We watched Conversations with God last night and I was a little hesitant to be honest. Any movie out in Blockbuster with the word God in it has to leave you a little skeptical I guess.
The movie was dull at times as we listened to the man basically give motivational speeches. But the words he was saying..you wanted to listen very carefully to what he said and weigh them against what you believe to be true. The movie had a sometimes slow plot and was almost boring and many times depressing but they tried to keep it interesting by switching the scenes between timeframes. I can’t say I was wowed by the movie but it definitely had its moments. Many that kept you thinking long after the movie was over. I especially like how it brought out the issue of the poor and homeless and how we view them. I think this would be a great conversation starter on many topics in youth groups or any number of bible study groups. I’m interested to read the books. And of course part of me is suspect about the authenticity of what he claims and yet, I am drawn in to think all these things are truth. If God really said them, I want to know what He said. I feel like in some ways, the movie was a big advertisement for the books and in others, gave you a great rags to riches movie that actually had a lasting impression.
If anyone has seen this movie or read the books I’d be interested in any thoughts you have.
**After a cursory google/amazon search, it doesn’t appear the book has been accepted by the general Christian crowd but who knows…