Trailer:
Synopsis:
A Christian school football coach is in danger of losing his job because his team has had 6 consecutive losing seasons, not to mention his personal life is a shambles. But he finds comfort in the scriptures and uses it to teach his team that every aspect of your life is to be done for the glory of God. Along the way they learn that God has a hand in everything, even football.
My OPINION:
OK, first off – really BAD acting. Almost turned the movie off it was so bad. But as the film went off, I was able to see past it.
Once you got past the bad acting, it was a really good movie.
This is a very family-friendly movie. It is great for church groups to show. If you are not into “church-y” films or stories, this is not the film for you. But then, if you’re not, you probably wouldn’t have picked it up, or even heard of it to start with.
That being said, this film has a great message. A message that brought me to tears before the film was over. Nothing is impossible with God.
While the acting is mediocre (you’ll feel like you’re watching a high school production), and some of the scenes corny (I have never imagined a football coach quoting scripture on the practice field), the idea was heartfelt and moving. The planting of spiritual seeds. This movie is a great tool of ministry.
The title references the final game of the movie vs. the Richland Giants, a much bigger, much more talented team. But the metaphor is greater: Facing the Giants. We all have giants and so does every person in this film, especially the coach. He is having difficulty with his team players transferring to other schools; school with winning teams. He is facing possibly being fired. His house is falling apart. His car needs jumper cables just to start every time he needs to go somewhere. He is told by his doctor he will never father children with his wife.
But as he prays and begins to find his purpose, he sees God in every minute of his day. And sees where prayers are being answered, even if the answer is “No.” Nothing is Impossible with God.
If you enjoyed family films like The Ultimate Gift, The Last Season, Fireproof or any of the Janette Oke’s Love Comes Softly saga, you’ll really enjoy this. If feel-good movies make you run, or you are expecting high-action sports scenes with heart-racing music, don’t bother. Varsity Blues, The Replacements, or The Longest Yard are more to your taste.
