Review of Christian Movie: THE GOOD BOOK & a Giveaway

Usually, I only write book reviews, but when I was contacted about reviewing the Christian movie: THE GOOD BOOK, a one-hour silent movie, I was intrigued enough to say yes. Read this review and see what you have to say about it. Plus, check out the giveaway!

The Writer/Director & the Producer

THE GOOD BOOK film was written and directed by Sharon Wilharm. It was produced by her husband, Fred Wilharm.

Released in 2014, this multi-award-winning movie has received the Dove Foundation’s highest award of five doves.

I put great stock in the Dove seals. Still, I was curious if acting, without the bracings of dialogue, could bolster enough story to hold viewers attention.

The Wilharm dynamic duo did not fail as they literally applied the top rule of writing: show, don’t tell.

Multiple Stories in THE GOOD BOOK

THE GOOD BOOK begins with a young boy’s tragic experience of a house fire. He eventually ends up at a homeless camp. That’s where the “main character,” a small New Testament Bible, is introduced.

Viewers watch the closing of the homeless child’s story, but the journey of the little, red Bible continues.

Fourteen people come in contact with the red Bible. Some reject it; others allow God to speak to them through it. As their lives transform, some write their names inside the cover of the Bible, before passing it along to others.

Believers and non-believers will probably identify with at least one character in the movie. And like the real world, everything isn’t all neat and tidy. The film packs plenty of surprises.

The Characters

The characters you think will cling to God’s Word, don’t always do so. And when you’re thinking here comes trouble, they actually turn into blessings.

THE GOOD BOOK is excellently presented by a talented cast including Evan Fielding, BK Bomar, Apolonia Davalos, Amanda Pentecost, Jenn Gotzon, Rebecca Lines, Torry Martin, and Josh Childs.

Overall View of THE GOOD BOOK

The film moves at an attention-grabbing pace. Just as you’re wondering whose life will be changed next, BAM, you’re hit with a powerful, gut-wrenching ending.

But like He often does, God takes what we view as an ending, and begins anew. THE GOOD BOOK ends with a vision of hope.

This is a film that leaves a lasting impression…something you’re pondering over for days. Hopefully, it points you to the truly good book, God’s Holy Word, and changes your life forever.

It amazes me how the Wilharms, the actors, and the cast projected such a powerful message without saying a word. And they did it with excellence.

I highly recommend this movie for ages twelve and up. It’ll generate conversations on various views of the Bible. You can find it at LifeWay, ChristianBookDistributors.com and other locations. Check out the GoodBookMovie website to watch movie trailers and read more about the movie.

The Giveaway

Here’s your chance to win a free copy of the DVD! For each person who leaves a comment on the blog, we will write their names down and put them in the honest hat. (Trust me, it’s an honest hat.) We’ll shake them up and randomly draw a name and announce the winner Saturday, March 21, 2015.

Inside the cover of the DVD, I’ve placed a note card. I’m hoping people will write their first name on it before passing the movie along to others. Just like the little Bible in the film, let’s see where God takes this movie!

*Congratulations to the winner: Madonna!

And thank you, Sharon Wilharm, for donating the movie in exchange for an honest review. Check out another story about the Wilharm’s filmmaking in Tennesse’s The Baptist and Reflector.