Hollywood's Christian Blockbuster

[Swede]

But what no one seems to be talking about is the force that had a great deal to do with why The Blind Side, which was made on a modest budget of $29 million, is suddenly one of the most profitable films of 2009: Christians.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-01-06/hollywoods-latest-christian-blockbuster/

[itsrobert]

1. They didn't have to get Sandra Bullock

Kathy Lee Gifford could of done it for a lot less money.

[madrchsod]

2. i`m going to watch because it looks interesting

as for the religious theme that does`t bother me either. that is what people of faith are supposed to do help those who are in nned.

[onager]

3. Ugh. Combines two of my least favorite genres...

The Jock Movie and the Xian Movie.

Since I listen to local Fundie radio here in L.A. - know the enemy - I've heard all the breathless raving about this turkey. It sounds sort of like a big-budget Lifetime movie. One populated by stock characters crafted out of pure cardboard, with the goal of making the viewers feel good. Especially if they are rich white Southern Republicans.

For a REALLY entertaining Christer movie, check out this winner.

It's got EVERYTHING! Cheesy Mormon propaganda, missionary arrogance, mindless insults to indigenous people. One sub-plot has an indigenous woman wanting her daughter to mate with the Mormon missionary so she will have light-skinned children. Pure comedy gold!

The Other Side of Heaven

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250371/