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Summary: Timely message can no longer be ignored
Review: Time Changer is a Christian time travel story, but it's more than that-much more. It deals with two primary topics: 1-it deals with the authority of Jesus Christ and 2: Eternity. These two issues are extremely important and cannot be ignored.Plot: A bible professor-Dr. Russell Carslie has written a book called "The changing times" and he is seeking endorsement from the Grace Bible Seminary board of directors where he teaches before the book is published. Since everyone must give their approval of the manuscript-or no endearment by the board. All is well until Dr. Norris Anderson shows up and raises an objection to one item in the book. He believes that teaching morals alone-without the authority of Jesus Christ will lead many astray. At first, Dr. Carlisle is as bull headed as they come-refusing to understand or accept what Dr. Anderson's is trying to say. Eventually, he goes to Norrris' Home where he shows Carlisle a time machine that his father built before he died. Carlisle laughs at first-but he realizes that they need to settle the issue. He is then transported in to the future-110 years to be exact. He then sees the folly of his beliefs. He meets several people. Most of them have a shallow view of life. Even those in the church are ignorant of the truth of Christ. For example, he goes to a movie with a group from the church-and he is the only one who is bothered by the fact that a character on the screen is using the name of Christ in Vain. Every one else just say that "It's only a movie" This movie DOES NOT paint a rosy picture of the past. At the board meeting, Norris points out that over 5% of marriages end in divorce(1890 numbers). When Carlisle is in the future-he learns that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. This is only one example. Another reviewer accuses the producers of deceiving him for not informing him that this is a Christian film. If you look on the back of the case-there's a description of the film. It says plainly that it's about a bible professor who is sent into more than 100 years into the future. If that does not tell you that that this is a Christian film-then I don't know what will. There was no attempt by the producers to deceive anyone. This is a timely film with an important message. Buy or rent this film today. God Bless,
Jay
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Summary: Further Consideration
Review: Time Changer is, I suspect, a movie made by Christians for Christians. The performance on the part of the principle actor is not at the level of say Charlton Heston, however the charcter being protrayed, one should remember, is a professor at a 19th century theological seminary. The story is basically using what could be conceived as the archetype of 19th century, American christian moral philosophy and biblical interpretation as an anthithesis with a more modern paradigm. With this in mind let me suggest that for Christian viewers this movie is something of a slap in the face for the modern enlightened church of the 21st century and consequently, I highly recommend it. Please do not be biased by the tirades presented in other reviews by self-proclaimed historians and arm-chair theologians. Compared on the basis of general, statistical patterns and not individual examples, 19th century and the 21st century American moral philosophy are as disparate as night and day.
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Summary: More from the Messengers
Review: To be a "Christian film," TIME CHANGER has a very professional look, an excellent supporting cast, and some scenes that rise above its intended market. I enjoyed seeing Hal Linden, Gavin McLeod, Jennifer O'Neill (still absolutely beautiful), and Paul Rodriguez (who was also excellent in TORTILLA SOUP), but the lead actor comes off as stiff and inexperienced. He reads lines like "Why does he cause me pain?" without showing any expression at all.
Some scenes play like sermons where more human interaction could've made them more effective. In the final scene between the lead character and Eddie (Rodriquez's character), it might have played deeper if Carlisle allowed more of his humility to show. Defeated by his own pompous ambitions in the past, he could hint at his desperation to get the word out to just one person, even if it's the guy who manages an inner-city laundrymat. More tension could've been explored if the two guys investigating Carlisle had happened on a photo of him in their research (their final scene is a hoot though). I'm not sure if the filmmakers wanted to go there, but some genuinely funny scenes of Carlisle experiencing modern culture (rap music, teen fashions, MTV) could've been added. I'm not sure if I was supposed to laugh, but I did find some amusement at Carlisle freaking out at the movie theatre and jumping in front of a TV to keep a child from seeing a couple kissing on TV. Wouldn't it have been funny to see him yelling at the couple on the TV, thinking they were in a window?
"Now, come out of there and control yourselves!"
Maybe they just wanted to keep their Christian audience instead of possibly offending them. The scene where Jennifer O'Neill explains how her character (or the filmmakers, for that matter) believe that films have become decadent illustrates their dilemma, perhaps.
I'm not suggesting that these filmmakers "muddy" things up more to please a secular audience, but I am hoping for spiritual films in the future that challenges both Christian and secular audiences. A challenge to the secular viewer to consider the message and a challenge to Christian filmmakers to present flawed, struggling believers who can relate to a lost and dying world. Either way, this is a big leap from the clunky religious movies I've seen over the years and I'll be looking for the next production from this company.
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Summary: Clearly Presented Truth
Review: Want to know what Christianity offers? Watch! Great witness.
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Summary: god awful
Review: Worst movie ever. Time Changer, more like Time Waster.
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Summary: Excellent Film
Review: Yeah, maybe the acting is not so great, but the story and the principles behind the film are great. This is a great family film and a wonderful reminder to all Christians to the importance of teaching Jesus' commands to all.
My church had a viewing of this film, but I msised it. So, I rented at the local video store, actually it was free because it was a Christian film. It changed my thinking and views.
Some reviewers have stated that this is only a film for Christians, but that is not true. It would be an excellent film for a Christian to view along with a non-Christian and explain the need for Christ and answer any questions at the end. A good witnessing tool.
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