carrie Crenshaw
    • First Woman on Lot
    Ashlynn Dapper
    • Faith Austin
    Janet Lee Dapper
    • Judy Austin
    Ron Dorminey
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    Shannen Fields
    Shannen Fields
    • Miss Gardner
    David Frasier
    • Scott Miller
    Shawn Gaines
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    Mac George
    • George MacDonald
    Nancy Goode
    • Car Buyer #2
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    10Enrique-Sanchez-56

    Wonderfully Inspiring Movie

    I happened upon this terrific film tonight and just had to come here to comment on it.

    Christian Films has outdone themselves in this little gem! It warmed my heart and strengthened my already strong faith in God, and the way He works in our lives.

    We often think that God has too many big things to do and He doesn't have time for our tiny lives. But that is where we err. God works in big and little things, and brings blessings to our personal worlds when we are patient and have faith in Him.

    The production values were such that I knew this film would not waste time with special effects or high production values but instead would concentrate its focus upon the message and the story. For me, any consideration over its production were melted away when the simple but inspiring effects of the storyline unfolded.

    I recommend this movie without reservation to anyone, believers and non-believers. I promise that God will move you. Blessings.
    8jennyjustjen

    Reply to .... for people who hate movies

    I completely disagree with the reviewer "Obliv". He is obviously pretty nutty. I mean to bash people just because they say they enjoyed the movie... PLEASE! And then he was bashing Christians throughout his review while claiming to be one, yeah right! So If you want a true review, I don't think you will get it from that guy.

    My two cents.... I watch a lot of movies (pretty much everything) and I really enjoyed this one. The story line was great, I found it very touching and refreshing. I thought the main character did a great job too. My only criticism would be to work on the film quality as it was not the best and some of the acting could use some work too. However, this was a very good start and I look forward to more movies by this church in the future! By the way, I loved "Facing the Giants" too.

    Funniest part of the movie was the joke about how the film staff at their church only copied tapes all day and did nothing else… I'm sure they got a kick out of that!
    Mommabear-8

    A Must-See!!

    This movie was a great example of how God works. The movie itself is a true to life as it gets for a born-again Christian. Flywheel makes you think, cry, laugh and praise God. This movie was only to be in one theater for a couple weeks, a very limited engagement. However, the response was so great it was held over for a long time and then spread to other theaters, and is now at Blockbuster. It is a great way to spend 2 hours. Although the quality is not what movie-goers are used to, the film more than makes up for that with a great story, awesome music and terrific actors. Within a few minutes you will forget the lack of production quality.

    I was not involved in the production of the movie, but I know some that were; these actors, directors, crew and all others involved, sacrificed weeks and months of time and energy to make this film the success it is.

    The same production company is now making a new movie, "Face the Giants." The quality has been improved and I look forward to seeing what these talented people have in store for me.
    7coasterwes

    Great little independent movie with a message that everyone can learn from!

    First off, this is a great story...honesty is not the subject of many movies anymore and I commend the writers for coming up with a great story.

    This of course was their first movie, so from a technical standpoint there are a lot of goofs and technical things wrong.

    The lighting is the most prominent of these, and you do spot the microphone in one scene, but these are understandable on a very small budget from a new film maker.

    I really recommend this and Facing the Giants. They are both great stories and well acted from unknowns.

    I can't wait for their 3rd film!
    shanghai777

    surprisingly good

    Okay, let's be honest. Low-budget, amateur actors, and a blatant agenda. All this has been commented on. Rather than "getting past" all this, though, I think much of the charm in this movie is in constantly remembering these factors.

    I have seen dozens of Christian themed movies done with similar talent, technology and budget. Most are disappointing on more than one level. I'm not enough of a connoisseur to put my finger on it, but something about "Flywheel" transcends the genre. I was moved by several scenes; and the performances, while not stellar, were powerful and real. I was nearly asleep when I started watching, and I was captivated for two hours. Part of what held my interest was my awareness that these are not professional filmmakers or actors; watching them grapple with these roles was a treat, and the result is surprisingly satisfying. Once you take it as a given that the goal is to present a particular message, I think you have to hand it to the Kendricks for handling it like they do. Just real enough to be effective; just sanitized enough to make it completely family-friendly. Nothing, wrong, in my mind, with a rawer approach, but given certain self-imposed limitations, an admirable movie.

    Worth the time, worth the rent, worth a second look

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    • Trivia
      They originally expected the film to be just a local ministry. Their local theater agreed to play it for maybe a week, but it ended up playing for many weeks, and was then taken to a couple other theaters, and eventually released nationwide on video.
    • Goofs
      When Jay and Kevin are talking about getting more money for the cars, Jay says, "Kevin, we're not gonna go that route." But when the same conversation, as recorded by Kevin's hidden camera, is shown on the TV report, he says, "Kevin, I don't wanna go that route."
    • Quotes

      Pastor: Listen, folks, listen. You're in the shape you're in today because of the choices you've made. Your marriage is in the shape it is in today because of the choices you've made. Your relationship with your wife and with your children is in the shape it's in because of the choices you've made. You're in financial bondage today because of the choices you've made. God's Word would set you free if you would read it, but you're in bondage and you're trapped and you're under all the dirt and the stuff and you feel like you're a slave to your debt and to a relationship because you've not listened to the Word of God. And until you listen to the Word of God, you will make the wrong choices, go down the wrong road, lose your family, lose your home, lose your security, lose your investments, because God has a way to live life. And you and I cannot live life on our terms and ask God to bless that. And the reason that many people that I'm talking to today are in bondage and in frustration and in defeat, is because you don't really want to know what God says. And you don't want to live it God's way.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Facing the Giants (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Flywheel Theme
      Written and Performed by Alex Kendrick

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    • Release date
      • July 25, 2003 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Маховик
    • Filming locations
      • Albany, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carmel Entertainment
      • Provident Films
      • Sherwood Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $20,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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