Movie Review - Esther

Film makers seem to have a fascination with the book of Esther and making a film about it. This version is bit more low budget than One Night with the King, but tells the basic story well enough. The bit of spice in this one is the addition of a family friend named Judith and having the bad guy have a daughter in competition with Esther.

Our of five stars, this one is about a three.

Movie Review - Brother White

Brother White is a light hearted comedy about a children's pastor who is keeps making mistakes and is reassigned to a struggling sister church. While he is delighted, not all of his family is due to the questionable location of the building. To make matters worse, a banker is trying to foreclose on the property.

This movie is delightful and full of touching moments. Not to mention an absolutely wonderful concert at the end. This film is upbeat, positive and recommended for family viewing.

Out of five stars, this film rates a three and half.

Movie Review : The Freedom of Silence

In a future America Christianity is outlawed. Zach is imprisoned for his beliefs. He is tortured. He is killed and brought back. He is committed to his cause.

The Freedom of Silence is an interesting attempt to make a futuristic film predicting what could happen, and has in many countries. The torture scenes are haunting. The back story is told in flashbacks as you learn about Zach, his beliefs, his family, his house church and his friends. The biggest mystery is what causes him to end up in prison.

While the blogger appreciates the message in the film, there were points when the blogger was tempted to just turn it off and stop watching. Not to mention how glad the blogger was for only paid half price for the movie. It is not worth more than that.

This is NOT a family film. Adults and older teens only.

Out of five stars, this film is a two and half.

Movie Review - Space Warriors

Walden Media is back with a new film called Space Warriors. A young teen, whose parents are divorced, has but one dream, to go to space camp and into space. His parents tell him no. He devises a way to go anyway and learns all about himself and working with others. Meanwhile, the ISS has a collision with space debris and is in danger. The six astronauts are in danger and in need in help.

This movie is a great family film. It shows the value of science and how it can be used to help others for each character is a wiz at something ranging from launching rockets to running robots to flying. Each learns about themselves and how to function together as a team to save lives.

Out of five stars, this film rates a four and a half.