By Kristen Kirtley, Senior Reporter
Based on a true story, the movie “Jesus Revolution” explains the events that occurred during the “Jesus Movement,” a historical movement that took place in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
During the Jesus Movement, thousands of so-called “hippies” began following Jesus and getting baptized.
The main characters of the film are Greg Laurie, played by Joel Courtney: Cathe Martin, played by Anna Grace Barlow: Chuck Smith, played by Kelsey Grammer; and Lonnie Frisbee, played by Jonathan Roumie.
Each of the four main characters plays a vital role during the movement by inviting people to church, preaching, leading praise and worship and simply showing the love of Christ by helping those in need.
In my opinion, the film was entertaining, interesting and never had a dull moment from start to finish.
One of the things I appreciated about the film was the music choices.
Music was played several times throughout the film, and each time, I felt that it added either a dramatic, emotional or upbeat effect. In my opinion, each song played was perfect for the scene it was included in.
Another thing I liked about the film was the amount of range it managed to include.
Going in to watch the movie, I expected it to be emotional and heartfelt. Although it was both of those things, which I liked, it was also funny, romantic, inspiring, dramatic and light-hearted.
Because the movie was based on a true story, it wasn’t predictable or cheesy, which made it feel more relatable and realistic to me.
I laughed, cried, smiled and felt truly moved in a positive way while watching the film.
At the end of the movie, pictures and videos from the actual movement and the people the characters played were shown on the screen.
With the pictures and videos, words were shown that told the audience more about each character’s life after the movement and what they accomplished.
If I were to rate this film, I would give it five stars without a doubt.
“Jesus Revolution” is moving, inspiring and an all-around well-produced film that is worth the watch.