Comments on: Poll: What do you think of Christian Film

By: Brad Parler

Brad Parler — Sat, 29 May 2010 21:15:02 +0000

I came very close to answering “It Sucks”, but I’m hopeful that a new generation of storytellers will rise up. In full disclosure I don’t really like “Christian” Music – I believe that we as followers of Christ, should not have to label our art. People should be able to see Christ in everything that we do. I’m also really tired of films with really low production value, cheesy scripts, and horrid acting.
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By: Brad Parler

Brad Parler — Sat, 29 May 2010 19:16:31 +0000

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By: Phillip Gibb

Phillip Gibb — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:41:41 +0000

Yes, Churches like North Point Community Church etc, put a lot of money and effort into their Sunday morning Service because they want people to come back. If only that was the idea for Christian films – granted it is hard to find money, but if you want people to watch it again or suggest it to friends then excellence is paramount.
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By: Scott Ayres

Scott Ayres — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:35:07 +0000

Most Christian film that I’ve ever seen is so low budget that not even Lifetime would carry it.. Poor audio, video and acting..

And like many of the comments said they tend to be thinking too much about the impact of the film, and not enough on the quality..

By: Phillip Gibb

Phillip Gibb — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:12:25 +0000

I must still see Amazing Grace
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By: Phillip Gibb

Phillip Gibb — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:11:36 +0000

yes. rather draw people to your message thru the characters and the story they live out. .-= Phillip Gibb´s last blog ..Poll: What do you think of Christian Film =-.

By: Phillip Gibb

Phillip Gibb — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:09:47 +0000

I agree. Besides, is it not better to 'preach' through the characters actions, when they are faced with difficult choices and when their character is tested. It is kind of implied and not obvious, but when you get too obvious then you might insult people's intelligence. .-= Phillip Gibb´s last blog ..Poll: What do you think of Christian Film =-.

By: Larry Westfall

Larry Westfall — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:54:24 +0000

I tend to agree that many Christian films I have seen tend to miss telling a great story or defining conflict without being preachy. The best film I have seen with a Christian message has been “Amazing Grace.” This kind of story is great film making. IMHO.

By: Sage

Sage — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:46:42 +0000

Like Chad said, Christian films tend to fall short because they were written with an evangelistic agenda in mind. Evangelists are generally not screenwriters or film directors. Evangelists are so caught up in Jesus (which is a good thing btw) that they forget to tell the story or invest in the actors. Don't get me wrong, I think an evangelist could put together a great documentary film, but that's not the same as telling a story. .-= Sage´s last blog ..Fighting for… =-.

By: Chad Estes

Chad Estes — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:31:00 +0000

I think many ‘Christian’ films get bogged down when they try to be a method of message delivery. Once a film starts getting preachy, or when an actor’s lines are obviously meant for the people in the theater instead of the person in the scene with them, it losses my interest.

A much better approach is to tell good stories and let the viewers find the meaning.

Some of the best Christian films that I’ve seen, in terms of impact, never were filmed with that focus in mind.
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By: faith-based film

faith-based film — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:39:48 +0000

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