Let God Be the Judge (2010) User Reviews

Too much going on, not enough time

[neeki_eva · 4/10 · 13 December 2010]

A low income stage play, performed in front of a live audience. For what it is worth it was beautifully directed by Emmbre Perry with an excellent choice of cast members including Carl Anthony Payne II, Clifton Powell, Elise Neal and so much more.

The story starts one evening on a park bench where the couple Brian (Payne) and Rachael (Neal) are sitting down discussing the movie they have just watched. The couple are questioning Brain's faith in God. At this moment in time it appears that a mugger tries to steal Rachael's bag, in the struggle Brian is shot and collapse to the ground.

The second scene opens with Brian waking up to find himself in a court room, where his life is being put on trail. With the verdict of if he should go to hell or return back to reality for a second chance in life. The staff in the court room all symbolise a part of Christianity in a different way; the judge is the angel Gabriel whilst the two lawyers represent Heaven and Hell.

Throughout the movie there are general conversations about the morals of Christianity but the play is not overpowered by this.

We see members of Brian's friends and family take it in turns to face the jury all retailing their own side of their own personality and Brian's, each unveiling a dramatic twist to the storyline. Their stories are too strong for the short space of time they are given to portray such strong emotions.

The music works perfectly with the piece as you watch you feel that a character is going to break out in song at any moment; however this only happens once throughout the play.

A slow beginning to the movie but it is made up in the humour throughout made by the lawyers and by one of the witnesses Sis. Peeola Patterson. The moral behind this play will have you thinking about your own life and on the way you perceive others.

The play ends with Judge Gabriel handing the court room God's verdict which is predictable as Brain gets off with a warning. The story returns back to the park where Brian wakes up with no injuries to his body. Which is highly unrealistic taking into affect that the shooter was so close to him that there was no way he could have missed.

Poor story, sloppy theology

[barcar93 · 2/10 · 22 February 2010]

This film is the filming of a stage play. The story begins with a discussion between a man (Brian Matthews, played by Carl Anthony Payne II) and his fiancée who are returning from a movie, where the man expresses disbelief about the existence of angels. She urges him to consider returning to church, which advice he spurns. On his part, he convinces her successfully to agree to a dinner invitation at his mother's house, showing his serious intentions regarding their romance. As they are about to leave, a gunman rushes up demanding the woman's purse. There is a brief struggle, followed by the sound of many gunshots, and the young man falls to the ground while his agonized fiancée shouts for help.

We then find Brian lying alone by the same bench. He sees a light and he realizes that he died in the struggle, although he complains that his life has not flashed before him. He speaks angrily to God about the unfairness of dying young. Suddenly he is transported to a courtroom where his soul is on trial. A good angel defends him and a bad angel prosecutes him. Gabriel, another angel, presides over the proceeding. (If only they had added Judge Mathis to the cast to fill that role!) Unfortunately, the courtroom scenes are ill conceived and poorly constructed. The audience is given no idea as to the charges against the young man, except that he is on trial for the fate of his soul. Instead, the defense makes feeble attempts to produce witnesses to attempt to show the Brian's good character, where the witnesses are often turned against the young man by the prosecution. The prosecution presents a sketchy portrayal of the young man's alleged bad acts from his youth—sins of theft, rape and sexual promiscuity. Who's telling the truth and who's lying? Apparently only God knows.

The final verdict, rendered by God who remains away from the scene, is unsatisfying to say the least. Finally, Brian is returned to earth, awakening as if from a dream, having suffered no injuries whatsoever except a bump on the head. He is only slightly chastened to the point where he prays quietly admitting that he now believes in angels "more than ever", but he adds "just don't tell her I said that".

This story attempts to cover too many deep topics in a shallow and superficial manner—sin, life, death, heaven, hell, justice, redemption, salvation, grace and mercy—and fails to show any insight into any topic apart from a few platitudes. I would not go to see this film in the theater or rent it again.

Beautifully done with God at the center of the entire movie

[defiesgravity1115 · 10/10 · 13 January 2011]

Praise God. It doesn't matter how much money it took to create this film it was well done. The content alone was worth watching. The way they explained the Glory of God and how Jesus died on the cross to save us all. This movie was very realistic to what it might be like when we die.

When God puts us all on trial for the good and bad things we did. Our sins will not be forgiven if we haven't accepted Jesus Christ into our lives and claimed him our Lord and Saviour!! Have you done that? I would love to everyone I know to watch this movie, Christian or not. This is a great depiction of the reality we all live in. Good people go to heaven and good people go to hell. You cannot expect a person that "looks" like they are humble, respectful, and honest to go to heaven. Only God can judge you. We need to all reexamine our lives and see what God has to offer us because the answer is EVERYTHING. The answer is eternal life, which no other than Christ Jesus can offer us.

I watched this movie with the intentions to be blessed and I was. I didn't expect the acting to be Grade A or for things to be glamorous. Jesus is not about expensive things and blockbuster movies, he is about being real and saving souls. So if you wanted to watch this just so you can say you did, thats well and nice but this movie was made to show people the reality of the end days.

We all have no idea when we are going to die, tomorrow isn't promised to anyone. We will all died one day and we will be judged. Where will you go when you die? I think if you are reading this, God is trying to talk to you specifically. I can testify to not caring what God had to offer me but when I was born again all that changed. I was on fire for God and I just wanted to know more about him.

SO just educate yourself. Start in the book of St. John in the new testament and see the miracles Jesus performed. See why he atoned for all of our sins and the reason the wretches souls of ours can be forgive, through his shed blood. Jesus didn't have to die on the cross for us but HE DID. Thank him for it and get connected.

I serve a mighty God and I want to spend every single second of the rest of my life giving him praise. Why don't you join me. If you read this please feel free to contact me. God Bless. Jesus saves. Your prayers will get answered. Believe in Him and have faith.

I cant wait to tell everyone I know about this movie, it has moved me tremendously. I love God more now than I ever have in my 25 years of being alive. Hallelujah.