Because of Grácia

Nothing in this that I enjoyed. Perhaps if it provided some better debate or some factual elements to arguments. But, ultimately, it provides nothing of the sort. It amounts to 'flat-earth' propoganda parading as a film.

I have to say the movie gives out a great message to the youth. It talks about serious topics like the embarrassment of many youth to say they are Christian or catholic and that they believe in Jesus. They feel they might be judged and might not fit in. This movie says to stand up for Jesus and praise him because he loves us no matter what. Our past our mistakes anything god will still love us and that we should be proud to be sons of god. Finally I want to say this movie requires more attention. It was sad that me and my girlfriend were the only ones in the whole theater. I really hope movies like this that talk about Jesus and positivity get more light shed on them.

Every movie communicates a worldview; each one indicates something about what the writers, director, producers, and actors believe about the world in which we live. Captain Marvel. Interstellar. Toy Story 4.

Saving Private Ryan. Captain Marvel. I Can Only Imagine. Interstellar. Toy Story 4. I Still Believe. Rain Man. Just Mercy. Each of these communicates a view of what we should and shouldn't do, what human relationships should look like, how we got to where we are, and our purpose.

The storyline: Chase, OB, and Gracia grow in understanding and communicating the love of God while still holding on to His truth. They encounter difficult issues like dating, sanctity of human life, and creation in a pretty realistic setting for high schoolers.

Because of Gracia is a top movie in communicating the truth about our world in our current cultural climate--the truth about how we got here, why we're here, and how we should live. It does this while swimming upstream against the dominant cultural worldview. Even though this film goes against what we might be tempted to believe, everyone should consider this movie's claims.

Many movies communicate a distorted view of reality. Secular movies tend to advance an ungodly and even godless view of our world. Some Christian movies seem to present a view of the world that is "too perfect" and they come across as imbalanced. Because of Gracia balances the two extremes, arguing that God is real and at work in an imperfect world full of broken sinners. This movie is an admirable effort to communicate the truth of God's Word; His communication with us; the Bible.

As a youth pastor, I found this movie helpful for myself, I hope it's helpful for our teens, and I recommend it for your consideration.

PROS

+ After the movie is relatively flat in the beginning, appearing to be just one more of the many teenage stories out there, it quickly gains momentum and quality.

+ Good defense of the creation account of the Bible.

+ Beautiful example what it means to stand up for the Christian faith and to be firm in it, no matter the opposition.

+ Great example of emotional and spiritual support of Gracia for Amy.

+ Faithful example of the couple to wait until marriage - very beautiful images at the end of the movie.

+ Very good actors.

CONS

• The movie does not show any effort of Amy to get together again with the father of the child. It is beautiful to celebrate a newborn, but it is tragic that this movie simply shows a break-up of two sentences over the phone and simply treats it as sidenote that the child will grow up fatherless.

• Ben Davies was a better fit in his role in 'I'm Not Ashamed'. It was not the best fit for him to play a teacher.

• It was probably not wise to endorse Socrates in a Christian movie.

Great Christian movies that weaves many religious topics into an entertaining romantic drama. Touches quickly and lightly upon censorship of God in schools, evolution vs creation, dating vs courtship, teenage pregnancy, and abortion. You will fall in love Gracia and her infectious smile.