The River Thief

If you're familiar with N.D. Wilson's children's novels, you know you're in for a treat with The River Thief, his first feature film. This film breaks from the typical Christian film by telling a good story first and foremost. A lost, father-hungry boy discovering true love. Not the sappy, romantic love of your typical Hollywood flick (this girl wouldn't have any of that), but rather the kind of love that creates a longing to live or die for someone else (something new for Diz). A wonderful family film, although there are some rough scenes. My 7-year-old son was spellbound, and somewhat affected by the rough parts. Yet this is the kind of story that is healthy. The emotion, drama, and violence of this *good* story are like emotional boot camp; it allows a young boy or girl to experience these emotions of grief and fear along with the positive life lesson that a good story provides. As a resident of the Northwest where this was shot, I also appreciated the cinematography, which was outstanding! Beautiful aerial views in particular. I highly recommend The River Thief!

A perfect Family Movie Night film for teens and up! The River Thief" has a beautiful message portrayed in a powerful way. The first feature film written and directed by bestselling author N.D. Wilson, "The River Thief" is produced with excellence. The cinematography is gorgeous. The acting is strong and believable, and the characters have a depth that entices one to care about what happens to them. Parents should know this film could be rated PG-13, as it contains a few scenes of graphic violence and some mild profanity. The teens and adults in our family give "The River Thief" two thumbs up, and hope N.D. Wilson will create many more films in the future!

All-around fun blend of drama / action / family genres. The most rewarding part is that ND Wilson took some gutsy risks with steering clear of the clichés for this kind of Christian film. (I can't say what without spoiling.) This gutsy-ness paid off across the board. As such the movie feels fresh without trying to be obnoxiously "original." Acting was solid for the most part. A couple were noticeably amateurs, but the headliners were really top class. Cain was especially good, and a really great female lead. Script and camera work are really topnotch, and Hells Canyon / Snake & Clearwater Rivers are staggeringly beautiful.

have you noticed how all the other reviewers that give this crap movie a 10 rating have no other reviews except this movie? Guys if you're going to astroturf your crap movie, at least try to do it convincingly. Terrible movie, avoid avoid avoid.