THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR (Released to Theaters USA 1975)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Three Days of the Condor—very good story—is structured well. The acting, presentation, and portrayal are very good.  It's good to see the eclectic casting mix: Robert Redford, Max Von Sydow, Faye Dunaway, and Cliff Roberts.  That mix aids the surprise elements to maximize and enhances the deadliness of the game that is played. There are some sex scenes, but they are easy to skip. This movie is suspenseful and keeps its audience guessing through its conclusion.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A reader for the CIA is caught in a web of political intrigue and has to find a way to survive assassins.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Sydney Pollack for directing effort. Thank you to Stanley Schneider for making the film possible. Cast includes Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, and Max Von Sydow.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a good overall watch for the adult audience with a terrific, novel approach to its story. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE CASE FOR CHRIST (Theatrical Release USA 2017)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì

The Case for Christ performs at a much higher level of quality than many Christian films. Even though it takes Mike Vogel (acting as character Lee Strobel) a long time to get to the point, the film still makes valid and strong arguments for the existence of and reasons for believing in a good force that moves and acts in a very real way in human lives. The film makes a good statement for all non-believers to come to a position of belief that this force is readily available to each of us.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Leslie Strobel (Erika Christensen) chooses Christianity for her religious faith and her husband, Lee Strobel (Mike Vogel), uses his formidable journalist skills to disprove her newfound religion.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Jon Gunn for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Monica Kepes, Paul Kepes, Frank Shaw, Lee Shaw, and Lee Strobel for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Dr. Roberta Waters (Faye Dunaway), Joe Dubois (Frankie Faison), Walt Strobel (Robert Forster), Ray Nelson (Brett Rice), Alfie Davis (L. Scott Caldwell), Worship Leader (Meredith Andrews), Dr. William Craig (Rus Blackwell), ICU Nurse (Tracey Bonner), Dr. Phillip Singer (Matthew Brenher), Judge (Mark Campbell), and Bill Hybels (Jordan Cox).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It is a more worthy Christian film in both content and quality than many films within this genre. It is on par with Victor, another quite well done Christian film.

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Ben Meyers