Customer Reviews

Faith Like Potatoes

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I just saw the movie a week ago. It was so moving that it caused me to reflect on my relationship with Jesus. The Bonus materials were equally as good as the movie. I've been a big follower of the Sherwood Baptist Church movies: Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof (which are without question anointed by the Holy Spirit), and this one has moved right up to the top with them! I continue to pray that all of these movies increase in support and that we see other inspiring Christian movies take root! I just praise God for using such folks at Sherwood and the ones behind this movie. All of these movies are life-changing because they are based on the Word of God! A true must see, along with the other 3 movies I've mentioned!

For those of us who long to see lives of faith portrayed with the grittiness and courage that this life entails and demands, here is the movie we've been waiting for. I found the story immensely moving - all the more so for it being true - and the acting, especially that of Frank Rautenbach, particularly good. Worth the money for sure.

I loved this story! I'm from South Africa and it was very true to form. I loved the miracles that God did throughout the movie - and knowing it's based on a true story makes it even more awesome.
I will say they use a little Afrikaans every now and then, which may make it hard for the non-Afrikaans speaking people to pick up everything they're saying, but my husband watched it and said it didn't detract at all.
I would highly recommed this movie for anyone wanting to watch God's power in doubtful circumstances.

If you are a mother or sensitive person, please beware of the very tragic and graffic accident that involves a beautiful young boy.It is left me sick to my stomach. Though a true and moving movie, the power of the story seems lost to me in the graffic memory of this loss of life. Again, it is a great movie with real life miracles that will build your faith, but beware!

Just watched this last night. Very inspiring. Angus Buchan did not have an easy life, but he learned to meet his challenges with faith in God, and that made all the difference -- he experienced some pretty powerful miracles. A farmer in Zululand in South Africa, he sowed potatoes in a drought season, which was a pretty insane thing to do. But believing he was led by God, he did it anyway -- and received a remarkable harvest of big potatoes. He's still doing some amazing things today, reaching his region in Africa with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This was a powerful movie. It encourages one to know the awesome power of God. How faith can and will move mountains. The acting in this is great.It was wonderful how one mans life and family was so radically changed by the power of Jesus Christ. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see first hand how God can and will move in someones life. May each of us have faith as this one man and his family experienced and continue to do so. It helps to put the words on the bottem of the screen so you can better understand the words in parts of the movie. You will be blessed in watching this. It will inspire your faith to arise.

Our son told us about this film...after renting and watching it and being unable to sleep for the joy and uplift it gave me? I ordered it for him to have his OWN copy the next day. I highly recommend this folm for ANYONE. It will give you back a peace & a drive you may have tought was gone.

This is an Awesome movie especially for those who have or seek a real relationship with Jesus Christ. It is a REAL life movie depicting the trials and tribulations a man and his family living in South Africa. If you watch this movie you MUST watch the added features which show the real man the movie is based upon and some real footage of his family, farm and ministry.

Director Reghardt van den Bergh, traces the story of the rugged South African farmer as he endures remarkable adversity on his quest to discover the true power of faith. Set in the tempestuous hills of the KZN midlands, Faith Like Potatoes follows Buchan from his early attempts to achieve material success, through the personal transformation that follows a series of seemingly insurmountable losses, and a close friendship forged with his faithful Zulu farmhand. Like the potatoes planet in his field, Buchan's faith remains hidden until the harvest, when he learns how the power of faith can help him to begin the personal healing process, and become more accepting of others. Although this movie is not brilliant, it is certainly not bad. Some of the cinematography and scenic shots were truly beautiful and the story and acting are heartfelt. This is a Christian movie, based on a true story and not something out of someone's imagination. Enjoy.

This is an excellent moive to watch how a family lives their faith in the Almighty God. Be sure to was the documentary in the special features.