The Kingdom Come

Before I watched the movie, The Book of Eli (official website), I read a few one-sentence reviews/comments about it but didn't read any full reviews or synopsis.  I wanted to be as unbiased as possible.  However, the previews do make it look like a remake of Mad Max.

I'll try to review without revealing too much to spoil it.

The late 2009 big buzz in movies is a scifi action film called AVATAR.  The plot is the classic big guy against the little guy, underdog theme.  It is reminiscent of how Native Americans are portrayed as being victims of European expansionism.  An "avatar" is a character controlled by another person, much like any video game you might play -- the character you control is an avatar.  It follows your commands, but when you stop telling it what to do, it does nothing.  In the movie, scientists are controlling hybrid human-alien avatars in an attempt to gain the trust of the indigenous population of a planet called Pandora (alluding to Greek mythology of Pandora, the first woman, and the tale of a box that once opened let's out events that cannot be contained).  But there is also a military and corporate element that is attempting to mine resources from the planet, ironically from the main home site of the indigenous population.

Once you get past the not so nuanced play against the capitalistic mindset, the movie is really a remarkable feat.

Well my wife & daughter got me to go to a movie that they had seen a few days ago.  It is called Fireproof.  This is a Christian movie that is not focusing on "endtimes" nor is it trying to proffer some conspiracy within history, nor is it an overly metaphorical depiction of the Christian message.

Fireproof is a good movie for couples or young teens/adults in the dating mode.

Some of my previous website members may find it too "fundamental" but it has a good, solid practical Christian message & a positive impact on those viewing it.  Take your spouse & teen children to see it.  Website: http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/