Posted on 02/07/2007 8:33:45 PM PST by airedale
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
LOL Somehow I think your 27 year old remembers that Momma knows best and will go see it.
Indeed, she will. :)
I saw "The Queen" last month. Before that it was 35 years since I last visited a cinema.
Thought the soundtrack was way too loud and the quality of the film itself could have been brighter - where was the remote control when I needed it?
Having broken the ice, perhaps I'll give this one a try.
Did you get to see the movie yet GEM?
Just got home from the theater. Loved it, would like to see it again in the theater but will probably wait for the DVD and buy that. Ioan Gruffudd did a wonderful job and the movie has some of my favorite British actors.
What stood out to me the most was one man against 300+ of the most powerful men in Britain -- and that when God puts forth an idea and finds just one willing heart, one person who will stand up and take the heat, He will keep working and agitating in other hearts and moving events to the right conclusion (even if not in that person's lifetime, I would add). It struck me also that God knew all along that the flag issue was going to be the key to overturning the slave trade, but those He tapped to fight and persuade didn't know it till God pulled out His ace. It's a wonderful principle for those called to lead a social revolution.
I wish they'd scrolled the verses to "Amazing Grace" during the bagpipe scene at the end. I loved learning at the very, very end that Wilberforce and Pitt are buried next to each other in Westminster Abbey.
Too bad you weren't able to see it in my city. The sound was just right, and I'm one of those who can't stand overloud soundtracks. During the time period that the film was depicting, interiors were generally dark.
The movie opens in Canada a month after the US, so March 23. I was fortunate to win some preview tickets and look forward to seeing it on the 22nd.
So powerful! They just don't write hymns like they used to, do they?
Thanks for the update. I will be going to see it.
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