Some scenes in this Moses fondly salute the grandness of C.B. But if you can temporarily give way to a theatrical reality, you’ll be rewarded with a passionate portrayal of one of the Old Testament’s greatest figures. Though brilliantly staged, absorbing and with memorable musical numbers, Moses does depend on a “suspension of disbelief.” Any stage production does, especially one where Old Testament-attired characters are visibly wearing ear-attached microphones. Filmed before a live audience, this massive musical stage presentation has been recorded in order to run in movie theaters two days this month. Their newest production retells the epic adventure of Moses with the use of a sometimes rousing, often meditative musical score. Sight and Sound Theatres, located in Lancaster, Pa., and Branson, Mo., has brought Bible stories to the stage for 40 years. The short time he’s on screen reminds us of the blessing Graham was, and how God used him to aid a spiritually ailing world. Billy Graham is later seen in archival footage. Trivia note: Will Graham convincingly portrays his grandfather, Billy Graham, in the movie. Rated PG-13 for some disturbing POW imagery, drinking and adult subject matter, the content serves the story and adds to the effectiveness of the uplifting conclusion. And it can be effective in helping others realize what Christians have in Jesus. I’m convinced this film can be a useful tool in aiding those seeking purpose or healing. Yes, there are difficult moments in Unbroken: Path to Redemption, but the ending makes our endurance of those scenes worth it. Same goes here, except for director Harold Cronk’s sensitive treatment of the material, and the involving performances from Samuel Hunt (Louie) and Merritt Patterson (his wife Cynthia), which make viewing the difficulties endurable. These can be trying experiences for the filmgoer, as we have to sit through one distress after another, knowing there are still more to follow. Many films have dealt with people hitting rock bottom before finding salvation and worth. ![]() As any honest alcoholic will tell you, attempting to escape through alcohol never solves the problem, but often leads to self-destruction. Louis tried to escape his troubled view of life through drinking. The future looks bright, except for the terrifying nightmares he suffers as he pictures the evil prison commander continuing to inflict tortures upon him. He even finds a beautiful, smart, funny, caring, giving young woman to share his life. This sequel, based on Laura Hillenbrand’s best-selling book, begins with Zamperini returning home to a loving family and an admiring community. That oversight has now been corrected in Unbroken: Path to Redemption from Universal and Pure Flix Entertainment. Salvation and healing were Zamperini’s legacy, showing how a soul can find peace, yet that film neglected this life-altering message. Upon seeing those lines, I remember thinking, there’s your story! The great majority of that 137-minute film included countless scenes reflecting Zamperini’s WWII suffering. In those two lines we were told of Zamperini’s forgiveness, including for the particularly barbaric camp commander. But his healing process and ability to forgive were given only a couple of lines at the end of the 2014 film, which was simply titled “Unbroken.” Eventually he turned to Christ and, through that relationship, was able to forgive those who had tortured him. Zamperini, who was stranded at sea for 47 days only to be rescued and immediately placed in a Japanese POW camp, endured many horrors and came to feel abandoned by God. I rarely say this, but oh, don’t miss these two!Ī 2014 movie detailing the early years of Olympic runner Louis Zamperini’s life - but sadly leaving out the most important part - now is rectified by “Unbroken: Path to Redemption,” set for theatrical release Friday (Sept. (BP) - Two new spiritual movies enter your local cinema this week.
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