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A COMPELLING PICTURE FROM BEGINNING TO END, June 20, 1999
This review is from: Prayer in the Dark [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I must admit that the action and thriller genre of the movie scene is not generally my choice because of the excess shooting, blood, gore, and profane language that abound in most of these flicks;however, A PRAYER IN THE DARK provides a refreshing change. The movie contains enough violence to make the plot seem plausible, yet the crux of the movie is devoted to finding a nonviolent solution to the family's hostage situation. Lynda Carter gives a powerful performance as a Quaker who truly believes in focusing on the positive qualities in all people. After numerous backsets in her character's plans to resolve the situation, one of her adversaries makes the comment that after all they have been through she is still trying to keep everyone safe. Some critics may charge that this doesn't depict real life. I say--WHY CAN'T THIS BE REAL LIFE? We see so many people in our society imitating the violence from movies. Maybe someone will see this movie and realize there are better things to imitate. This is one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time. Lynda Carter and the remainder of the cast give stellar performances. Top-notch writing, directing, producing, and cinematography are strong points of this movie as well. Rent it or buy it today!!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Very psychological drama with significant content, March 10, 1999
This review is from: Prayer in the Dark [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This movie was certainly a thriller, but not to satisfy those looking just for cheap blood and guts. Most of the action is mental/emotional effort, though there were scenes of physical violence. How do you handle violence to yourself and your family when you truly believe that all men (and women) are your brothers and your personal commitment is to do violence to noone. The plot is credible and complex. The acting was for the most part good with moments supreme. The story leaves one looking inward with the serious question,"What would I have done?" This movie should be made available more generally.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Modeling a Nonviolent Response to Violence, March 2, 2004
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This review is from: Prayer in the Dark [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I found this movie to be very insightful into the role that non violence can play in resolving conflict. We have become so accustomed to the use force and violence to solve problems that violence has spilled over into all aspects of our society. Murder and war are the most visible forms of violence but we do violence any time one person tries to gain power over another. Of course non violence looks like a good theory but most folks don't believe it is practical. I think the movie does a good job of presenting the dilemna that is faced when a person chooses this course of action. A person's life can be at risk just as much as if weapons were being used to defend one's self. Ultimately though , non violence is a response to the value one places on human life. My belief is that all human life is precious and it is not for any us to take it away. It is ironic how some folks view abortion as murder but think capital punishment is not. the reverse is also true. We all have certain biases given how we were brought up. I think the message of movie expresses elegantly what Jesus Christ wants us to do with respect to our fellow man. I certainly don't have all the answers but this movie does a good job of presenting the questions.
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