Since I’m talking about yet another religious film,
with a biblical story no less, I’d remiss not to mention how I feel my own
paradigm has shifted regarding religious cinema. Have I finally seen the light
and thrown aside my blasphemous ways and accepted our Lord and Saviour? I just
got done giving a one-two punch to good taste and feminism with my last two
reviews; I’m still the same arsehole I’ve always been.
However, since seeing Hacksaw Ridge, I will admit that my expectations when it comes to Christian films has definitely softened a bit, mainly because I now know that it is possible to do it right even in this day and age. Sure, mainstream biblical epics like Exodus: Gods And Kings are just as capable of being garbage as the independent scene, but as long as the potential for good is there, I am willing to be receptive. Hell, that’s one of the big reasons I love Ouija: Origin Of Evil as much as I do: Because of the further potential it could lead to. So, with all that in mind, let’s get started with today’s look into the theological mindset. This is Risen.
However, since seeing Hacksaw Ridge, I will admit that my expectations when it comes to Christian films has definitely softened a bit, mainly because I now know that it is possible to do it right even in this day and age. Sure, mainstream biblical epics like Exodus: Gods And Kings are just as capable of being garbage as the independent scene, but as long as the potential for good is there, I am willing to be receptive. Hell, that’s one of the big reasons I love Ouija: Origin Of Evil as much as I do: Because of the further potential it could lead to. So, with all that in mind, let’s get started with today’s look into the theological mindset. This is Risen.
