I think this film is largely misunderstood by other reviewers. This is not a film about the Columbine massacre; this is a film about Rachel Scott. Additionally, her family and loved ones played a significant role in developing this movie; this wasn’t some group of strangers taking advantage of her to “push an agenda.” Since her Christian faith was an important part of her life, it is only natural for Christianity to play a significant role in the film.
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I'm Not Ashamed 2016
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American History X 1998
American History X, while challenging, is certainly worth the watch. Norton’s performance (as expected) is incredible, playing both a believable neo-Nazi and a believable older brother after his character’s reformation. Which brings me to the movie’s true strength: the portrayal of racism. Rather than just showing the events leading to Derek Vinyard’s renouncing of the movement, they also demonstrate what led him to develop those beliefs in the first place. This overall makes the movie much more powerful and realistic. Rather than asking the audience to distance itself from racism, the film forces the audience to confront the racism within themselves.
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The Lorax 2012
This film manages to capture the essence of the Dr Seuss book on which it is based, while still making minor tweaks to improve the story. Now, the frame story is just fine-nothing spectacular but nothing disastrous-and overall was probably intended to mostly appeal to young audiences. That being said, what really elevates this film is the chilling tale of the Once-ler. Unlike the book which keeps the Once-ler’s appearance secret and mysterious, the film clearly makes the Once-ler an…
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