Parrothead Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'm looking for something tamer than the Passion of Christ movie. This will be for three 13.5 year olds and possibly a 6-year old little brother. I'd like something with a Christian theme to it. But as long as there is a good message (good triumphing over evil) I'll check out any rec for others. If by chance you know of a tamer version of the Passion I'm all ears. Thanks a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 How about The Gospel of John. The movie is taken word for word from the gospel of John. I'm not sure of the translation used. It has been a few years since I watched it but I remember enjoying it. I was planning to show it to my ds. He asked to watch the Passion but I said no. There is also Jesus of Nazareth. It is older and pretty long, but a decent portrayal of the life of Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Check out M. Night Shyamalan's Wide Awake. But their is a rc priest not depicted so well. Otoh, it has an amazing ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 We really love The Miracle Maker - we watch it every year. Might work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Facing the Giants is always good. Not amazing acting or anything, but a good message. If you OK with something that isn't specifically Christian (although the name is based on a contemporary Christian song and there is several parts with a distinct Christian message), you might look at Here Comes the Boom. Now, if you are ultra conservative (I'm pretty conservative myself though) it might not work for you, as MMA (mixed martial arts) plays a big role in the movie. But it's funny, clean, and IMO, fine for young teens (and my 6 year old saw it with us too). Neither of these are Easter movies though...I couldn't tell from your post if that was what you were looking for or just a movie rec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 We really love The Miracle Maker - we watch it every year. Might work? Totally agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Dh has his confirmands watch The Miracle Maker. I'm partial to Jesus of Nazareth. You can skip the first part, which is about the Nativity, if you want. Have they seen Soul Surfer? It's about a homeschooled teen who lives in Hawaii and surfs--she gets her arm bitten off by a shark (but it's not graphic, really--you could have a sensitive 6yo close eyes at that point). She's a Christian, and her youth group mentor helps her thru it. It's really quite good, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thank you all for taking the time. I'll look at each one. It isn't specifically an Easter thing, but the timing and all would be good for an Easter movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Ben Hur The Ten Commandments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Do they still show "The Robe"? It was an Easter tradition when I was a kid. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Do they still show "The Robe"? It was an Easter tradition when I was a kid. Bill I believe it is on Netflix. :) I guess not. Well it was last year. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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