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Lay It Down

  • 2001
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
153
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Lay It Down (2001)
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An explosive drama set against the world of street racing.An explosive drama set against the world of street racing.An explosive drama set against the world of street racing.

  • Director
    • Michael Cargile
  • Writer
    • Michael Cargile
  • Stars
    • Sean McEwen
    • Nathan Bell
    • Jake Head
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    153
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Cargile
    • Writer
      • Michael Cargile
    • Stars
      • Sean McEwen
      • Nathan Bell
      • Jake Head
    • 9User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Sean McEwen
    Sean McEwen
    • Ben Destin
    Nathan Bell
    • Pete Destin
    Jake Head
    Jake Head
    • Nicky 'D'
    • (as Jacob Head)
    Alandra Ortis
    • Mrs. Destin
    • (as Francesca Caro)
    Lisa Cash
    Lisa Cash
    • Nita Moran
    Rick Loya
    • Mr. Destin
    Michael Gier
    Michael Gier
    • Pastor Gus Pelman
    Bill Atwood
    • ER Doctor
    Austin Ellingson
    • Young Ben
    Nick Valenzuela
    • Young Pete
    Robert Lyon Rasner
    Robert Lyon Rasner
    • Angry spectator
    Alana Curry
    Alana Curry
    • Obnoxious Spectator
    Dwight Cenac
    Dwight Cenac
    • Money
    Sean King
    Sean King
    • Thug #1
    Chris Neville
    Chris Neville
    • Thug #2
    • Director
      • Michael Cargile
    • Writer
      • Michael Cargile
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    8andrewmartin93

    Good and Catchy

    Id just like to say that the film was good and touching. The film explains to you the real meaning of being saved or born again and is very well set out. The acting was quite good but could do with some improvements. The story Board is catchy and when my church had youth service and we watched it,8 people gave there life to Christ. Id just like to say too anyone who is reading this, give your life to Christ and repent from your sin. PLease visit www.lifeofacristian.piczo.com Thank you Andrew

    The word of God will not turn Void. So Get saved and repent from your sin!
    8Not_Deceived

    Great Witnessing Tool

    I am a Christian, and thought this movie was pretty good! :) While the acting wasn't Academy Award caliber, I thought it was good, considering the cast has had limited acting experience at the time this movie was made.

    The Gospel message and the transforming power of Jesus Christ was explained wonderfully. The message that the director was trying to get across (which is THE important thing, not how the characters dressed!) definitely got through. The theme of having the main characters involved in illegal drag racing was a good idea, too (cool muscle cars, btw). I think this movie will definitely reach out to a lot of young people.

    I would definitely recommend this movie, it is a great witnessing tool! :)
    1greasecapade

    Saved By The Bell meets ... um ... something lame

    Got this off of usenet, so I wasn't prepared for the heavy (and I do mean EXCEPTIONALLY heavy) religious theme. Not that I'm one of Satan's disciples or anything, but it was very heavy handed.

    On top of that, the acting stunk. It might be because they had to get good little boys to play bad little boys, but it didn't work.

    There was some pretty cool filmmaking involved, so any fan of directorial style might want to check it out, but be ready with the fast forward buttons.

    There was some sloppiness to the editing. In particular, a black Mustang (probably a representation of Satan?) squares off against a white 240Z. Wheels spin, camera changes, and whattya know, that white 240Z is transmogrified into a white Civic.

    I gave up early on, so I can't vouch for the moral impact of it. But I would like to point out that this sort of film is totally preaching to the choir. If the director/writer/producer was trying to bring religion to the unwashed streetracing masses, they went about it all wrong. I think I'd rather watch an adult diaper commercial than listen to a steely-gazed bible thumper rant about Jesus' dying for us. Yawn.
    kwhatever55

    Very disappointed, (from a Christian's Perspective)

    Just about the worst acting, writing, and overuse of transitions I will ever see. Christiancinema has a lot of explaining to do, as well as some serious work to do, because I would be ashamed to have anyone who isn't a Christian to see this. Iam ashamed to even have my very own Christian friends see it. The story has a good idea to it, but the acting, script, costume design ex. "Money" looks like he jumped out of N sync. Overuse of fading in and out transitions with memory to street racing expereinces, music - similar to watching an old 80's movie about drugs you'd see in Health class. The overall corny shots, the kid with his wingspan pose being held by his brother above the convertible, as an obvious technique taken from "Titanic". Many of my Christian friends would agree, we need more movies like "Contact" and "Signs". Overall, it was a great idea to reach the street racing audience put to terrible waste. While I appreciate the effort, I have a feeling the effect will only depict Christians as cheezy filmmakers with obvious attempts to convert everybody.
    10brettbinder

    A powerful movie that will change your life

    A young man discovers that life is precious after he is seriously injured in a street racing accident. His father is a pastor who changes his outlook on life and he spends the whole movie sharing his new-found love for others in this shocking and heartwarming movie. The theme is built around street car racing and it is an excellent movie for people who are into that and movies like 'the fast and the furious'. This shows how people can overcome their problems and gives the general message about the meaning of life in a new and exciting way!

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Поверь в Него
    • Filming locations
      • Glen Oaks Boulevard, Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • ChristianCinema.com
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    • Runtime
      • 50m
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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