By Michelle
Summary: Sarah Collins goes for the promotion that she has wanted for a long time when she discovers that she’s pregnant. Now, she has a pretty major decision to make – a choice between her budding career and her baby. She is given three visions to aid her in her decision-making.
Summary: Sarah Collins goes for the promotion that she has wanted for a long time when she discovers that she’s pregnant. Now, she has a pretty major decision to make – a choice between her budding career and her baby. She is given three visions to aid her in her decision-making.
What's it all about: Quality faith movie creator, Pure Flix, tackles the controversial subjects of unplanned pregnancy and abortion as we follow Sarah Collins, played by singer, Rebecca St James, as she is about to get her first real promotion. It is for a job that requires commitment and flexibility. Suddenly, she discovers that she is pregnant and that she has a decision to make. Add to that the fact that her boyfriend, Matt, is not sure what he should do and she has lots of bills to pay and needs the pay rise. Also, she comes from a Christian background, but went through an experience when she was a kid that has caused her to question God. To aid her in her decision, she has three visions that give her glimpses into her potential future both if she has the baby, and if she doesn’t. These cause her to seriously think about her future as well as issues of faith in a God who she feels has let her down in the past.
Notable Quotes:
Megan: “Sarah, I made my choice. You’re going to have to make yours. Just make sure it’s a decision you can live with.”
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Sarah: “I have kind of a weird question for you.”
Pastor Smith: “Is your question if God is so powerful and He can do anything, can He make a stone so heavy that He can’t lift it?”
Sarah: No.
Pastor Smith: “Yeah, I’ve been wrestling with that one for years!”
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Matt: “When life tries to hurt you, I promise you, it’s going to have to get through me first.”
Highlights:
- The first two visions show Sarah interacting with her child, and it gives little funny and heartwarming glimpses into being a parent.
- The advice that Matt’s uncle gives him about love, marriage, and being a man is quite wise.
- A ceremony at the end where one of the characters sends a letter to heaven to their unborn child with the song in the background, “Little One” by Rebecca St James herself, is very touching.
Movie length: 90 minutes
Rating: 8 out of 10
Final review: Aussie singer, Rebecca St James, does a good job in her first major movie role as the confused mother-to-be, Sarah. Andrea Logan White is also notable as the bitter friend who just wants to be successful in life. Julian Bailey adds a touch of humour in his supporting role as the boyfriend who is trying to figure out whether to marry Sarah or if it is the end of their relationship. Dick Van Patten appears as the pastor of Sarah’s mother’s church. If you have seen other movies from Pure Flix, you may recognize a couple of other actors from other movies they have created, such as Staci Keanan who doesn’t do too badly with an Aussie/Kiwi accent.
I think that this movie is not only good for raising the important issues that it does for those who are undecided about them, but it could both challenge some Christians on their attitude towards those who have had an abortion as well as possibly being healing for those who have already had one.
Whilst it is not a perfect movie or one that has changed my life, I would say that this is a well-made, informative, and touching movie. I wouldn’t recommend it for the whole family as it is rated M and there are adult concepts in it, such as abortion and pregnancy, unless the parent has already talked to their child about these things. I would recommend it for youth or young adults groups or for those who are trying to decide where they stand or want to see a different perspective on these issues.
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