Excellent, excellent video! As a secular person, I've often wondered why Christian films don't seem to be well made. I assumed it was a lack of interest from financial backers. That these films were only able to be made as "passion projects" i.e. limited budget and no money making potential. But as you pointed out, this could change! I'm all for spending my money to see religious movies as long as they do what other movies do: entertain.
I have always believed that Christian movies missed the mark and were frankly, corny. Not to mention most are emotionally driven and trying to work for man to accept God. That's why even though I'm a Christian, I never watch these movies untill someone talks me into it and I still end up with the same opinion. I like the older Christian movies that depicted Biblical characters. Their stories reach the human condition and we can relate better to that. Just use the stories and the Word of God-the Bible and people that are going to accept Him will and the scoffers and evil ones won't.
I heard that Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) made an album with only a ukelele, because he wanted to enforce limitations upon himself. It was pretty good, pretty heartfelt. He had plenty of money and could have brought an entire symphony or whatever, but maybe he felt he'd gotten soft and lost the hunger and creativity of his youth.
I think if you impose restrictions upon yourself, then it forces you to be creative. Like lack of a budget, you have to use your imagination for your special effects.
Do Christian movies fail because the limitations are too great, and are not self-imposed?
It's like trying to ask a big favor from somebody, or asking out a girl when you're awkward and lonely or something. It stinks! Desire is a huge repellant! When you make a movie in a too restrictive setting, you can't do a lot of things that normal people do. Normal people are flawed, they curse, and when you get Kevin Sorbo to play an atheist, it's not believable!
Atheist isn't a synonym for EVIL. An atheist doesn't embarrass someone for a bad wine choice at a dinner party. Heavy handed plot devices like cancer and car crashes are BORING and we can smell that little spot of shit on your shoes, no matter how slick you dress.
It seems like more of a curse that I have to know a bad movie when I see one. For instance, I think that Gods not dead was awful. My youth group shunned me as a result. "Well your atheist" they say "you hate this film because you hate god" They would not listen to the fact the script was garbage, acting was sub-par, and the message was lob sided. History repeated itself with gods not dead 2 and case for Christ for the same reasons (case for Christ was slightly better). They judge me because they think I must hate god because I hate bad films. They never listened. I was once told that if a magnificent church suddenly collapsed, people would swear never to do it again instead of admiring the rubble. They admire the rubble. They should rise from the ashes instead of inhabiting them. But they won't listen. I never could convince them…
feel bad that some of you have had that experience. I've learned that you should keep your opinions to yourself, when it comes to critiquing some aspects of the church going community. There could also be the situation that they perceive Christ being someone, something different than you do. Many perceive Christ as "winning," and for "winners," but there's also the mindset that sees him as a "suffering savior," and well versed with sorrow. That may not be the correct way of putting it, but it's something like that.
Christian films are for believers – not unbelievers – just like the bible. Believers walk out of a christian film all warm and fuzzy while an unbeliever feels his time was wasted. How would a christian enjoy a love story film about two men? They'd be grossed out while all the cornholers would emerge warm and fuzzy.
You can preach a message without being preachy but if your story sucks then the message will be meaningless. However, if Kirk Cameron or Kevin Sorbo are the stars then the movie will automatically suck.
Many christian films are awful because they are made by pastors who are NOT filmmakers. In my opinion let these films be made by filmmakers. That way you get better quality films
As a Christian, I don't like Christian movies. A lot of them are embarrassing. The acting is sub-par, the production values are often below average, the scripting sounds like it came straight out of an episode of iCarly. The directors often come with a level of know-how, but still don't know how to tell a story without it sounding overacted at times.
It’s an attempt at demonstrating the abject failure of Protestant filmmaking. Catholics do it ok. They understand art. Protestant movies only grasp message. They don’t reflect true reality and are unrelatable, not to mention low production quality. I watched Fireproof, and was turned off not only by Kirk Cameron’s poor acting, but by the story hammering on men, and leaving women alone (which doesn’t reflect reality): men watching porn is bad (and it is); women cheating on hubby isn’t as bad (it’s actually worse), but only hubby should be made miserable. This speaks well to female religious audiences, but not men, or secular audiences. I’m wishing Christian films were better, but religious people can’t seem to hack Hollywood, despite being missionaries in every other place.
decent video and i the speech was understood. however the background visuals was a bit misconstrues. also the background instrumental music was overbearing. I like the premise of this video and i agree with your message. Just work on the edits.
Because there's enough rhetoric going around organized religion today without having it on the big screen pushing it even MORE in people face(s). Sure people have a choice to go see religious films just as they do horror films. Most go to be entertained, not taught a moral, or way of life. Period. That's why critics don't like them. And neither do I. If I wanted religion I'd join one, but I don't like any of them. Why? Because if there were a God I wouldn't being sitting here writing this article in a World full of hate, despair, violence, hunger, global warming etc. If there were a benevolent God he wouldn't let all this go on for as long as it has. So yeah, I don't want to hear about a God who's doing nothing, but people act like he's doing something.
The problem is a movie isn't a sermon. A movie is way of telling a story. A story has a plot, a conflict that drives the actions of characters. Characters that change and grow from the beginning to the end.
A movie is a form of art. It has a language. Art is made my artists, not preachers. The artist has to know that language and use it. Long shot, mesium shots, close ups. Light and shadow. Anglaa. Perspective
Christian movies are flat, lifeless 90 minute sermons. They aren't set. The Matrix is art. Harry Potter is art. Hacksaw Ridge is wet. Gods Not Dead isn't art, it's a lecture
The movies do not do that they leave you with a choice so I'm going to say this is absolutely bologna. Christian movies do not bash you over the head not the ones that I've seen. The real reason movies don't get ahead that are Christian movies is because Hollywood has agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda thing that they have is agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda
Because worldly people and people who don't believe in Jesus don't want to watch them. That's why the world is such a mess as it is because certain Christians are too busy being deceived and mislead. It also like people who go to Broadway shows and watch movies like Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th. Galatians 6: 7 Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
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Excellent, excellent video! As a secular person, I've often wondered why Christian films don't seem to be well made. I assumed it was a lack of interest from financial backers. That these films were only able to be made as "passion projects" i.e. limited budget and no money making potential. But as you pointed out, this could change! I'm all for spending my money to see religious movies as long as they do what other movies do: entertain.
I have always believed that Christian movies missed the mark and were frankly, corny. Not to mention most are emotionally driven and trying to work for man to accept God. That's why even though I'm a Christian, I never watch these movies untill someone talks me into it and I still end up with the same opinion. I like the older Christian movies that depicted Biblical characters. Their stories reach the human condition and we can relate better to that. Just use the stories and the Word of God-the Bible and people that are going to accept Him will and the scoffers and evil ones won't.
I heard that Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) made an album with only a ukelele, because he wanted to enforce limitations upon himself. It was pretty good, pretty heartfelt. He had plenty of money and could have brought an entire symphony or whatever, but maybe he felt he'd gotten soft and lost the hunger and creativity of his youth.
I think if you impose restrictions upon yourself, then it forces you to be creative. Like lack of a budget, you have to use your imagination for your special effects.
Do Christian movies fail because the limitations are too great, and are not self-imposed?
It's like trying to ask a big favor from somebody, or asking out a girl when you're awkward and lonely or something. It stinks! Desire is a huge repellant! When you make a movie in a too restrictive setting, you can't do a lot of things that normal people do. Normal people are flawed, they curse, and when you get Kevin Sorbo to play an atheist, it's not believable!
Atheist isn't a synonym for EVIL. An atheist doesn't embarrass someone for a bad wine choice at a dinner party. Heavy handed plot devices like cancer and car crashes are BORING and we can smell that little spot of shit on your shoes, no matter how slick you dress.
It seems like more of a curse that I have to know a bad movie when I see one. For instance, I think that Gods not dead was awful. My youth group shunned me as a result. "Well your atheist" they say "you hate this film because you hate god" They would not listen to the fact the script was garbage, acting was sub-par, and the message was lob sided. History repeated itself with gods not dead 2 and case for Christ for the same reasons (case for Christ was slightly better). They judge me because they think I must hate god because I hate bad films. They never listened. I was once told that if a magnificent church suddenly collapsed, people would swear never to do it again instead of admiring the rubble. They admire the rubble. They should rise from the ashes instead of inhabiting them. But they won't listen. I never could convince them…
feel bad that some of you have had that experience. I've learned that you should keep your opinions to yourself, when it comes to critiquing some aspects of the church going community. There could also be the situation that they perceive Christ being someone, something different than you do. Many perceive Christ as "winning," and for "winners," but there's also the mindset that sees him as a "suffering savior," and well versed with sorrow. That may not be the correct way of putting it, but it's something like that.
Christian films are for believers – not unbelievers – just like the bible.
Believers walk out of a christian film all warm and fuzzy while an unbeliever feels his time was wasted. How would a christian enjoy a love story film about two men?
They'd be grossed out while all the cornholers would emerge warm and fuzzy.
This is possibly the best precise concise video on youtube, on why many Christian films are bad.
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You explained this exceptionally well.
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You can preach a message without being preachy but if your story sucks then the message will be meaningless. However, if Kirk Cameron or Kevin Sorbo are the stars then the movie will automatically suck.
Offer a solution.. Direct or produce one… Or act one… Talk is cheap….
Many christian films are awful because they are made by pastors who are NOT filmmakers. In my opinion let these films be made by filmmakers. That way you get better quality films
As a Christian, I don't like Christian movies. A lot of them are embarrassing. The acting is sub-par, the production values are often below average, the scripting sounds like it came straight out of an episode of iCarly. The directors often come with a level of know-how, but still don't know how to tell a story without it sounding overacted at times.
It’s an attempt at demonstrating the abject failure of Protestant filmmaking. Catholics do it ok. They understand art. Protestant movies only grasp message. They don’t reflect true reality and are unrelatable, not to mention low production quality. I watched Fireproof, and was turned off not only by Kirk Cameron’s poor acting, but by the story hammering on men, and leaving women alone (which doesn’t reflect reality): men watching porn is bad (and it is); women cheating on hubby isn’t as bad (it’s actually worse), but only hubby should be made miserable. This speaks well to female religious audiences, but not men, or secular audiences. I’m wishing Christian films were better, but religious people can’t seem to hack Hollywood, despite being missionaries in every other place.
decent video and i the speech was understood. however the background visuals was a bit misconstrues. also the background instrumental music was overbearing. I like the premise of this video and i agree with your message. Just work on the edits.
"If they're not in a state of mind to be open to that yet?"
I'm sorry, who forced them to go buy tickets and watch the movie?
Because there's enough rhetoric going around organized religion today without having it on the big screen pushing it even MORE in people face(s). Sure people have a choice to go see religious films just as they do horror films. Most go to be entertained, not taught a moral, or way of life. Period. That's why critics don't like them. And neither do I. If I wanted religion I'd join one, but I don't like any of them. Why? Because if there were a God I wouldn't being sitting here writing this article in a World full of hate, despair, violence, hunger, global warming etc. If there were a benevolent God he wouldn't let all this go on for as long as it has. So yeah, I don't want to hear about a God who's doing nothing, but people act like he's doing something.
The problem is a movie isn't a sermon. A movie is way of telling a story. A story has a plot, a conflict that drives the actions of characters. Characters that change and grow from the beginning to the end.
A movie is a form of art. It has a language. Art is made my artists, not preachers. The artist has to know that language and use it. Long shot, mesium shots, close ups. Light and shadow. Anglaa. Perspective
Christian movies are flat, lifeless 90 minute sermons. They aren't set. The Matrix is art. Harry Potter is art. Hacksaw Ridge is wet. Gods Not Dead isn't art, it's a lecture
The movies do not do that they leave you with a choice so I'm going to say this is absolutely bologna. Christian movies do not bash you over the head not the ones that I've seen. The real reason movies don't get ahead that are Christian movies is because Hollywood has agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda thing that they have is agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda agenda
Because worldly people and people who don't believe in Jesus don't want to watch them. That's why the world is such a mess as it is because certain Christians are too busy being deceived and mislead. It also like people who go to Broadway shows and watch movies like Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th.
Galatians 6: 7
Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
Facts!