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Addresses issues some feel afraid to talk about
I have to admit I wasn't sure if I would like this movie. I am a Christian, but I hate to say it, a lot of Christian movies have left me wanting more. I bought this as a gift for a sick family member, and watched it with my family. I'm not ashamed to say that this movie had excellent connotations and considerations, and hit home on several issues that need to be directed upon.

The biggest issue is that of bullying and bullies. As in Columbine, remember that?, Frank Peretti's book and movie was not so much about telling people how to be saved, but to address point blank the horrors found in our schools today. Whether its the jocks against the nerds against the goths, there's pain spread all around, and sooner or later, as seen on national news these days, something gives. And usually, that ends up with someone or someones dead. This movie talks about this in very good ways, very realistic ways, showing the anger and the attacks and the psychological damage done by bullying. The main characters are thrust into having to see the cause and effect, having to see the evils of what kids will do to other kids.

The highschool in the movie was a true to life theater of the anguishes found in being a young adult today. Trying to fit in, trying to fight back, trying to just maintain some sort of sanity when there is so much going on around you and such little foothold (especially if you aren't a Christian, and even then you have to let God bring you through it His way, not your own way). The background characters, whether the goths or the nerds showed true, having trouble to fit in, having trouble to figure out, having trouble to find some dignity in a teenage wasteland where there is so little. In this movie I felt for these kids because I know that a lot of these feelings and angers and anamocities between groups is real. I myself faced bullying by many and I myself was a bully to some, thank God for Salvation to wash the sins away from the heart.

Yes there could have been a greater depth of Christian religious worldview in the movie. The movie makers, in my opinion, should have used the Christian worldview as the moral compass that directs the main character family against what was happening in the Hangman's Curse. As the truth of the Bible, as read and as shown by God, there is a need to confront social problems in our lives...whether its the abortion issues, witchcraft preying upon the hearts of our children, or bullying...there is a great need for a direct Christian response to the horrors of the world. Sadly, this movie didn't home into that.

Still, I have to give the movie company who worked this project out some strong credit. The acting, the actions, the mystery itself was intriguing and well worth the seeing. Even if one is not a Christian, I am sure the issues (the main being bullying) hits home with a lot of people because I would say a lot probably had to face that in their past, whether they were the instigators or the targets.

All in all, yes it wasn't a direct Christian movie, but still, it was a strong adventure and I am not sad to say I bought the DVD. You will be entertained, and you will have to face the issues addressed in this movie in your own mind and heart. I hope that more of Frank Peretti's works will be published in movie form soon.

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It's a start
As a fan of Frank Peretti's novels, the idea of one finally becoming a movie thrilled me. While I found "Hangman's Curse" a good book, it wouldn't have been my choice for a first movie. Still, they manage to adapt it reasonably well. It's a little slow-paced in parts, and yes, some of the acting is a little off, but it has its redeeming points. It's a family film that should keep the interest of teens and kids (though the adults will probably find themselves going to the kitchen for popcorn quite often).

The Christian message isn't overt. As a matter of fact, this couldn't really be considered a "Christian movie". Yes, one of the main characters prays during a crisis, but that's what most Christians do. There is no "Romans Road to Christ" laid out in the film, and it shouldn't offend anyone who's not a Christian. The special effects are good, especially for the budget they had to work with.

All in all, this is a movie I'm glad I watched, but I doubt I watch it again any time soon. I look forward to another Frank Peretti film in the future, but I hope it's "The Oath" or "This Present Darkness", either of which would be incredible. Don't judge Frank's works by this movie. Read his books instead.

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best movie ever
i think this movie is so great i want to see it again
i saw it at a church camp
and it was so good scary but good
i rate this 5 out 5 stars because the beginning of the movie makes you want to watch the whole movie