Today, I am writing a review for the movie, "Greater". Greater is based on the true life story of Brandon Burlsworth who is perhaps the greatest walk-on in college football history. Grace Hill Media provided me with a pre-screening copy to view and review. The movie opens in theaters on Friday.
If you know me, I am not a sports person at all, but I am a sucker for a "great" sports movie. Greater did not disappoint, it was a wonderful movie! I laughed, I cried, and cried and cried :)
One of the things I liked about this movie is how it dealt with so many life issues.
-Bullying
-Overcoming obstacles
-Sports
-Youth and mentor relationships
-Family ties
-Friendship
-Alcoholism
-Faith
-Loss
-Why bad things happen
-Doubting your Faith
I cannot say enough good things about this movie. The acting was well done, and the film itself is family friendly. This truly is a movie for the whole family to watch together. For parents trying to decide if their children should watch, there are a few words of profanity (light), but not anything compared to many of the movies out there today.
I won't give away too much more of the movie, but as a mother of 3 sons, I would be proud if my sons are anything like Brandon Burlsworth. He truly was a role model for all to follow. He was a young man of Faith, and God used him to touch so many lives. I was encouraged in my Faith as well.
Go see the movie this weekend! You will not be disappointed either...
