WOODLAWN

REVIEWED
The first impression that the poster give was that this is a American Football movie. Right ? You are half right because the other bigger message is that this is a christian religious movie. On top of that, as it must have been sponsored, they show you the future meetings of the movement, website etc at the end credits.

I am not against that but I dont think it will ever get shown on the local cinemas or allowed on be legal DVDs as some would say could "menyesatkan" people who see it. Why not as it is a true story and it enhance the power of Jesus.

It is about this Chaplin who can "convert" a whole football team even the coach to believe in Jesus ! The thing is not all christian are christians until they pray or go to church. Most of all to be a true christian you have to  believe.

But the message they convey that "to believe can unite you no matter what color you are, to believe can make you win eventhough you thought that its impossible and other things.

The story is good as one may wonder how can a school in a racist state can be united and not fight one another ? In the movie you got the answer.

If you are want to watch because of the football, its worth it also because the actions and camera works are great. Jon Voight in this one and so did Sean Astin as the Chaplin. But I give my hats off for the coach who is quite unknown except for credits playing in TV series. He is believable as a coach.

Worth the watch with the right frame of mind.