The Perfect Stranger

I was quite surprised to find that my attention did not fade even though the movie virtually takes place in a single setting. The acting was very believable. I could totally imagine myself making the same faces if I was getting the same answers to my questions. The Perfect Stranger also gives an accurate script of what I would suspect Jesus to say to someone in the present day. I really like how the skepticism did not stop after one answer, which made the emotions of anger and disbelief accurate. Jesus is also not played off as some weird guru to patronize. The character of Jesus in the movie does not waver in his questions. The corniness was also NOT found in this movie that would be expected in most Christian movies. A wide variety of common doubts were truthfully answered.

My daughter wanted me to watch The Perfect Stranger with her. I really didn't feel interested in watching a movie that night, but she insisted and I acquiesced and settled in for a night of real surprise and warmth. I have since seen Another Perfect Stranger. These movies deliver such a strong and true message about God and his plan for us in such a warm way. In this movie, Jefferson Moore presents God's perfect plan as I believe God would have it presented; gently, without pressure, force or gimmicks, and encompassed in love and logic. I now own the movies and offer to lend them to others. I also look forward to seeing them again . . . and again . . .

I found this movie on cable, one night, and was curious. I didn't know anything about it prior to watching it, however after seeing it, I was seriously touched by the message, and can say that I enjoyed it very much. It's a 2005 film, so it looks a little dated at this point, and the woman who played the main character, I felt, overacted a touch. The movie answers so many questions that people would ask Jesus, in such a great way! The writers and directors of this film seem very in touch with the Bible, and it shows! I found myself wanting the movie to last longer, so more questions could be answered. The man who played Jesus was very believable, and an enjoyable screen presence. This was a wonderful movie to discover!

With her young daughter gone for the night on a camping trip, "Nikki Cominsky" (Pamela Brumley) had plans for a "date night" with her husband at a restaurant downtown named "Pipino's". Her plans are dashed however when he tells her that morning that he has tickets for a baseball game with a good friend. This leads to a slight argument with him prior to both of them going to work. However, when she gets to work, she finds a card inviting her to "Pipino's" that evening, and it's signed by "Jesus" (Jefferson Moore). Thinking that her husband is attempting to make amends by using a little humor, she is excited that he has changed his mind. But when she gets to the restaurant, she finds a man at her table who tells her that he is, in fact, Jesus Christ. What follows is a thought-provoking film with both Nikki and Jesus getting in some deep discussions about philosophy, religion and the nature of God. Now, if this sounds boring, I can assure you it isn't as there is quite a bit of humor and both played their parts very well. I especially liked the scene where Nikki asks Jesus to turn the wine back into water. Likewise, I also liked the scene at the end where Jesus was walking away. At any rate, I enjoyed this film and firmly believe that anyone who gives it a chance will appreciate it as well.

I truly enjoyed the book by David Gregory and when I heard about the movie I knew I had to see it.

I was not disappointed. The filmmakers were true to the story line and the thought processes of the author.

I recommend this film highly to anyone who finds it in a theater near them. As a lower budget film, the film itself is a bit grainy or choppy in parts; however, the story line and the acting make up for anything the filmmakers lacked in budget.

The interaction between the two main characters was very intense and believable. The few subtle changes from the book to the screen went very well and the finale made the film!