Good will hunting parents guide
#GOOD WILL HUNTING PARENTS GUIDE MOVIE#
I know all the objections to the premise of this movie (and the role of water plays in it), but I love it all the same. This is a B sports movie, only tangentially about prayer, but it’s great fun. I love the priest in this (played by George Lopez) and his balanced reaction to a possible miracle.Īnother great portrayal of a priest by a Mexican comedian … in this case Cheech Marin. It is not 100 percent accurate to the Fatima story, but it is faithful to the spirit while trying hard (and succeeding) at entertainment. But it’s hard to find movies that focus on prayer. “The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima.” Image courtesy of Warner Bros./Public Domain Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999) Other conversion and repentance movies recommended by me, or family, or friends, or reviewers I trust: And as a bonus it is rated an all-time greatest movie with an all-time greatest performance by Marlon Brando. This story of crime, mafia, and conversion is a powerful presentation of Catholic social justice. I love seeing Rocky at his wife’s hospital bedside with an absurdly large crucifix, Rocky getting a blessing by a priest before his fight, and the best boxing-match-as-spiritual-metaphor - whoever can get up off the ground at the end, wins. It features Rocky’s bounce back from celebrity-ism. This is the best Rocky movie, in my opinion.
Maybe watch Bishop Robert Barron on YouTube before or after the film. This is a difficult movie, but very rewarding if you take some time to understand what the filmmaker is trying to do. A few movies where that happens (well, except for the confession part): Lent is a time to go to confession, make amends, and start afresh. Photo: Trailer screen shot at /Public Domain
Other “Bible movies” recommended by me, or friends, or family, or reviewers I trust:Įva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle, with Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, in “On the Waterfront” (1954). Jim Caviezel as Jesus in “The Passion of The Christ.” Photo: Philippe Antonello./ICON Distribution Inc. It is a good way to spend the time after Veneration of the Cross on a fasting day. We watch this Charlton Heston movie every Good Friday, for two reasons: First, because it ends with Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross second, because it is long. And you’ve got to love that it stars Gandhi (Ben Kingsley) as Moses, Richard Nixon (Frank Langella) as Mermefta, Saruman the White (Christopher Lee) as Ramses, and Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) as Aaron. Be sure to read the Bible story of Moses before or after, though - because the movie is better at entertaining than informing. If you haven’t watched this movie, starring Charlton Heston, do. It made a big impression on my family - though it may not have the same impact for everyone. This is a long film, at 187 minutes, but worthwhile. One focus is on the impending passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus - but Lenten Sunday readings also focus on: Moses and Abraham, founders of the faith.Ībraham (1994, from The Bible Collection) Lent is a time to reacquaint ourselves with salvation history. Marina Berti and Charlton Heston in “Ben-Hur.” /Public Domain Check content warnings on sites such as and the very helpful reader-provided “Parents Guide” warnings on for each film. Always preview movies before showing them. Please note: I have not provided content warnings with these films, some of which are not appropriate for all viewers. I include those below along with other Lenten categories: conversion, prayer, fasting/sacrifice, and almsgiving. During Lent we try to present movies about the story of salvation on family movie night. But my family does like to use media to drive home lessons with our boys and our girls. The best movie for Lent might be an hour at the Adoration chapel and no movie at all.