A friend of my mine maintains that most Christian-themed movies are "cheesy." He says the acting is usually not worthy of High School Drama Club standards. The stories, he claims, are utterly predictable and usually disconnected from any reality. He also believes that these films actually hurt the cause of Christ instead of helping it.
I've encouraged my friend to see the film, "Do You Believe?"
My dear, sweet wife and I saw the film late Sunday afternoon. I know not a thing about those behind the film. But I believe they did much to dispel some of the myths about Christian-themed film making.
"Do You Believe" weaves together the stories of a variety of individuals and families who are dealing with a trial of some kind. At various points these people are faced with the question, "Do you believe...in God's presence, in God's power, in God's mercy...in God's salvation?" These stories all come together and intersect in essentially the last scene of the movie.
The ensemble cast is excellent, probably the best I've ever seen assembled for a film like this. Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin, Lee Majors, Ted McGinley and Cybill Shepherd are among the cast and their presence lends weight to the film. Young Makenzie Moss steals every scene she is in. She's done some work in television and it would seem she has a bright future ahead of her.
I don't believe that as Christians we have to go and support every Christian-themed film that is made but I'm glad to recommend this one. I'm not sure how much longer you'll be able to find "Do You Believe?" in the theatres so I'd go see it soon. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
