The Second Chance

Name: The Second Chance
Genre: Drama
Released: February 17, 2006
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Michael W. Smith

2006

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | Release Date: February 17, 2006 | PG-13

Starring: Michael W. Smith

Summary: The Second Chance is a film about two men - one from a white church in the well-to-do suburbs and one from a black church in the inner-city projects. Although founded by the same man, each church manifests its mission in a very different way. This film authentically tells the story of how a rebellious son and a street-smart pastor struggleThe Second Chance is a film about two men - one from a white church in the well-to-do suburbs and one from a black church in the inner-city projects. Although founded by the same man, each church manifests its mission in a very different way. This film authentically tells the story of how a rebellious son and a street-smart pastor struggle to bridge the gap between their respective churches and cultures. More importantly, at its core, The Second Chance is about being willing to step outside your comfort zone and serve where you are called. (Provident Films LLC)… Expand

Director: Steve Taylor

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 102 min

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Justin Chang

The crisply made feature delivers an involving if not always persuasive portrait of religious leaders in conflict. Read full review

Kevin Crust

A movie-of-the-week treatment of race and class, the film credibly portrays the day-to-day workings of an urban ministry. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Startlingly direct if unavoidably preachy, The Second Chance takes aim at Christianity's racial divide and the corporatization of faith. Its message is simple: being a Christian requires more than just dropping a check in the collection plate every Sunday morning. Read full review

Sean Axmaker

Competently directed by Christian music producer Steve Taylor, it's a sincerely (if not exactly subtly) performed spiritual drama with a faith-based lesson in humility and the practical charity of offering a helping hand. Read full review

Chris Thilk

There are a lot of good messages in The Second Chance about how Christianity is a mix of love, both gentle and tough. Some of those, unfortunately, are lost in the uneven performances. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Its message is sugarcoated in a schmaltzy, clichéd story line about Smith's conflicts with streetwise black minister (Jeff Obafemi Carr) - and sabotaged by hackneyed dialogue, sluggish pacing and a listless performance by Smith, who only springs to life when he's singing. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

As a film, it is earnest, cliched, often awkward and unlikely to inspire anyone who isn't already thoroughly sold on its message of salvation through community activism. Read full review

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M.Stover

Feb 20, 2006

Very well done. Shows the basics of Christianity and Humanity. Very good message for today's Society!