I dropped by the video store the other day and picked up "To Save a Life", the movie. It never ceases to amaze me how "I" seem to find a Christian movie out of all of the selections! Someone once said, "It's not odd it's God." I feel this is the case: It's "Him, not me". I would actually like all the Christians movies to be in one section and the mention of Jesus in every one of them, but that would just be for me and other Christians and not for others who might happen upon "Him" through a movie. I do believe God can direct them to Himself, if the movie is done in a very "real" way, as it is in this movie.
"To Save a Life" is an inspirational teen movie. Although persons of any ages could receive the message of "making a difference" in their own lives as well as others.
Jake Taylor is a high school jock, who is living "The dream". After his childhood friend dies, he is moved to change his life as well as others by sacrificing his own dreams. (See:John 15:13 NKJV: "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.") This is shown in the movie without quoting the scripture and that is why I think it will reach more people and could turn them to faith. Keeping in mind of course, it is God that draws them.
Although the movie is somewhat lengthy (2 hours) it covers many of the current problems in teens today and allows God to be the solution. You can make a difference and He can take you through it. Judgment of others is a current theme. (See Matthew 7:1-5 NKJV: " Judge not, that you be not judged,".....)
Poignant line from this movie: "Scars are supposed to heal, you know."
I have rated this movie 4 out of 5 stars, because of the wide coverage of topics it touches.
MPAA: This movie is rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving teen drinking, teen suicide, some drug content, disturbing images and sexuality. Music themes are applicable and appropriate.
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