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The 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2008

What do irresistible robots, racist curmudgeons, and sensitive pachyderms have in common? They're all key characters in the year's best redemptive movies.

posted 1/27/2009 12:00AM

So, what's a "redeeming" film? The definition varies, but for our list below, we mean movies that include stories of redemption—sometimes blatantly, sometimes less so. Several of them literally ...

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Anonymous

Posted: October 15, 2009 7:06 PM


Great site. Keep doing.

kobby

Posted: September 30, 2009 5:32 AM


well, george, I really agree with SDB cos sometimes the HolySpirit prompts you cannot watch certain movies because of the weaker brethren. The fact that someone enjoys listening to certain kinds of music or watching certain movies does not mean its right. A movie like Dark Knight can is not a movie that I'll recommend to anyone. I dont see fireproof on the list either. WOW!!

Mark NPH

Posted: September 27, 2009 8:52 PM

I appreciate CT's movie page as a parent of teens. I hate, hate, hate, taking my kids into Blockbuster or any other video store -- the titles, covers, seduction of the media culture is truly evil. I am not offended by swearing in movies, exposure of the human body, or violence in the service of a "TRUE" story, one that portrays the world as it is or helps us see an aspect of it in a fresh way, and also includes some hope of redemption, some parable of the Gospel. Don't let your kids read the Bible if you want to protect them from violence, nudity, corruption. It's far more complicated than SDB's seemingly the black/white thinking. Many classic Disney movies and even Christian themed movies are "false" and dangerous because of the inadequate view of the human condition and what real redemption costs. THe High School Musical films are far more dangerous to youth than Dark Night and other films like Gran Torino listed here.

george

Posted: August 24, 2009 9:49 PM

while it is hard to set the standard of what is suitable and not when it comes to a christian movie review it is commendable. the movies listed don't have any nudity, extreme gore, or anything particularly offensive... so while i can't gauge what causes others to stumble it may be why i don't understand posters like SDB.. i just find it strange how some are so ready to criticize. Gran Torino is one of my all time favorite movies. i'll check out some of the others.

SDB	Posted: July 27, 2009 8:10 PM


The only thing that worries me is that you listed "The Dark Knight" and other dodgy movies. I hardly believe they're suitable for strong Christians. If movies contain all kinds of sin, I don't think it should be recommended by a Christian website like this. Fireproof should have been number 1.

Lion's Daughter

Posted: June 26, 2009 4:53 PM


I agree with these other comments, and just wanted to add my thanks. There's so much "entertainment" out there that isn't worthwhile, and it's great to get some guidance from like-minded folks. Thank you.

CJ	Posted: June 13, 2009 8:05 PM


Thanks for this list. I always check before heading out to the video store. I appreciate the intelligent reviews that don't disquailfy thoughtful films because of content some more conservative Christians may find offensive.

Anxious Anglican

Posted: March 21, 2009 1:48 PM


This is a wonderful list and a great ministry to families in search of films appropriate for a Christian family or a movie date. Thanks!

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