Facing the Giants (2006)

This movie was really a realistic movie even though it was not based on a real life event. The lighting was overall very natural without using any special effects. Sound was overall natural. The Cinematography is overall basic but very high quality work. The only basic effects they use in the film is transitioning an fading out based on highlight reals and/or transistors from one mood to another. The tone of the film and the characters was like a roller coaster. The coach's family was struggling. They were believers but they had to learn with God anything is possible by praying and having total faith within Him. Ever since then, a lot blessings happened. Someone got the the teacher/coach and his wife a new vehicle. Then the coach motivated his football team about putting God first and teaching his players having faith and about doing there best. They lost once they reached the playoffs and then with a special chance from God; and they took advantage of that and won the state Championship. This film is slightly comparable with God's Not Dead and other Christian movies.

This has got to be the worst movie I've ever seen. We all spent more time laughing at the bad actors than anything else. It was like watching something on Saturday Night Live. And the story is absolutely ridiculous. Pray to Jesus and you will score more touchdowns is basically it in a nutshell. Yeah, b/c Jesus doesn't have anything better to do...like save kids dying from starvation around the world, he is concentrating on your football game. HA! What a joke! I'm mad that I wasted time watching this. If I hadn't been part of a group who wanted to see it, I would have gotten up and left after the first 15 minutes. If you don't believe me, just give it a try. I've warned you!

When I first heard of this movie and read reviews about how it was overly preachy, I decided to pass on it. Then I saw a brief clip from it, which contained one of the most powerful scenes I've ever seen... ever. It was because of that scene I decided to give the film a shot. I'm so thankful I did. When I first started hearing about the level of proselytizing in the film, I thought it was a joke. Watching the movie, it actually feels right... after all, it is a Christian school.The acting is actually decent. The writing is good. The storyline isn't original, but it's still believable. I connected with the characters, and found myself emotional in all the right spots. It's a film which proves you don't need foul language, sex, nudity or graphic violence in order to create an awesome movie (Hollywood should be paying attention!). I don't know what the film's budget was, but it didn't feel like a low budget flick. The film has a good soundtrack, positive humor, and a great message.If you are an atheist, you probably won't like this film. For anyone else, try to remember this is a Christian based film, produced by a Christian based group, with a heavily biblical message. It's a good film, I recommend giving it a shot.

As a Christian, I love this feel good movie. From the people at Albany Ga of Sherwood Baptist Church. As this was made out of labor of love and not out of money or nothing. The whole entire cast are made up of Christian people doing it out of the love of Christ.As football coach Grant Taylor is facing both professional and personal obstacles in his life. As he finally is at his wit's end and cries out to God. The one and only that can help him out.As a result, the football team starts winning. And he gets a much needed bonus. As he also gets more respect from the team and community as a whole.Really good family film to watch. As there are very few out there! This should be on your must have list!