Encounter [Import]

This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I did not see any theological flaws in the movie and I thought it was original, modern and a well thought out set of arguments for choosing Christ. It systematically deals with all the major objections as to why people do not believe in Christ. A truly personal and life changing movie and one to watch when life gets you down. I also like how they showed the one man who refused to come to Christ no matter how much Jesus tried to convince him it was in his best interest. That clearly showed both sides of the story in great detail and brought clarity to the entire movie. Introducing this also dispelled the gnostic theory that eventually all people are saved which is not theologically correct. Hec, most people get 80 plus years to make their decision, I think that's enough time.

Admittedly, I give five stars to almost a third of the movies I review. Part of the reason is that I seldom review a movie (or book) that I don't see as stellar. But this movie--seen for the first time at about Midnight on Trinity Broadcasting--answered questions that even I (as a believer) harbored deep in my conscious and subconscious thoughts about Christianity. It seem to know exactly what question was still left unanswered at the point that the particular question was raised by one or another of the "doubting Thomases" temporarily taking refuge in a roadside diner whose manager/cook/waiter/whatever was Jesus Christ.

It left no doubt about the identity of the Diner's waiter. The Jesus-character pulled no punches from the moment He greeted the stranded customers in from out of a serious storm. Without pretending to be anything but a fictional story of Jesus' encounter with six persons, each needing His guidance and support, the story unfolded into an excellent and compelling interraction between the customers and their Maker.

It was (as best I could tell) Scripturally accurate and even allowed for the fact that Jesus idn't/doesn't force anyone to accept Him ... even if they believed every word He uttered.

It made me think--deeper than I had thought about some of my own questions ... ever!

I will give this to a couple of my relatives

This movie does not beat around the bush: in very short order, the viewer is introduced to a present-day Jesus. He is The Way, The Truth, and The LIfe----and this movie clearly depicts Him as such in a non-threatening and modern venue. Bruce Marchiano is perfect in the role as Christ (as he was in "Matthew") because he clearly understands the reality of redemption through faith in Jesus. His unwavering belief and discipleship shine through in this most recent vehicle. This is a movie for everyone, including children. Never too early to fall in love with Jesus!!------Nancy