Remember the Goal

The starting premise is a private christian high school running team. It is much deeper that I expected and I found rewatching rewarding. It has multiple narrative lines, is personality driven, has a morality focus, and it finds some useful technical running ideas.

The moral dilemas are interesting the personalities are credible and engaging. The production values and acting are Hallmark+ quality. The music is well matched to the story. The plot pacing is nicely developed. The climax is was exciting and satisfying. The polarising issue is the openly christian theme. The examples and scripture is unmissable but appropriate. It is clearly not be to everyone's taste but you do not need to be any kind of runner or christian to understand and enjoy this film.

Free on Youtube at the moment. It got some of the recognition it deserved. A good independant film. The (stand alone) sequel 'The Perfect Race' is also very good, similar flavour, perhaps even better though.

I recommend both.

This is an amazing movie that show how god can help you even while doing sports.

I love sports movies with a Christian message (Chariots of Fire, Facing the Giants) and my daughter and I especially liked this one. It has a good message about remembering to focus on the long-term goals, which is important to remember in sports and other areas of life.

For a sport's fan give this movie a 7/10 for trusting your coach. As a Christian, add a star for trusting God. The movie is very clean. I would not hesitate to let an eight year old watch this movie. The PG rating is nonsense. The reference to drug use (weed) is positive in context.

I am so glad Dave Christiano came out with another movie. I watched this movie on DVD today with my wife and we both Loved it. Remember The Goal is a movie that you can bring the whole family to, regardless of their age and not worry about something being said that is inappropriate. I love the lessons about: 1. How God values you as a person; 2. How drugs are bad for you; 3. How to remain humble; 4. The importance of obeying your parents vs your friends; and 5. Not giving into peer pressure. 1 Cor. 10:31 (NLT) Whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, you must do all for the glory of God. Thanks again Dave for creating another great movie, you are continuing to hit Home Runs!!! If anyone is looking for similar movies to purchase, go to Christianfilms.com.