Reviews

‘Home Front’ ~ CFDb Movie Review   Home Front Home Front – Three soldiers become unlikely friends after falling into enemy hands in this emotional drama that takes a very different look at war. One by one, Pvt. Aaron Phillips, Lt. Steven Hill, and Sgt. Bryan Monroe are taken hostage. Strangers to one another, each man has his own story and different levels of military experience. While Pvt. Phillips is on his first tour of duty, Lt. Hill has returned to active duty from the reserves, and Sgt. Monroe is on his fourth and final tour. Trapped in a small and dank prison cell, the soldiers swap stories of their last memories of home, but time is running out,... Continue Reading ›››

‘Secret at Arrow Lake’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Giveaway   Secret at Arrow Lake Mia Williams, raised on the family Bed & Breakfast by Sara, a loving single mom grows up believing her father was lost, M.I.A., in the Gulf War. A tragic accident results in the sudden death of Sara and Mia finds herself alone to care for the B&B while attending college. Daniel Williams, a hard-edged businessman from New York, arrives at the B&B and Mia suspects he may be her lost father. The townsfolk believe he may be responsible for Sara’s death. As events unfold, Daniel clears his name and finds acceptance from the community and Mia finds a father at last.     Secret... Continue Reading ›››

‘For Pete’s Sake’ ~ CFDb Movie Review   For Pete’s Sake   “A gas-station attendant (Robert Sampson), his wife (Pippa Scott) and son (Johnny Jensen). Barely eking out a living, the attendant must endure harassment from a local motorcycle gang. After attending a Billy Graham revival meeting, the attendant and his family decide to apply their new found religiosity in dealing with the nasty cyclists.”   One of our favorite Billy Graham Classics.  What a powerful Christian film!  We love the whole brand new Christian experience being played out in this film.  There is a lot of truth in this film, along with some great humorous moments. It really shows questioning why things happen as we all go through,... Continue Reading ›››

‘One Nightstand’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   One Nightstand An adulterous traveling businessman hires a lady of the night, however God intervenes with a couple of peculiar hotel employees and the sobering contents of the hotel room’s nightstand.   What a pleasant surprise on this short Christian film.  We really LOVED this film.  What a powerful message with a lot of humor intermixed.  This film really gets the message across!  It’s the first film I’ve seen so much Scripture in that really fit.  Powerful!  It really shows the power of the Word of God! In the beginning, pay close attention to little details.  The musical score was great and the message was fantastic.  Very well done all... Continue Reading ›››

‘Upside’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   Upside High school senior Solomon White seemingly has everything going for him: great athlete, good-looking girlfriend, nice car, scholarship offers-a bright future. But a devastating hit on the lacrosse field leaves his world literally turned upside down. Upside provides a fresh look at life through the eyes of Soli as he struggles to discover where he’s headed, both figuratively and literally. His is a challenge few will ever face … or is it? Soli has trouble with his mom, he’s trying to end his relationship with his girlfriend, and he has to come to grips with a teacher that challenges him to apply himself. Add in Wren, an unlikely love interest,... Continue Reading ›››

‘Stand Strong’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   Stand Strong If you lose it all, will you stand or fall? Matt Webster measures his success by his possessions. Though he appears to have it all, pride of ownership does little to fill the void of a purposeless life. Broken relationships, isolation and pain for himself and his family, are the result of his pride and selfishness. Through a series of financial and family crises, Matt and his family are stripped of all they own and are humbled enough to learn what success is really all about. We just recently watched this movie for the 2nd time, that is how good it is!  This family seems to be too... Continue Reading ›››

‘Worth: The Testimony of Johnny St. James ~ CFDb Movie Review   WORTH: The Testimony of Johnny St. James   Johnny St. James was a young Bible School student who lost his wife to a drunk driver. With his reason for living gone, Johnny lost his faith and turned to alcohol. Ten years later, Johnny is finally ready to get his life back on track. With his best friend Hickey (Eric Roberts) in tow Johnny attends his first AA meeting. He soon finds that his road to recovery is tested when he runs into the man who ran down his wife.   As usual I did not look at the synopsis before watching this film so I was completely... Continue Reading ›››

‘The Passion of the Christ’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   The Passion of the Christ The Passion of The Christ dramatically captures the last 12 hours of Christ’s life on Earth, based on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It is now the seventh most successful movie in history. “A depiction of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The story opens in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, the controversial Jesus, who has performed ‘miracles’ and has publicly announced that he is ‘the Son of God’, is arrested and taken... Continue Reading ›››

’365 Decision Time’ ~ CFDb Movie Review   365 Decision Time The Choices That Will Change Your Life Forever This powerful drama centers around a typical, middle-class family separated by their mistakes and confronting compelling real-world issues. The twists of this captivating film emerge as five members of the Miller family reach a crossroad in their own individual lives: Angelica and James – the parents; both professionals and divorced from one another. They each struggle with their own set of challenges and conflicting personalities, in addition to the various crises’ facing their three children. Kathy – the oldest daughter, confronting the possibility of adultery in her marriage. Her husband Alex has always been an excellent provider and family man,... Continue Reading ›››

‘The Book of Esther’ ~ CFDb Movie Review    The Book of Esther Good battles evil in this timeless story of Biblical heroism. When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes. It’s not secret that Haman plans to exterminate the Jews, but Haman’s plan include something horrible for Mordecai and his people. It is up to Mordecai’s cousin Esther to win the affection of the King, unmask Haman’s treachery and save the Jewish people. Can Esther convince her husband to spare her people – even though she may be putting her own life at risk? Based upon the book... Continue Reading ›››

Top 10 Christian Movies on CFDb for May 2013 These are the Top 10 Most Looked at Films on CFDb for the Month of May, 2013 10 - Home Run – Great Movie – CFDb Movie Review 9 – This is Our Time – Another HIGH recommendation – CFDb Movie Review 8 – The Reckoning 7 – Revelation Road Another great end time film. CFDb Movie Review. 6 – The Encounter 5 – Rich Mullins: A Ragamuffin’s Legacy 4 – Finding Normal – Another recommendation – CFDb Movie Review. 3 – The Mark 2: Redemption Great film! CFDb Movie Review. 2 – The Confession – Another great movie.  CFDb Movie Review. 1 – Revelation Road 2 – #1 for the... Continue Reading ›››

‘Sahri’ ~ CFDb Movie Review Sahri When a youth group sets out on a mission trip to help an elderly man save his home from being demolished, they soon find out that they may get more than they had bargained for. Could this house actually be haunted? Featuring music by The Gibsons, BRIM, Sixer Six, and Afterlife   There is a big controversy over Christian horror films.  It does seem to be an oxymoron.  I am not a big fan of horror at all.  The main reason is that I don’t like to be afraid and it seems that if a movie causes you be afraid, then it must be opening a door for the devil and therefore…cannot be... Continue Reading ›››