I was thoroughly entertained and very much enjoyed this movie.
I was a bit skeptical about the quality of the movie when watching the trailer because of the focus on the Christian message. I thoroughly support movies having a religious message - whether it be Christian, Muslim, Buddhist - whatever you like - however, most Christian movies have been unable to get decent funding in the past and the quality of the movies have suffered (ie. Fireproof & To Save a Life).
Soul Surfer is different than the other aforementioned films. At the beginning of the film the director sets up the story of a close knit family that enjoys practicing their faith together.
After Bethany, an rising star in the Hawaii semi-professional surfing circuit, loses her left arm in a shark attack, the families faith and passion for life gets them through the tragic circumstances.
The quality of the cinematography is good and the story is well acted by Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and Anna Sophia Robb. Carrie Underwood's performance, however, left me cringing a bit and wishing she would stick to what she is absolutely spectacular at - singing.
I was moved and inspired by the message of this movie and would recommend it highly. I think it would be especially inspiring for young teens and would demonstrate that anything is possible even through the toughest of circumstances.
I was a bit skeptical about the quality of the movie when watching the trailer because of the focus on the Christian message. I thoroughly support movies having a religious message - whether it be Christian, Muslim, Buddhist - whatever you like - however, most Christian movies have been unable to get decent funding in the past and the quality of the movies have suffered (ie. Fireproof & To Save a Life).
Soul Surfer is different than the other aforementioned films. At the beginning of the film the director sets up the story of a close knit family that enjoys practicing their faith together.
After Bethany, an rising star in the Hawaii semi-professional surfing circuit, loses her left arm in a shark attack, the families faith and passion for life gets them through the tragic circumstances.
The quality of the cinematography is good and the story is well acted by Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and Anna Sophia Robb. Carrie Underwood's performance, however, left me cringing a bit and wishing she would stick to what she is absolutely spectacular at - singing.
I was moved and inspired by the message of this movie and would recommend it highly. I think it would be especially inspiring for young teens and would demonstrate that anything is possible even through the toughest of circumstances.