To Save a Life

Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: January 22, 2010

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 43 Ratings

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tmlorfingApr 15, 2015

OK, let's get this out of the way: It is not a great movie by cinema standards. Shots out of focus, unlikeable characters, and some very cheesy dialogue. However, it is the overall story arch that is pretty decent, and stands out amongst theOK, let's get this out of the way: It is not a great movie by cinema standards. Shots out of focus, unlikeable characters, and some very cheesy dialogue. However, it is the overall story arch that is pretty decent, and stands out amongst the cringe worthy parts of the film.
This is NOT a bible-bashing cram-biblical-verses-in-your-face-until-you-puke-blood type of movie. In fact, the Christianity aspect of the film is actually quite subtle; a pleasant suprise in a Christian film industry of "God's not Dead" or "Persecuted". The story revolves around a young high schooler, who snaps out of his "party boy" niche after Roger, his old best friend, kills himself. He takes a good look at his world, and realizes how empty and vain his existance is, and seeks to try and prevent another depressed kid from sharing the same fate as Roger. This will take him down a path involving Christianity, relationships with his "friends", and the seek for true friends who like him for what he's made of.
An interesting aspect of this film is that it portrays some of the more despicable behaviors of so-called "Christians" through a son of the local pastor. Since most Christian films are built upon a foundation of self-righteousness, this is a pleasant suprise.
However, the plot does take some odd turns, and the challenges thrown at the protagonist seem to be thrown in there after the writers were locked in a room watching MTV for 24 hours. It includes a bizzare mash-up of infidelity, teen pregnancy, and school terror. This makes the overall plot lose a lot of its steam, but the main ideas of the film should still be taken as good.
If you are a Preacher, or Youth PAstor, or Sunday School Teacher, then I recommend playing this film for your youth groups. It takes a sobering look at relevant issues in a way that is not self-righteous or arrogant. Play this instead of other Christian films, like the ones mentioned at the beginning.… Expand

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