Amazing Grace
Directed by: Michael Apt
Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Rufus Sewell, Romola Garai
Rated: PG for thematic material involving slaver, and some mild language
Ironic that, in my opinion, the greatest “Christian” film ever made was (once again) made by non-Christians. However, no matter who you are, Amazing Grace is one of the most inspiring stories that I have personally ever seen. It chronicles William Wilberforce’s epic campaign to live out his Christian beliefs by ending the slave trade, and the joys and sorrows that the quest brought. It’s a tale that rings true with the humanist in us all, but even more so with the Christian who, like Wilberforce, finds slavery wrong because “God made man equal.” The script is littered with some of the most moving and inspiring lines I’ve seen, the film is technically well-made (especially when compared to other Christian films), and it boasts a terrific cast of fresh faces and timeless performers. This Michael Apt film needs no grace from me; it’s simply amazing.
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