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Director: Reghardt van den Bergh
Actors: Frank Rautenbach, Jeanne Wilhelm, Hamilton Dlamini, Sean Cameron Michael, Candice D'Arcy
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- JW: Faith Like Potatoes video
I was so moved by, "Faith Like Potatoes." We have a "movie group" in our church. We get together to watch family appropriate ones. "Faith Like Potatoes" is a great family movie & a great witness to faith in God. We need more like it.
Angelwings (Donna Ward): Faith like Potatoes
This is a must see for all ages..It will touch the heart of many people.. You will laugh and cry.. Everyone that I let see this movie loved it...
Mother of boys (S. Carstens): Beautifully done visually, but tiresome script and inappropriately rated
First, let me say I'm am not a "Christian" in the sense that those who positively reviewed this movie would consider themselves. I don't believe in proselytizing, or miracles, or the supernatural in general. However, my husband does, and I love him, and therefore sat down to watch this DVD with him, well aware of the film maker's intended goals.
I was impressed with the acting. The actor portraying Angus Buchan is gorgeous, and the woman portraying his wife is delicately lovely, so even when the dialogue became mind-numbingly condescending and predictable, it was still a pleasure to watch (just turn off your brain.) The scenery was stunning, and I can only hope the portrayal of life for white farmers in Africa was at least partially accurate.
This is however, a heavy-handed "Christian" portrayal of conversion and prayer. Like "Fireproof" with Kirk Cameron, the story focuses heavily on a jerk of a man who is verbally abusive to his wife and those around him. He reluctantly goes to church and then gives himself to Jesus, and is suddenly turned around to become an ideal husband and father. It is a typical of born-again conversion during times of great emotional upheaval when one is vulnerable to false hope. Like "Fireproof", little is given over the character development of the wife, even less so in fact.
This film in particular is frighteningly critical of psychiatry, reminding me greatly of what I've read of Scientology. The main character starts the film violent and angry. His wife somehow obtains "tranquilizers" for him. The only discussion of mental health indicates it is due to weakness of character and "emptiness inside" which can only be filled by belief in Jesus. What a scary and blatantly false conclusion!!
I will also echo other reviewers' concern about the inappropriateness of this film for children. I don't believe my husband would have so happily popped this in the DVD player had he been aware of what was to come. The death of a child was portrayed very graphically with a great deal of blood, including the child writhing on the ground vomiting blood. I actually covered my childrens' eyes and had a great deal of discussion with them afterward about how "fake blood" is used in movies etc. I wish I'd known that scene was coming. The scenes of drinking and smoking were shown graphically as well, with the implication that only unsaved heathens drink alcohol, and then to vomiting excess. A more traditional film would probably have earned a PG-13. I don't know how this one squeaked out a PG.
Please be careful - this truly should have been rated PG-13. Keep away from small children!
Louise S: Good faith in God's provision
I liked this movie. The man showed good faith in God's provision when everyone was against him and what he knew God had told him. I liked how he stood on God's word. God has already provided for all of us; Philip. 4:19 "God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus". We all need to stand in faith on this and praise and thank Jesus for all our needs being met. Amen! :-)
Thankyou, Louise S
Susana reads: Highly recommend!
Have watched 3 times since purchase, and will definitely watch again with additional friends and family members. All who have seen this movie about the life of Angus Buchan report being inspired and encouraged through Jesus Christ.
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