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Forever Strong (2008)
Deeply Inspiring and Moving
I wanted to see this movie ever since the previews came out. I don't understand why everyone is so hard on this film. It may not all be technically true to the sport of rugby, but this film is not mainly about the sport. It's about a rugby team that is taught how to be more than the world expects of them. They are taught to become men, and not temporally vain boys. Hollywood is never 100% correct in their productions. They are there to make a product that sells. Something entertaining. The story of Coach Gelwix and what he has taught over the years is simply amazing. He teaches about service, honor, integrity, and moral cleanliness. How many other movies are teaching that to our youth these days? I was proud to see such an amazing story that taught reverence and respect.
The Work and the Glory II: American Zion (2005)
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was blown away! I left the theater just drained and shaking. I got so into it. The actors have improved so much and really make the characters come to life! Jonathan Scarfe was perfect yet again as Joseph Smith and I am so glad that he did so much research on the man so that he was true. Raphael Sbarge was great as Parley Pratt. He really captured the real person. The Cinematography was brilliant again and the music really captured the emotions. Being a music major, I did hope to hear music in some other areas in the movie to make them stand out more, but this is my only real complaint.
Many people say that the ending ends horribly, like the old cliffhangers from "Dallas" or "The Lord of the Rings" or something. But it was absolutely perfect. It made you want more.
The script has been changed from the books, like the fact that Joshua comes to Nathan and Lydia's wedding, and others, but they worked really well together and it ran smoothly.
Two Thumbs up!!!