Life's a Stage

Jan 27, 2012

Movie Review: Courageous

"One of the most moving films I have ever seen!"

Franklin Graham, President/CEO Billy Graham Evangelical Association and Samaritan's Purse

Courageous (available at Vision Forum)

Courageous was amazing. There was so much talent in this movie, and so much meaning.

There was drama, emotion, and humor.

Starring

Alex Kendrick

Renee Jewel

Ken Bevel

Robert Amaya

Eleanor Brown

Angelita Nelson

Kevin Downes

Ben Davies

and

Rusty Martin Jr.

Courageous was an amazing movie. (Did I already say that?)

This film is about 4 fathers who realize the need to stand up, protect their families, and in a word, be fathers. Adam Mitchell (Alex Kendrick) and his three fellow police officers sign a resolution to be better fathers. They know that they will be doubly accountable because of this, but with God's help, they know they can do it.

One of the chase scenes

This movie is rated PG-13, so it's kind of intense. But it is touching and truly moving.

Let's see if I can tell you why without giving anything important away..

(If you want everything to be a surprise, don't read any further!)

One reason why this is PG-13 is because a girl dies. They handled this very well. They didn't even film it at all, actually. They were told that something had happened, and there's no anything showed. (No anything = very bad grammar.)

I think one of the big reasons why this was rated what it was is because of one of the last scenes- it is a police chase scene, where a little girl is involved, and lots of shooting. (No one is killed, though.) After the scene ended, my heart was beating about a million miles an hour. (I am not an intense-movie kind of person, but this was worth watching!)

I strongly suggest you watch this, even if you don't like sad movies. This movie is made wonderfully, and the whole story is amazing.

Mary

P.S. Since this is my first movie review, I know it's kind of badly written but hopefully you get the pictures. Speaking of pictures, all of them are from http://www.courageousthemovie.com/. Thanks!

Tell Me About Yourself Award!

RULES:

1. post these rules.

2. post 11 random things about yourself.

3. answer the questions set for you in their post.

4. create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.

5. go to their blog and tell them they are tagged.

6. tag 11 people.

Okeedokee! 11 random things about me....

11. I want to live in the country

10. I know how to tap dance

9. I woke up at 6:43 this morning.

8. I used to take horse-riding lessons.

7. I love listening to radio dramas (aka Adventures in Odyssey, Jonathan Park, Down Gilead Lane)

6. "Courageous" the newest movie from the creators of Fireproof, is sitting in front of me in it's plastic wrap. We got it two days ago and haven't watched it yet (reason: someone dies and so we can't watch it late at night).

5. I love Nancy Drew books

4. I can't read piano music but I can still play a song from sheet music (by counting the notes up and down... it takes a long time.) And I can play the star spangled banner from memory.

3. I love singing

2. My favorite age was 12. I loved being 12.

1.Last night I spilt water on the keyboard and my sister. (on accident!!)

Alright, answer the random questions given to me by Trinka!

1. Do you like thrift stores? YES!!!! In fact like 98% of my clothes are thrifted.

2. What's your nickname{s}? I don't have a nickname!
3. Have you given anybody a nickname? If so, what is it? See Answer 2. :)
4. Have you ever made scrambled eggs? Yup. And I'm debating on whether to make them right now. But I think I'm thinking no.
5.pink or purple? Ummm... purple. Like deeeep purple. But I look good in pink... So I don't know!
6. hats or scarfs? Definitely hats.
7.Do you like mustaches? Sorry for saying this... NO!!!!!NONONO!!! They look really strange like there is some sort of fuzzy caterpillar on your lip (blegh) so I'm sorry- no.
8. Do you have a mustache? Uhhh......no.
9. Have any {not classic} books to recommend? The Island Queen by R.M. Ballantyne, the Circle C Adventures series by Susan K. Marlow, and The Bread Winner by Arvella Whitmore.
10. Do you sleep with your socks on or off? It depends on if I'm wearing them in the day or not. In today's situation- yes, on.
11. Who do you love the most? Jesus Christ, my LORD!!!! (Next: Family and after that my cat.)

Ok here, 11 questions:

1. Do you want to go on vacation in France or the Bahamas?

2. How late have you ever stayed up reading a book?

3. Princess or Famous singer?

4. Can you make hot chocolate without the mix?

5. How many places have you visited?

6. Why do we have to write 11 questions?

7. How would you tell some kid who loves santa that Santa Claus isn't real?

8. Have you ever broken something in a store you hadn't bought or didn't want to buy?

9. Have you ever written a story?

10. How many blogs do you follow?

11. If you had to design someone's wedding in the winter, what colors would it be? Indoor or outdoor?