Comments
C2: Volumes One & Two
Going to Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship meetings while going to college taught me to think analytically, view events with a "Christian worldview" and endeavor to connect to the people around me on a level, culturally-aware playing field that invites open dialog. Michael W. Smith and the folks at Seabourne Pictures are pointing a light in a similar direction – showing that movies and art in general are a great place to engage culture and live with those around us with an understanding heart and ears. While their motivation sounds great, the finished product isn’t so hot. As a discussion tool for small groups, it can certainly spark conversations about worthy topics; but as a piece of art to last for years, the first volume, Love At First Sight, comes up short as a story. Watching the lengthy behind-the-scenes featurettes and extras seemed superfluous at best, though gag reels are always a hoot. The second volume, Relapse, is darker, a tad more engaging and deeper – wrestling with addiction, grief and (gasp!) bioethics. The other-worldly realms of this story delve into the fantastic a la The Twilight Zone. Just imagine if you could bring a departed loved one back for a 24-hour visit... The discussion groups will love this one, and it’s good enough to be a TV show that you’d want to tune in to follow along on another journey a week later with its 20-minute length/format, but unfortunately there’s not a follow-up episode in sight. [Seabourne Pictures] Doug Van Pelt
Spiritual Relevancy: 90
Obscenities: 00
Scenes Of Gore: 00
Nudity/Sexuality: 00
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