The Second Chance (DVD, 2006)

We really liked this movie and was impressed with the acting of Michael W. Smith, singer turned actor. We thought it had a great Christian message and was a good family movie. We did not like the ending and was not impressed with a few episodes of bad language even though it added some interesting parts to the movie. We decided to buy it after seeing an advertisement for it on Facing the Giants and thought it would be a good Christian movie. The price was perfect on ebay and cheaper than other stores we looked into buying it at.

if you are a truly devoted Christian and do your best to not watch movies that contradict the will of God....you would probably do your best to avoid this movie...this is todays Christianity i guess you could say at its finest....its a great movie i think in honesty as a movie, but i give the poor review because i bought it particularly off of a Christian movie site, hoping to watch a good Christian film...i hide this film so that none of my Christian friends want to borrow it because i do not want them to see it... the Pastor played by "Jeff Carr" is a very agressive angry, and proud Pastor who never really learns self control, whom lives a life that would shock me if he actually was truly biblically saved with the Spirit of God dwelling in him....i do not believe this movie would make a real Christian, nor do i believe it could possibly help a person be a better Christian, but rather it seems to water down sin.....for a film, i give this 4 out of 5....but for a Christian film its absolute garbage, that will do more harm than good....the movie seems more weakly religious rather than truly loving the Lord, and believing on him

A good message for all. Its time for leave ours confortable lifes and starts to work for others and share our blessings! Great movie!

The story is intriguing -- a young pastor of a prosperous, suburban megachurch, more caught up in being "mega" than "church" is sent by his father, the Senior Pastor, to serve a mission in what was the megachurch's first building in the inner city. That opens the door for some self-serving real estate deals by church board members. It is comforting to watch his arrogance fade as caring comes in. Great music by Michael W. Smith! The outcome is a bit of a surprise. Thoroughly enjoyed!

I purchased a DVD from this ''seller'' about 6 weeks ago. To date, I have not received the item, nor have I received any feedback the seller, as I have sent two messages to him/her. Additionally, half.com has been very unhelpful in responding to the claim that I filed, and I have not yet received a refund for the purchase price, either from half.com or the seller.

I have been a fan of Steve Taylor's for years. I love his music and have seen some of his earlier short films. I think that the script is uneven. It has some nice moments but comes across as too sentimental and even didactic at times. Editing was weak and the finale seemed contrived. It would have been better to have ended the film ten minutes earlier.

M.W. Smith's acting was not up to the job for a feature-length film. The acting of Jeff Obafemi Carr was very good, as was Lisa Arrindell Anderson's. The remainder of the supporting cast was below par, particularly of the wooden, one-dimensional church board. This might make a good addition to a church camp's movie night as it's better than most other films created for the Christian marketplace, but as a major release, it disappointed.

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I went in to the Christian movie watching experience with fear of being the let down. After "Facing the Giants," I was starting to believe that Christians could make movies that were enjoyable to watch. The Second Chance is a movie that has so much to say. It has a many sub-plots and many of the questions raised in the movie were never answered or wrapped up with a tidy packaging. . .loved it. This movie dominated my thinking for the next couple of days. I bought the movie because I wanted to show it at church- probably will not show it to a mass audience. But personally- I love this movie.

I am an advid fan of Michael W. Smith. I was surprise how well his acting ability is! The story line was intresting and adventurous. There were definately lessons to be learned by the characters and those who watch the DVD.

This Dvd is amazing I would recomend it to every one to watch. there may be tears and laughing and or just looking wide eyed but it is a great movie. get it watch it share it.

We really enjoyed the movie! It's a good reminder for what's really important... Can't wait to watch it again. :)

Best movie I've seen in years.
Only movie better is Flywheel and Facing the Giants.
would recomend to anyone.

This is a GREAT Christian movie that tells it like it is. It is about a large suburban church (with all the trimmings) that funds a small inner city church. The contrast between the two churches is amazing. The pastor's son is "exiled" to the black church hoping that his time there will bring a change in his arrogant attitude. I liked this movie so much that I bought six of them through eBay to give to our pastors and friends. It is difficult if not impossible to see this moving without feeling conviction and compassion. There is a footwashing scene that will break your heart. I recommend it without reservation. It holds your interest from beginning to end. Would be good for a full length movie feature at a youth meeting or retreat.

Michael surprisingly does an amazing job actin in this film. I thought the film would be another cheezy video featuring a known artist. I was so wrong. I was moved and touched in ways that words are hard to express. I volunteer at a ministry similar to the one discribed in the film and I am now inspired to do all the more to love, reach out and fight injustice in in the name of Jesus. This is a must see for everyone!

I had seen this movie on TV. The DVD is even better! Thanks! Awesome!The DVD was in great shape. Thank you! I hope to be sharing it.

It was a good choice for my use since I was looking for a religious-oriented movie. It was thought-provoking.

well, after looking at some of the ebay reviews of this movie left by others I can sure understand why this movie is a bit controversial. However, this is actually my family's second copy. We loaned the first one out and never got it back....I think its still circulating thru the church somewhere. Anyway, overall as a "Hollywood" movie, its not the best. Most of the 'actors' are not real actors and just normal people. So I don't think that a lot of the acting is that great - but it is REAL. I can relate to a lot of the so called 'issues' that this Christian man, his family and his church are walking thru. The issues and the situations are REAL - NOT REALITY!!! What the world calls 'reality' tv today is much more poorly acted than the real people in this movie....but it is thought provoking and challenging. And it does hit home and show the good AND the bad of the REAL church community today. I think it will give you something to think about and something to strive for. And of course - who doesn't LOVE Michael W. Smith's music!! Just the icing on the cake. I guess if we loan this copy out and it doesn't come back we'll just keep buying more.

i purchased the "The Second Chance" videos because it looked like a good christian movie to watch. Once i viewed it, i enjoyed the story line, however it did have some bad language and the ending was ok. I would recommend the movie to others. thank you

Perfect condition. The shipping was very prompt. I am very satisfied with movie. I would buy from this person again.

When I saw the preview for this movie I expected it to be great. It was even better than I was expecting. A wonderful message about the community that should exist in the church.

The movie was a great gift idea for my brother's girlfriend. Positive movie. Thanks! Will enjoy much in the future!!!

Very good. I'd rate it 4.5 if half stars were allowed.

I bought this mostly for the curiosity value -- I wanted to see how Christian music superstar Michael W. Smith did in his acting debut. Well, I was pleasantly surprised on that front, and even more on the overall quality of the movie.

It's a great story, and I thought very well acted. It avoided being overly syrupy or predictable and was not "in your face" preachy. I found the message of the challenge to live out one's faith and be committed to the poor rather than just sending cash to be be very powerful.

Definitely worth a watch and I'm eager to share this with a bunch of my friends and discuss it together.

While on a business trip, I was in a Christian Book store and I picked up and read the insert of this movie and thought that this movie would be a movie that my family and I could watch together. After purchasing it and sitting down with my family we were without a doubt disappointed with this movie.

Flaws:
1. This movie exemplifies what many non Christian Americans think being a Christian is really about when it is actually on the contrary.
2. The movie lacked the grace that Christ shows and just shows an angry black man and a white privileged pastor's son that resolved nothing in the end.
3. The amount of cursing that was in this movie was really tasteless.
4. At no time was faith really mentioned during the entire movie.
5. Plot was weak at best.

Positives:
1. Touched on some tough areas:
a. Gangs
b. Greed
c. Lust for Power.
2. The washing of the feet was the best part.

Conclusion:
Would not recommend this movie to anyone (saved or unsaved alike). Truly disappointed with this movie and it is going into the trash can.

This movie has a very powerful inspirational message of faith for everyone, and teaches leaders and Pastors the true meaning of fellowship and devotion before God. Awesome movie