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Jay Austin wants to sell you a car, and it doesn't matter to him how he does it. He is dishonest in his business, and that's exactly how he conducts his personal life as well. He is dishonest in all of his relationships even his wife and son know they can't trust him. However, as Jay works on restoring a classic 1958 Triumph TR3A convertible, he comes face-to-face with the reality that his life is spinning out of control because of the choices he has made and the way he has conducted himself in his business and in his relationships. He resolves to give his life and his business over to God and make God the "Boss," and begins the ride of his life. Alex Kendrick's convincing, no-nonsense performance as an amoral businessmen and the picture's spartan straightforward approach, with a modicum of humor, is this movie saving graces. "Flywheel" draws its title from the missing part of an engine in a vintage Triumph convertible. I enjoyed this movie, this is a movie worth watching.Vollständige Rezension lesen
Flywheel is of the same quality as the other 2 movies made by the Sherwood Baptist Church in Georgia, the recent Fireproof and Facing the Giants. The cost of production was only $20,000 so the lighting and sound isn't of the quality we expect from Hollywood but the story content easily makes up for it. The story of a young, used car salesman who is more intent on making an easy, sometimes exhorbitant, profit on the sale of a car than nurturing his relationship with his son and wife. But through a series of events he is put to the test when he makes a tough decision to run his business in a manner pleasing to the Lord. The events that take place may seem far fetched to those not in a close relationship with God but for those of us who have "been there" it was wonderful to witness the miracles preformed. Don't miss the behind the scenes footage that shows what can happen when a small group of believers feel that making a movie would be a great outreach tool.Vollständige Rezension lesen
The movie was a great first effort by brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick. Just to get it out of the way I'll first say what I disliked about the movie. It was fairly slow moving and the major character's wife was not directed well enough to not appear like a petulant, scolding mother more than what she was, a disenfranchised and unappreciated wife whose godly voice and reasonable opinions were cast aside like unredeemable waste. What I liked about the movie is its character and call for integrity among Christians - all Christians - although this plot was primarily about a Christian businessman sliding down a slippery slope of compromise and greed. His outer behaviors and ethics reflected what was going on inside his spirit and revealed gross distrust in the Lord to provide for his every need and complete disregard for anyone who tried to get in the way. The boy playing the part of the son did a terrific job showing what every child needs - a dad's acceptance and love - and the cost of not getting it. The key to the movie is the resolution, played out well but the turning point probably could have been highlighted more. These are the guys who made "Facing the Giants," a movie that shows that the Kendricks learned a lot from their first effort and can only keep getting better! (But, please, can the two salesmen from the car lot please lose weight? Their health is severely compromised!)Vollständige Rezension lesen
This is the first movie produced by Sherwood Pictures, which is a ministry of Sherwood church in Albany, GA. It is a story of a used car salesman who takes advantage of people by lying about the condition of used vehicles and over-charging customers. Faced with bankruptcy and the repercussions of his less-than-honest business practices, Jay Austin has no choice but to turn his business over to God and right the wrongs of his past. This story is engaging and filled woth inspiration, even though it was produced for about $20,000 with a handful of volunteers. After seeing Facing the Giants this was an easy choice for me. I'm excited to see what the end result will be when Sherwood Pictures releases Fireproof, their next movie, as they will have a bigger budget to work with. -Brian
I loved this movie. With almost nothing but un-Christian movies coming out of Hollywood today, where does one turn for a movie a Christian can trust? You turn to Alex and Steven Kendrick, thats who. This movie is about a scummy used car salesman who cheats everyone (Including the local Minister) and suddenly wakes up when this same minister "blesses" him for treating him so "Well". Nothing but wholesome acting and well written scenes to see. No Blood. No vulgarity. No sex. No violence. Its a must see! If the actual filming was as good as Kendricks "Facing the Giants" I would have rated this Christian film an "Excellent".
I am very glad I purchased this movie as it deals with a Christians character. Very entertaining & thought provoking. I enjoyed it so much that I also purchased one for my son who is married with children & deals with the public. I highly recommend this movie & I hope the makers of this movie make more of them.
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This movie is excellent because it touches on many different truths we deal with in the world. Men's hearts need to be turned to the LORD, then to their families. They are distracted by design by worldly things that don't please the LORD and sadder than than the church (GOD's people - not the building) endorse evil for profit. Men should be leading their families to serve the LORD, the scriptures should be the instructions sought for how to live...period. This world and all that is in it were created by GOD, if you like it I'm sorry, but it's the truth. There was no evolution, explosion, the earth isn't a planet spinning in the sky around the sun, there's not such things as aliens living in outerspacd, it's the devil and his demons playing with mankind, rathering defiling them just like the LORD said would happened if people disobeyed him and went after false god/spirits. Do some research! Read the authorized King James, talk about that to your families, meditate on that. Turn off all outside distractions. Your tv, radio, trips to the theater, satanic video games, music...were all designed to keep you busy and so caught up in work, get this, do that that you don't care about GOD. This world is run by the devil and people who serve him...doubt me search it out. Everything we're exposed to from birth to death is there to keep us from serving GOD. How else could someone throw you off the right path then to keep you busy with meaningless activities and pervert the one piece of info that would tell you the turn. The so called education systems don't help because from early learning to degree levels all the info insures you'll be nice people, but you'll be lawless with a smile...lying, lusting, practings witch craft and other wickedness while claiming to love the LORD, some cases, but others you'll flat out deny him and in ignorance (thinking you've got the truth, and are powerful) serve the devil. Christian read every body else's book, go all over the place to hear from GOD, and quote authors of books and Oprah of all people who is so anti-GOD, it's a shame. She promotes new age teaching and deny GOD. You know what I'm about to say. SEARCH IT OUT! Get the devil out of your homes, car and heart and by all means keep him away from your children. Start by reading the scriptures as if your life depended on it, because it does! The men in this movie and that created it left out the fact that the LORD says a man child is HOLY!!! The scriptures tell us how to conduct ourselves as well. The LORD made us and should have say on this. They are so foolish, jokesters, insulting name calling, - which the world accepts, but we're going to give an account for every idle word we speak won't get credit for being the life of party, making everyone laugh...we're supposed to share the GOOD NEWS! Plant the precious seed of the wonderful life changing GOSPEL so peopole hear the truth and can be delivered from sin and bondage. Search the origin of logos, secret society, secret hand symbols of satan worshippers done in plan view by President, politians, singers, actors, musics and other. What does it all mean? Not knowing can be deadly. The devil convince GOD's people the bible is an error, not complete, tampered with, GOD didn't mean that. WHAT!!! Would he leave instructions and not mean what he said? WAKE UP PEOPLE. You're too entertained. You mind is held by something other than GOD. This should not be so. Praying!!!Vollständige Rezension lesen
This is a great movie, especially for study group. If you are a Christian, you will enjoy it. It teaches some excellent lessons. If you're not religiously inclined, you may want to move on, as it definitely has an agenda.
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I've been really impressed with the Sherwood movies!! The storyline is great and knowing a bit about the history of the production adds to it's appeal. Great family film, my mom cried, my dad laughed, the dog chased his tail :D all in all it makes for a great family night. Can't wait for more family to visit so we can do it again. The movie shows the life of a used car sales man as he realizes that his job, family, and self image are deteriorating. Then follows as he finds the strength to over come it all. Instead of trying to take charge of his life, he surrenders it and the pieces start coming back together to reveal a beautiful plan.
everyone needs to see this beautiful inspiring movie!
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