Disclosure: I received this DVD to review. Opinions shared are mine.
My parents met while my father was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I often wonder what led him there, and how he decided to marry a local girl. It fascinates me that my mom was so in love, with my dad and with me, that she would move across an entire ocean, across the world, to make a home here in the US. Fast forward a few years, and my stepfather comes into the picture. His life is changed by war, too. As he fought in Desert Storm, we sent him care packages and letters. It was difficult to watch the news, knowing what he was going through, yet we also knew that what we saw didn’t even compare to the horror he faced daily. As I grew up and learned more about the history behind the wars, it made me appreciate the sacrifice of our servicemen and women like my dad and stepdad. I’m proud to come from such solid stock. Faith of Our Fathers has war violence, as you knew it would, but it also softens the blows with the tenderness of a father/son relationship across time and space. Like my family, these characters were affected by a war that changed their lives.
Aside from the unique story-within-a-story plot, this movie has a stellar cast. Featuring names such as Rebecca St. James, Si Robertson, Candace Cameron Bure, this film is destined for greatness! This movie is rated PG due to the war theme. It’s perfectly appropriate for most teens, however, and I think it’s a really great way to start some strong conversations about patriotism, family loyalty, and bravery. Some of the scenes are really hard to watch; the sadness and loneliness of the war just permeated my soul. I really connected with the sons who went out in search of their father. My dad has been out of my life for decades, although for different reasons. After watching this movie, I wondered (for the first time) if his experience in the war might have had something to do with the choices he made in life.
Another thing I liked about the Faith of Our Fathers movie is the Praying for Veterans website. As we enter this time of thanksgiving, it’s so very important to remember those who are serving our country away from home. Remember to pray for those men and women who protect our freedom every day. They deserve our thanks, too.
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Thanks for sharing!
I learned it stars Stephen Baldwin. That’ll make me want to see it right there.
I’ve never seen this film. It is the story of two warriors a man of great faith and a doubtful cynic and a quarter-century later, their sons, Wayne and John Paul, meeting as strangers.
I like inspirational films.
This looks like a good movie.
I learned that it is coming to DVD this Friday. I hadn’t heard of this movie before.
I learned it is starring Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Downes, David A.R. White, and Rebecca St. James.
It looks like it is very emotional!!
This sounds like a moving and inspirational movie I’d like to watch with my husband and daughter.
I love Kevin Downes and would love to see him in a movie.
I would love to see it because I love history and also love the actors Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Downes, David A.R. White, Rebecca St. James and Candace Cameron Bure
This looks like such an inspiring movie and I enjoy many of the actors in it.
I enjoy movies about wars and the men who serve our country.
It looks like an amazing movie. I love the For King And Country background music.
After reading the review this movie sounds like one that I would enjoy watching.
A friend of mine’s husband was in the military and recently passed away. I really think she’d enjoy this.
i would like to see this movie because it is inspirational
I would love to see this movie with my sons – we are all huge history buffs
I’ve not seen this movie, but I know my husband would love it!
wanna win for my dad who was in japan in the military in the 1950s
I learned this movie is rated PG and runs 95 minutes.
I want to see the movie because i love world war two movies
I saw this at the theatre love to have my own copy
I love to watch movies depicting our soldiers. I probably shouldn’t considering my son who is in Special Forces is currently deployed. These movies teach me never to forget what our men and women give up to defend us.
Carol L
I want to see this movie because it involves faith in God, most movies anymore don’t. My Husband and I would love to see this.
I’d love this for my husband.