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Studio: Pure Flix Entertainment Release Date: 03/23/2010 Run time: 101 minutes Rating: Ur
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film with great music....could've been a great film....,
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This review is from: Imposter (DVD)
"The Imposter" is better than most Christian produced films. On a whole, it's pretty well written, with excellent performances by Kerry Livgren and Kevin Max, who have both proved themselves great rockers and successful performers in the real world. The film offers great insight into the practical teaching of the prodigal son, with the character of Frank presenting one of the best examples of the hypocritical fundamentalist who literally sings a song in church about forgiveness, grace, and accepting the repentant sinner while completely doing the opposite when Johnny C comes back as the proverbial prodigal (later in the *same* scene!). Johnny C's wife is willing to allow him the opportunity to accept acceptance and forgiveness, even if their marriage still fails as a consequence of his earlier sins. So why Frank, who espouses the Gospel message through his music, would hold a bigger grudge than his sister, who was the recipient/victim of the Johnny C's transgressions, creates a great opportunity for discussion about judging others, and the motives behind it. I've personally been burned by more Franks in the world than Johnny C's, and sadly, there are Franks in every church pushing people away from God...
The film's biggest weaknesses are Tom Wright's crazy homeless man, who is the "Jar Jar Binks" of the film, and the writer's need to state and remind the audience multiple times through Johnny C's narration that this film is not following the formula that most Christian films have used for years. Firstly, there's no need to sell that point because we're *already* watching it. Secondly, the constant reminders that we should not expect the usual treatment on the subject basically told us what was going to happen, thus robbing the film of its suspense. Lastly, the best stories are the ones that show rather than tell. If you want this film to be different from the typical Christian movie, then make it different than the typical Christian movie and let the movie's treatment, characters, and story speak for itself rather than insulting the audience's intelligence by telling us just in case we didn't notice. Believe me, most of us Christians who have suffered through Christian produced movies will notice! The film is well done, and it's a great opportunity for many to revisit Kerry Livgren's genius and a terrific chance for others to be introduced to Kevin Max's music. I think Kevin's performance is very good, but I think it's unfortunate that this film wasn't made ten years earlier when Kevin was a little younger for this role. It's not "Citizen Kane," but it's not the "Omega Code" or "Left Behind" either! I recommend it for personal viewing or for use in small group discussions.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Watched it to see what Kevin Max has been up to,
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This review is from: Imposter (DVD)
I have been a long time follower of Christian Contemporary, Rock, Metal, etc. I was around when DC Talk broke up, and Kevin Max kind of went out on his own. I remember buying his first solo cd and saying to myself "this guy has lost his edge and his ability to minister". It was one of the craziest cds that I had ever bought, and this is saying alot since I have over 500 to 600 of them. I don't know if you all remember but when DC Talk broke up alot of the blame fell on Kevin Max. Rumors of him drinking and rumors of him wanting more spotlight were the common stories going around as to why DC Talk broke up. I also have spent alot of time with various Christian bands, and they all told me that Kevin Max basically gave up his faith. This is why I watched this movie. I wanted to see why Kevin Max was in the same movie as Jeff Deyo. Jeff Deyo (as far as I know) as had a great track record in his solo career and also as the lead singer of Sonicflood. So I wanted to see why these two teamed up for the movie.
Now to the movie, Kevin Max plays the role of a Christian singer who is backsliding (I know some people don't like that term). He would go on stage and sing songs which possibly could have been about Jesus (the movie makes it clear that you don't know because Jesus's name is not mentioned), and after the concert, he would be out drinking, cheating on his wife, etc. Personally, I wondered if Kevin Max did not play this role so well because he lived the role. I was really pleased with Kevin Max's performance. I think that he showed that the road to redemption is rough, and sometimes Christians are the hardest people to get forgiveness from. Also, this movie showed that once you do straighten your life out that not everything is back to being rosie. It is a process, and you have to rebuild a life with trust from the very beginning up. Honestly if all the rumors were true about Kevin Max, I hope he has really found his way back to true redemption. Now to the music, the majority of the music was catchy for a younger crowd. My parents (who are in their 50's) hated the music. Sometimes there were places in the movie where music was played that I believe was really not necessary. I would have liked to have heard stronger Christian lyrics; however, I understand alot of the music in the movie was to show a straying from this. One song that I really did not like though was carry on thy wayward son. I really felt Kevin Max butchered this song. I feel that the best version of this song was done by a girl christian rock group called Rachel Rachel. They rocked that song. Would I recommend this film? I would definitely recommend it to people under about 35. Anyone over that, might really be irritated by the music. I wish the ending would have been a little more in depth; however, I understand that they were trying to make it more realistic. In real life, not everything is wrapped up nicely. This is about all I have to say about this movie. God bless.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kerry Livgren is awesome,
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This review is from: Imposter (DVD)
I agree with another reviewer , this is a very good movie. Also I agree with his assement of the acting skills of Kerry Livgren and Kevin Max. Although he is not in front of the camera as much as Kevin Max, Kerry Livgren shows he can work right up with the best of them. The story is right on the mark as well. I wish though there could have been more in the way of music(maybe even Kerry Livgren playing). By the way the monster group Kansas' DVD " Know Place Like Home " is awesome. Again while Kerry is not onstage as much as I would like it is a very well recorded DVD.
I also agree that this is an awesome movie for smaller groups of youth or even adults as a discussion starter/message.I love how the central message is presented through the life of a rock star or used to be rock star. But I think the thing that I like most about the movie is the ending.(SPOILER ALERT)I how while he is trying to get his life back it probably be a long process and one that is greatly intouch with the way real life is.
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