Saving God (2008)

Director:

Duane Crichton

Writer:

Michael Jackson (screenplay)

Release Date:

14 October 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Plot:

Convicted felon Rev. Armstrong returns back to his neighborhood a changed man looking to take over his father's old church...

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Ving Rhames	...	Armstrong Cane
Dean McDermott	...	John Henry James / Blaze
Ricardo Chavira	...	Rev. Danny Christopher
Dwain Murphy	...	Norris Johns
Genelle Williams	...	Ashley Ellis
Kate Todd	...	Sherri Butler
K.C. Collins	...	Mike
Richard Leacock	...	Mr. Ken Salter
Phillip Jarrett	...	Pastor Curry
Egidio Tari	...	Detective Lombardi
Tosh Robertson	...	Marcus Ellis
Kathy Maloney	...	Ms. Ellis
Ardon Bess	...	Officer Earle
Barbara Barnes-Hopkins	...	Mavis Johns
Kedar	...	Deacon Jake

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving drugs and some violence.

Runtime:

101 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Clear Entertainment

Soundtrack:

The Light

Worth the Time

I always find it interesting to "rate" a Christian movie. Actually, i find it interesting to see how other people rate a Christian film. Somehow, the average comes in to somewhere between 4 and 6. I think it's because Christians will rate ALL Christian movies higher because it's Christian, and non-Christians will rate it low for the same reason. I don't think either of these is fair.

SAVING GOD is a fine movie. Period. There's no - it's good for a Christian film. It is just a good movie. The acting is strong, the characters are believable, the story is engaging and though provoking, and the look and feel of the movie are authentic, and certainly do NOT look like most Christian films(read: cheesy and low budget looking).

Ving Rhames poured himself into the role of Armstrong Cane, and it shows in every scene. He is instantly believable, and instantly likable in a "I can't believe he said that kind of way." All of the cast turned in stellar performances, but I was personally particularly impressed with Dwain Murphy. The sky is truly the limit for this talented young man.

It would be unfair if I didn't comment on the Christian aspect of the Christian film. As a Christian, I was encouraged by this movie. It shows another step in the maturity of Christian film. Poignant without being preachy is probably the best description I can come up with. This is truly a film that a Christian can show to a non-believing friend, and not feel embarrassed by it. That being said,there is certainly a message of redemption, and salvation in the film, but it is presented in a more natural, real and believable way.

I really can't see how anyone can knock this movie for anything other than the fact that they disagree with the Christian message. Because there is really nothing wrong with it. I recommend this movie highly to anyone who likes a good dramatic story, Christian or not.