This film was inspired by a Christian book by Charles M. Sheldon called, "In His Steps". (which comes with the DVD as digital download for an E-Book). Mr.Sheldon wrote this book back in 1896. This book has actually changed lives! The novel had been translated into 21 languages by 1935. As it celebrated it's one hundredth anniversary of its publication in 1996, experts had ranked it as the tenth-most read book of the world. The phrase: "What would Jesus do?" abbreviated as WWJD became popular in the United States in the 1990's; hence the WWJD bracelets were started. These initials also had an alternative meaning: "Walk with Jesus Daily".
Imagine capturing every thought and asking yourself: "What would Jesus do?". I know this saying has been around a long time, but we need reminders of this and that is exactly what this film delivers. It reminds us and also allows us to view what it looks like with actions behind it.
This movie is about four individuals: a Minister, who has lost his faith, a singer, a newspaper editor and a wealthy philanthropist. A drifter comes to their town and forces them to look at themselves truthfully and ask the question: Is this what Jesus would be doing in the same situations? The changes are life-altering for all four of them and also for their town. They experience God's strength in the strain of their struggles. I found the domino effect in this small town so exciting to watch! It was contagious: united in Jesus as individuals and also as a community. Of course they had some nay sayers, as in the world, but Jesus said, "Remember the word that I said to you, A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecute Me, they will persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also."
There are two beautiful songs in this movie: "What Would Jesus Do?" and "Help a Brother Out?" They were wonderfully performed by Adam Gregory, the Country singer (who also plays the singer looking for fame and fortune in the movie.) He has a wonderful deep, resonant singing voice.
Needless to say I love this Inspirational Christian movie and the message it brings.
Philippians 2:2-5: "..fulfill my joy, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better that himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Jesus Christ..." NKJV
MPAA:This movie is rated PG for thematic events: one of the characters in a car crash ends up in hospital with head wounds, some pushing up against a fence with intent to rob and the words: Jesus freaks are used.
Overall though this is a movie for the whole family.
WWJD has come out in DVD on October 12, 2010.
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