It is hard to believe that such an obviously Christian film is receiving mainstream time on the silver screen. And it is a very well-done film; the cinematography is very tasteful and shot with high quality, the plot is well-written with a good amount of believable and unbelievable. I was not crazy about all the actors, but for the most part, they did not hinder too much. The bits with Mr. Rudolph are simultaneously humorous and tactful.
Personally, I think this film addresses one of the biggest problems in America today. And I am told that other nations are also struggling with this problem as well. Giving up on your sacred vows is just too easy; worst, the Church is more or less demonstrating that this is ok. I thought the film did a great job showing how an average (a rather upper-middle-class suburbia white kind of average, though) marriage might start to fall apart. My wife and I thought that most of the screenplay was true to life in that regards. Unfortunately so. And even though the main character was tasked with a challenged of winning back his wife, the script writers did an excellent job showing that just going through the steps isn't quite enough. Marriage is hard work. Good marriages are even harder.
I am very curious what the atheistic/agnostic/pantheistic crowd thinks of this film. I can see how it would have a hard time impacting those "outside the church". It may even have a hard time reaching those inside. I could not agree more with the central message, and I am glad it is being told. Obviously, this film will not change America by itself. But at least it is a step in the right diretion.
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