This week’s film review is for the film “Selfie Dad,” which is produced and written by Brad J Silverman.
The Plot
Ben Marcus, a former stand-up comic in mid-life crisis, tries to become a social-media star until he and his family are radically changed by the Bible.
Does the plot glorify God?
Does the film content glorify God through His Word: Use of Bible verses and adhere to His commandments?
Promotes God as the only God
Promotes being free from idols or refrain from promoting idols
Does not use His name in vain
Promote the Sabbath or refrain from promoting Sunday as the day of worship?
Honours parents or refrains from promoting dishonour of parents?
Speak against murder or refrain from promoting murder?
Speak against adultery or or refrain from promoting adultery?
Speak against theft or refrain from promoting theft?
Speak against lies or refrain from promoting lies?
Speak against jealousy or refrain from promoting jealousy?
Question: What Christian standards does the film convey?
Scripture alone
Salvation through Christ alone (does not promote good works)
State of the Dead
Biblical marriage
Husband as the head in his home and the local church
Recognition of the value of life and blessing in children
Modesty of dress
Recognition of the body as the temple of God
Question: Does the film give glory and honour and thanks to God?
Question: Did the film encourage my faith?
Question: What actions did I do, as a result of seeing the film?
Question: Would I change anything about the film?
SUMMARY
Scripture References
Psalm 16:11 (joy in th presence of the Lord)
1 John 2:4, 1 john 5:3 (keep the commandments)
Genesis 3:6 (Adam and Eve's sin)
Matthew 4:1-11 (Jesus' temptation in the wilderness)
1 John 2:15-17 (Love not the world)
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (all scripture is breathed by God)
Matthew 6:33 (Seek first the kingdom of God)
Matthew 6:24 (Cannot serve God and money)
Hebrews 13:5 (God will never leave or forsake us)
Revelation 12:17 (the remnant of the church)
1 John 1:9 (God is faithful to forgive us if we confess our sins)
The state of the dead/resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, 10, John 11:11-14)
All scripture is breathed out by God (2 Timothy 3:16)
Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble (Psalm 119:165)
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105)
For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than a two-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow (Hebrews 4:12)
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4)
The grass withers, the flowers fall, but the Word of God endures forever (1 Peter 1:24-25)
Film site:www.christiancinema.com
NB! The links I reference for my films is the source I used, but it is not an endorsement of the entire film streaming company. I am sure this particular film can be found on various digital streaming companies.
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Film review request: review@renewedfaithmedia.com
Website: https://www.renewedfaithmedia.com/
Podcast music: Motivational Ident (Main) by ZakharValaha from Pixabay
