Apr 08, 2017 as with all their movies, before filming, every morning the cast and crew of the case for christ opened in prayer. Based on lee strobels awardwinning bestselling book and starring mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway, and robert forster, the case for christ opens in theaters april 7. Apr 07, 2017 opening today in theaters nationwide, the case for christ is an entertaining film adaptation of lee strobels bestselling book the case for christ. The case for christ is a positive and ultimately uplifting film that embodies some very biblical themes including fatherhood, seeking god, faith and humility. The passion of the christ is so relentlessly focused on the savagery of jesus final hours that this film seems to arise less from love than from wrath, and to succeed more in assaulting the. Find the case for christ showtimes for local movie theaters. Apr 07, 2017 based on the true story of an awardwinning journalist who, working to disprove the newfound christian faith of his wife, begins chasing down the biggest story of all time. G canada and pg mpaa for thematic elements including medical descriptions of crucifixion, and incidental smoking. The film stars mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway and robert forster, and follows an atheist journalist who looks to disprove his wifes christian faith. The case for christ wont garner many new converts, especially since the evidence presented, at least in the film, proves sketchy at best. At the red carpet event in chicago, sonoma christian home associate entertainment josiah aviles had the opportunity to speak with the cast and crew about their experiences working on the movie. The case for christ is the story of a chicago tribune editor and atheist named lee strobel, who undertakes the task of debunking the myth of christianity after his wifes.
The case for christ movie and the power of prayer sonoma. Pure flix the company that made this movie is building a strong reputation for quality christian movies. I saw the case for christ last weekend with my wife and girls, and i have to say, they did it right. Lee strobel has published various books with titles such as. The case for christ still has its weaknesses, and even the faithful might feel that a secular inquiry into the evidence of christs resurrection is kind of missing the point. The case for christ is a 2017 american christian drama film directed by jon gunn and written by brian bird, based on a true story that inspired the 1998 book of the same name by lee strobel. Lees relationship with his own father is an estranged one and has kept them apart for.
The case for christ still has its weaknesses, and even the faithful might feel that a secular inquiry into the evidence of christ s resurrection is kind of missing the point. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus. The case for christ, movie edition paperback case of 36 41% off case of 36. The movie even managed to get through the conversion moment without being smarmy.
The film stars mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway and robert forster, and follows an atheist journalist who looks to disprove his wifes. Movieguide awardnominee the case for christ is a powerful drama reminiscent of all the presidents men, with its own examples of excellent acting. The case for christ, movie edition paperback case of 36. Read the the case for christ movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Kevin is in preproduction on a documentary about the founder of espn, and in postproduction on two other films with his company, gkg productions.
I run a christian book group, and sometimes we watch a dvd to illustrate a topic of conversation. But things werent going nearly as well at home where his wife leslies newfound faith in christ went against everything lee believed or didnt. I would encourage anyone to watch this dvd, very worthwhile. Lee is now a professor, living in texas and travels to different places, sharing the story of his journey. Mike vogel portrays chicago tribune reporter and avowed atheist lee strobel in the case for christ a docudrama detailing the story of strobels attempt to disprove christianity after his wife becomes a christian. But things werent going nearly as well at home where his wife leslies newfound faith in christ went against everything lee believed or didnt believe as an avowed. The case for christ movie author greg koukl published on 04182017.
Strobels book has been exposed for some time now, just another. The case for christ 2017 times movie tickets fandango. Working to disprove the growing christian faith of his wife, an investigative journalist chases down the biggest story of all time with unexpected, life altering results. Bothered by his wifes unyielding belief in christianity, an investigative reporter sets out to use verifiable facts to poke holes in her faith. Like in the movie, walter strobel told his rebellious son, i dont have enough love for you to fill my little finger.
In factchecking the case for christ movie, we learned that lee and leslie met when they were 14 and married in 1972, after lees sophomore year in college. Feb 10, 2017 the case for christ soundtrack licensed to youtube by. Lee strobel was the awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and is the bestselling author of the case for christ, the case for christ devotional, the case for christianity answer book, the case for faith, the case for a creator, the case for miracles, and the miracles answer book. The case for christ 2017 cast and crew in 1980, lee strobels mike vogel awardwinning, investigative reporting earns him a promotion to legal editor at. The life of jesus christ lds full movie best quality. Based on the true story of an awardwinning journalist who, working to disprove the newfound christian faith of his wife, begins chasing down the biggest story of all time. Mike vogel is lee strobel in christian recruitment propaganda film. The case for christ prioritizes drama over evidence. The movie the case for christ is released this weekend. The drama kept me engaged the entire time and moved me to tears a number of times. The case for christ movie adds more theaters for easter. Less strident than many proselytising movies, but still perched on precarious theological ground, director jon gunns sincere, but uninspired.
A former atheists journey into proving the authenticity of the christian faith is the focus of the upcoming movie, the case for christ, out in theaters this weekend. The real lee strobel and his wife leslie were on the case for christ movie set the day the scene was shot. Lee strobel and his wife leslie were moved to tears as they watched clips depicting their early marriage and family struggles play out in the movie. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading case for christ movie edition. Gods not dead i and ii were great and i am eager to see gods not dead iii. The drama is based on lee strobels new york times best seller that follows his journey from atheist to christfollower. Robert forster, who portrays lees father in the movie, came over after and put his hand on lees shoulder. As with all their movies, before filming, every morning the cast and crew of the case for christ opened in prayer. A scholar takes a close look at the claims for the historicity of jesus resurrection. The case for christ 2017 tvpg 1h 53m tearjerkers bothered by his wifes unyielding belief in christianity, an investigative reporter sets out to use verifiable facts to poke holes in her faith. Not even a skilled journalist, with legal training and a reporters tenacity at interviewing, could break the case.
The case for christ premiered in theaters nationwide on friday, april 7. When a local youth pastor took his students to see the film, four made a. The case for christ showtimes at an amc movie theater near you. Apr 07, 2017 the movie the case for christ is released this weekend. His awardwinning investigative reporting recently earned him a promotion to legal editor at the chicagotribune. Leslie and lee strobel on their wedding day in 1972. More watchable than the other christian movie dreck, but still pretty horrible. Mike vogel, faye dunaway, judd lormand, frankie faison, robert forster, tom nowicki, erika christensen, michael provost. Apr 07, 2017 the case for christ wont garner many new converts, especially since the evidence presented, at least in the film, proves sketchy at best. In addition to the case for christ, kevin has three other films coming out in 2017, including the scifi thriller domain and mine 9.
Sep 09, 20 no film can truly portray the person or times of yeshua. The case for christ 2017 synopsis based on the true story of an awardwinning journalist who, working to disprove the newfound christian faith of his wife, begins chasing down the biggest story of all time. The case for christ movie is already making a deep impact on viewers including a high school youth group in north carolina. The case for christ, the case for faith, the case for a creator, et al.
Once again, the case for christ is a mustsee for all followers of jesus christ and your unchurched friends. The day of his fathers funeral, lee removes his fathers illinois drivers license from the wallet. A harddriving journalist, lee strobel was exactly where he expected to be at work. The case for christ wont convert any critical thinker, but more disappointingly, it fails as faithbased entertainment. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 30, 2018.
And for viewers who find themselves on the same threshold between unbelief and faith, lee strobels story may very well be a catalyst that helps them embrace christ, just as he does in this personal, powerful, at times gritty and but ultimately redemptive story. In exploring the case for christ true story, we learned that years before lee strobel began working at the chicago tribune and the daily herald, the arlington heights, illinois native edited and published his own fourpage newspaper, the arlington bulletin, when he was just. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. The focus on journalism gives it a little edge, too. He was forced to acknowledge that the case for christ was absolutely unbreakable. The movie also highlights some of the gaps in the arguments of those who reject gods existence, including the fact that jesus was human and flawed. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law. The case for christ movie out in theaters, gets mixed. At the red carpet event in chicago, sonoma christian home associate entertainment josiah aviles had the opportunity.
An investigative journalist and selfproclaimed atheist sets out to disprove the existence of god after his wife becomes a christian. Chasing down the biggest story of his career, lee comes facetoface with unexpected results that could change everything he knows to be true. It shows that the evidence for christianity and the resurrection of jesus christ is beyond reproach. Apr 12, 2017 whether by design or sheer coincidence, the 1 p. The case for christ also presents a riveting, dramatic depiction of an actual journalistic investigation. Apr 07, 2017 chasing down the biggest story of his career, lee comes facetoface with unexpected results that could change everything he knows to be true. Lee patrick strobel born january 25, 1952 is an american christian author and a former investigative journalist. The material addressed is useful for anyone wanting to learn whether or not the christian religion is anything more than an enduring hoax. The case for christ 2017 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its an ideal easterseason movie for anyone who has ever pondered the existence of god. Thanks to its more mainstream storytelling style, viewers may find the case for christ a little less preachy than similarly themed movies. However, it also extols the honest search for truth. The case for christ is a mustsee movie for both christians and atheists. The paper was delivered to 73 customers in the stonegate. But it will certainly please the faithful, and proves. Working to disprove the growing christian faith of his wife, an investigative journalist chases down the biggest story of all time with unexpected, life al. The case for christ soundtrack licensed to youtube by. Click here or on the image to the left and as a free gift for subscribing to this site, you can receive my new ebook 1269 leadership quotes. The epilogue shows that lee became a bestselling author and that both his children have become the writers of christian books too. The movie is a dramatization of lee strobels book by the same name, which has sold 14 million copies. Best movies about jesus christ top ten list thetoptens.
Apr 11, 2017 the case for christ is a high quality movie that should be viewed by more people. Cd baby sync publishing, and 2 music rights societies. With erika christensen, faye dunaway, frankie faison, robert forster. No false moves, nothing embarrassing, perfectly cast, meticulously acted, skillfully written, and the dialogue was completely believable and authentic, even the most challenging scenes where did they get those actors.
Its a house of cards built to defend a house of cards, with meek. The drama is based on lee strobels new york times best seller that follows his journey from atheist to christfollower lee strobel and his wife leslie were moved to tears as they watched clips depicting their early marriage and family struggles play out in the movie version of the case. Hendey on april 7, 2017 articles from our contributors, movies and tv, sunday brunch. The case for christ is the inside story of how chicago tribune journalist lee strobel, who set out to disprove christianity when his wife, leslie, became a christian and challenged lees atheism. The case for christ emphasizes journalist lee stobels personal drama over his academic investigation, which makes for a watchable movie but thin theology. Theres something about pure flix thats unlike any other major film production company in existence.