I don’t want to be rude here, but this is how fanaticism and mind control start. It’s everything that movies should not be, and, yes, I accept that pastors and youth leaders across the world might damn me to hell for saying it.The intention of this teen film is noble: The two (first-time) filmmakers wanted to address the very serious issues facing the youth today. Suicide, Columbine-style murder, teen pregnancy, bullying, drinking and the absence of religion all feature (yup, it’s jam-packed up in here). The problem is their suggested solution to all of the above: Turn to Jesus. Although debatable, no-one can pass judgement on this and nor will I. What I will offer is my totally subjective opinion, which is this: In a world with challenges so daunting and options so diverse, the last thing the youth are going to respond to is a sermon delivered by disingenuous actors from California who know nothing about struggle. But hey, that’s just me.
Rating: 1 outta 5
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