[Movie] - Amazing Grace

[1Timothy115]

Amazing Grace, based on the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce. The movie captured the period and Ioan Gruffudd and capturend the man. I thought the screenplay was great.

I watch few movies because I can't sit through them without something appearing which can't be shared with my God. The Lord could be in the room with me for this movie.

Rent and watch or buy this movie for your library.
(on line movie preview)
http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/index.php

[HappyChristian]

We haven't seen this one yet, but we really want to!

[Pastor Matt]

Please edit the subject per forum rules above. That way we know from looking at the forum if it is a movie or book. Thank you.

[kevinmiller]

I agree. Though I don't usually care for these kinds of movies(and I will say that I didn't like their portrayal of John Newton), I did enjoy watching this one. The only language that comes to mind off-hand came from the guy playing Newton, which is why I didn't like the portrayal.

[1Timothy115]

[quote="BroMatt"]Please edit the subject per forum rules above. That way we know from looking at the forum if it is a movie or book. Thank you.[/quote]

Done! I should have looked before I jumped (typed) :duh

[nucreature]

So, there IS profanity in the movie?

[1Timothy115]

So' date=' there IS profanity in the movie?[/quote']

The "Dove" review for this film...

Sex: Man and woman kiss
Language: H-5; D-1; G-5; A-6; N-2 (spoken by slave owner - not condoned by role models in the film); C-1 (spoken reverently by John Newton)
Violence: Brief images of slaves being treated badly. Dialog discussing extreme conditions on slave ships including rape.
Drugs: Wilberforce is diagnosed with Colitis and is prescribed Laudanum, a highly addictive form of opium. He quits taking the drug when he realizes its debilitating effect.
Nudity: Cleavage appropriate to the times.
Other: Gambling

To learn more about Dove...http://www.dove.org/aboutdove.asp?ArticleID=1
I have no idea what these language codes mean :puzzled:

[1Timothy115]

More on the Dove codes...look for "Rating Descriptions" pop-ups from any of their movie "Read The Review" to see these codes.

CONTENT RATING DESCRIPTIONS

Approved: 0-2 in any category

Sex: 0: none
1: on-screen acts of romance
2: infidelity; implied pre-marital sex or secondary lead characters with consequences
3: inappropriate sexual relations without consequences
4-5: graphic sexual activity is heard and/or seen

Language: 0: none
1: few utterances of mild crude language
2: few utterances of mild obscenity
3: crude and obscene language used throughout the story
4-5: any Biblical profanity (GD, Jesus, Jesus Christ) and any uses of gross sexual language

I am in no way advocating Dove or it's system. I just found Dove within the last 2 posts. However, I say it is helpful to me.

[dadof4]

My brother gave me this movie for Christmas, and I was wondering what it was like before I open it. Thanks for the input.

[kevinmiller]

I think pluggedinonline.com is the best place to go for reviews. Here's what they said about language:
"Characters use the British profanity "bloody" at least eight times. "H---" is uttered half-a-dozen times, and God's name is used as an exclamation about that many times, too. "N-gger," "a--" and "b-llocks" (another British vulgarity) are used once or twice each."

[Guest Guest]

I liked Chris Tomlin's music video and added refrain (My Chains Are Gone) that he did for this movie. How impressive is that? You get asked to write a refrain for what is arguably the most recognizable song in the religious world.

[HappyChristian]

I liked Chris Tomlin's music video and added refrain (My Chains Are Gone) that he did for this movie. How impressive is that? You get asked to write a refrain for what is arguably the most recognizable song in the religious world.

I haven't seen the movie, but I have seen the music video. I really like the additional refrain that he wrote, but I don't care for his singing style - too breathy for me. It is neat, isn't it, that he was able to write the refrain and if fit so well with the other words.

[Guest Guest]

I haven't seen the movie' date=' but I have seen the music video. I really like the additional refrain that he wrote, but I don't care for his singing style - too breathy for me. It is neat, isn't it, that he was able to write the refrain and if fit so well with the other words.[/quote']

Yeah, his voice is actually a little grating after about four or five songs. Still, he may very well be one of the most prolific contemporary hymn writers of our time. His song, "Jesus, Messiah" makes me want to cry every time I sing it.

[HappyChristian]

I don't know if I've heard that one.

Oops, I take that back - I have heard it. The words are great!!!!