Men and Movies
by Dave Brown, WACMM Director and Pastor-at-Large
Movies matter. Movies matter especially to we men. Most of us like movies. In large extent, we're visual creatures and so much of what we learn and what impacts us are taken in visually through a myriad of images that bombard us. Movies tell us stories about adventure, battle, rescue, redemption and overcoming the odds. Every story told on the silver screen borrows its power to attract and impact us from the grand narrative of sacred Scripture.
Film producers use the power of story to present a worldview that either leans into Christianity or twists and distorts the biblical worldview of what is good, true and beautiful. So discerning the worldview that is presented in every movie will determine whether we're paying to see and hear a pernicious lie or to encounter something that points us to the living God who has not left himself without witness (Acts 14:15-17), even in movies. We all need to learn to keep constant vigil and to learn spiritual discernment to detect what is of God or what is of the world, the flesh or the Enemy.
50 "Guy" Movies We Like....
From time to time WACMM highlights particular movies that speak to men. Often we give a heads up about movies in production or scheduled for release.that may resonate with many men because they present certain qualities and characteristics of authentic masculinity or they raise questions that men struggle with or try to avoid.
Here are some of our favorite movies that are worth a viewing. Folllow the links for reviews by Dr. Ted Baehr and Movie Guide.and some other Christian reviewers. Feel free to give us your thoughts and share your favorites HERE
8. Glory
11. Courageous
13. True Grit
15. End of the Spear
16. Gettysburg
18. To End All Wars
20. Gladiator
22. The Blind Side
24. Schindler's List
25. City Slickers
27. Blackhawk Down
28. Hoosiers
37. Tombstone
39. The Patriot
41. Amistad
43. October Sky
44. The Alamo (2004)
45. Rudy
50. Rocky Balboa
51. Shadowlands
COMMENTS
Hi Gentlemen,
Several of my favorite movies were in your top fifty list. Another one I thought of is "Saints and Soldiers" from 2003 which is a WWII movie based on true events. From what I remember there is very little profanity if any, a rarity for a modern day war flick. Another movie I enjoyed was "Hildago" especially the friendship forged between the main character and the Arab Sheik ( Omar Sharif ).
Chris
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How could you forget about the most relentless father ever: Taken starring Liam Neeson
Also, classic Clint Eastwood in the first “Dirty Harry”; classic Spielberg “Jaws”; for guys who love animation “The Incredibles”; for an honest look at the life of a great American, “King” starring Paul Winfield; still the best action film ever, “Die Hard” (although laced with profanity); “Mission Impossible,” and the Bourne Trilogy.
Julius P.
