I remember first watching this movie on the first day of 2013. I was going through some issues with how I saw God. I was so preoccupied with how the world was falling apart that I was asking myself how can He just stand all around us and let us do it.
That's when this movie came into my life. When I needed to understand how Jesus truly is. Now, I usually hate Christian targeted movies because they lack in quality, they are so cliche and they feel like they're trying to hit you over the head with a Bible. But this one is so simple and elegant. It touches upon many questions that non-believers and even believers alike have. I as left in tears (which does not happen easily) with every reply of Jesus. The actor who played the good shepherd was a good choice in my opinion as he exuded that peace and love that God has for each one of us.
I do recommend this movie regardless of denomination and religious orientation if you want to understand what God really is like.
Review of The Encounter
