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Summary: Dogmatic preaching, NOT entertainment.
Review: One minute into this film (rented by an unknowing relative) and I knew there would be very little entertainment but lots of baloney. As to the film's central thesis, who says that 1890 was a more ethical time than the present? What about racial segregation and the toleration of lynchings, exploitation of child labor, women unable to vote, and prostitution perhaps more abundant than today (but less talked about)? And the theology presented is not what most Christians accept but rather a very naive fundamentalism. We are told that all science must agree with the Bible. What about Joshua making the sun stand still? What about the sun and all the stars being created AFTER the earth and its fruit trees? This brand of Bible tyranny had its chance to rule in Europe for hundreds of years, and it gave us the torture and burning alive of "witches" and heretics. Who needs that again? As for entertainment, the lead character reads his lines like an Eagle scout. BORING! I only laughed once - watch for this when the time traveling moralizer returns to 1890. But that is not enough to endure the constant dogmatic propaganda. And to think, Christianity once inspired much great art and music. And now this bland and silly preaching.
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Summary: Hideous
Review: Pass this by. Possibly the worst sci-fi movie I've seen in a long time. This is a total preach fest! Do not watch unless you find grass growing interesting. It gets a bit old when a group of older WHITE men tell me that my morals are wrong because I don't believe excatly what they believe in or do not give credit to Jesus for the source. If you would like a wholly innacurate incredibly dull experience, or possibly have really bad insomnia. Watch (attempt?) this film. ICK!
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Summary: Rocked my sox off!
Review: People think movies like this are going to make people Christian? It is a trivialization of Christianity to believe any movie is going to change someone's heart. This movie is suitable for Biblical literalists that require occasional confirmation that they are right about everything.
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Summary: The packaging neglects to mention that this is propoganda
Review: Pure blantant Christian propoganda. The acting is terrible, the story fails to argue its' point, and the packaging I would argue is intentionally deceitful, which is extremely ironcic given the Christian moral message of the movie. If you want another crutch to prop up your religious beliefs on, by all means rent this movie. But if you have a brain and can think for yourself, the ridiculousness of this movie will cease being funny about 30 minutes in. For the first 15 minutes I kept expecting the movie to be a joke, a comedy. But it isn't. Its just trite and stupid.
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Summary: That was surprisingly GOOD!...
Review: So how would YOU feel meeting a throw-forward from the 1890's? Or, how would you feel if you were transported forward 100 years into the future... Time Changer, an amazing new film directed by Christian producer Rich Christiano, is finally on DVD and home video. This movie is a surprisingly well produced and well done film by Five & Two pictures, and boasts some surprisingly big actors featured in the film. PLOT: Dr. Russell Carlisle (D. David Morin), a professor at Grace Bible Seminary, has just completed a new book entitled The Changing Times. He hopes to secure approval and endorsement from the board of directors at the Seminary. However, one board member, Dr. Norris Anderson (Gavin McLeod, of "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Love Boat" fame) disapproves of the work, on grounds of the book's premise that the teachings of Christ can be taught apart from the NAME of Christ. This disturbs Dr. Carlisle, and he resolves to fight the Unanimous rule the Seminary holds for any book endorsement. His efforts are rejected by the Dean of the college, played by Hal Linden (Of "Barney Miller" fame). Carlisle avoids Dr. Anderson for a while, despite Anderson's pleas for him to come to his home and discuss the matter. At last, Russell relents and goes to Norris's house, where Norris shows Russell his convenient time machine, located in his barn. (Those things DO come in handy from time to time) Norris rockets Russell more than a hundred years into the future to see the moral deprivation of the age. Russell is blown away by the absence of belief in Jesus in the world, let alone the culture shock of the 21st century. He realizes the terrible mistake he made in thinking God's moral law can be laid down without the authority of God's name behind it, when trying to law down this law and getting only "Says who?" in response. GOOD: Obviously, the film is a Christian film, and contains very, very little of what any movie goer might consider bad, unless the wholesome religious themes offend you. The quality of the film underscores the excellent production and effort that went into this movie. The fact that such big names as Gavin McLeod, Jennifer O'Neill and Hal Linden are featured in this film just goes to show you; Some actors can be Christians after all. The music and visual effects are very well done for the mood, especially when you consider that both areas were headed up by professional yet youthful gentlemen. BAD: As much as it pains me to say it, there are several moments where it appears that D. David Morin needs much more acting experience. It is unclear to me whether or not the strange and stoic action is an attempt to display the common character and attitude of the era, but it only serves to appear to me like any other bad actor I've seen. As far as any other objectionable material, there is none. No kid will be frightened by the brief special teleportation effects, I'm sure. THOUGHTS: This movie offers some important insight into the culture of today. Through gradual desensitization, things like nearly nude models in the mall don't bother us any more, or at least most of us. We attend movies that wouldn't be the choice of our Savior, if He were in the theater today. While sending an important message to born-again believers, it also sends the all-important message to non-believers, and doing it in an entertaining way. Purely from a quality standpoint, there are included theatrical trailers, as well as a great 57-minute behind-the-scenes feature. I must give this movie 7 ½ out of ten stars.
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Summary: Excellent Film!!
Review: Some films seem to exist on a level that means little to people
and the way they really exist in the world. This excellent film
tries works hard to both entertain and enlighten and succeeds
a good precent of the time. When science fiction meets the world
never explored is when it is at it's best and this quirky and sincere story will you make you reconsider your own faith or rethink your lack of spirituality. A truly original and thought provoking film. One of the best of the year by far.
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Summary: Entertaining, but a little awkward
Review: The "Time Changer" is one of the better Christian-based movies produced recently. But it's not the best. The basic device of the movie is a little silly, that someone in the 19th century could develop a time machine, but we've seen a lot worse in sci-fi before. A seminarian, Dr. Russell Carlisle, is sent forward in time by his friend to show him the dangers of his upcoming book's message: that ethics can be separated from Christ. Carlisle, played by D. David Morin, discovers a moral-relative world, much to his shock. Theologically speaking, the movie lacks any sublety. You know exactly what the theme of the movie is, and it's often hammered down hard. That tends to distract from the other aspects of the movie, but it does parallel with the plot of Dr. Carlisle's book. I have to add Morin's acting is a little wooden at times. (My wife likened him to Mr. Data from "Star Trek.") He does a much better job with his facial expressions and gestures, as he adapts to the modern world, in what is often quite amusing misadventures. So, while it's not the absolute best Christian movie made in recent years (I'd give "The Omega Code" that distinction), it's not the worst, and worthy of watching.
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Summary: Entertaining, but a little awkward
Review: The "Time Changer" is one of the better Christian-based movies produced recently. But it's not the best. The basic device of the movie is a little silly, that someone in the 19th century could develop a time machine, but we've seen a lot worse in sci-fi before. A seminarian, Dr. Russell Carlisle, is sent forward in time by his friend to show him the dangers of his upcoming book's message: that ethics can be separated from Christ. Carlisle, played by D. David Morin, discovers a moral-relative world, much to his shock. Theologically speaking, the movie lacks any sublety. You know exactly what the theme of the movie is, and it's often hammered down hard. That tends to distract from the other aspects of the movie, but it does parallel with the plot of Dr. Carlisle's book. I have to add Morin's acting is a little wooden at times. (My wife likened him to Mr. Data from "Star Trek.") He does a much better job with his facial expressions and gestures, as he adapts to the modern world, in what is often quite amusing misadventures. So, while it's not the absolute best Christian movie made in recent years (I'd give "The Omega Code" that distinction), it's not the worst, and worthy of watching.
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Summary: LIKED IT!
Review: The movie had a silly premise - but as I watched it, it really showed how we have truly become desensitized to the corrupt culture we are living in. I related to the characters as they were shocked at the vulgarity and immorality the "world" is imposing on us. It encouraged me to speak out the next day when my employer started using the name of JESUS CHRIST in vain in my presence. We Christians should not be allowing this culture to impose their lack of morals and ethics on us. A great movie to take your children to see - but from some of the reviews here - obviously many adults would profit from seeing it too.
Rating:
Summary: Good movie, fantastic lesson about truth and right & wrong
Review: The movie moves quickly and keeps your interest. Its good for young and old. It is very Christian (the J word is actually used in its fullness). Blessings to all!
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