Woodlawn

The film largely succeeds in achieving its modest goals, delivering a feel-good, real-life inspirational story in a mostly engaging fashion.

This overly long yet consistently involving period drama... could be described, accurately, as equal parts “Remember the Titans” and revivalist tent meeting. But until the balance tips rather too blatantly toward the latter during the final minutes, the overall narrative mix of history lesson, gridiron action and spiritual uplift is effectively and satisfyingly sustained.

Taking those Hail Mary passes to heart, Woodlawn is a heavily Christian sports drama that almost goes the distance despite adhering closely to the inspirational movie playbook.

The whole enterprise is very much a mixed bag, but as films that cater to this audience go, Woodlawn isn’t half bad.

Wow ...this movie is awesome. Throughout the entire production the screen is filled with hope. It's a very well done movie based on real life events. It's extremely encouraging, uplifting and sad (emotions run the scale during this film). Woodlawn proves that life is beautiful, when people are beautiful. There's weakness and much strength... there's separation and togetherness. There's hate, breakthrough and love. It's the kind of movie that we (as people) should be proud of. Hopefully we will be seeing more of these types of movies on the big screen.

Woodlawn is one of the best movies of the year. The film transcends the stereotype of Christian movies that are poorly produced, written and acted (ie Nick Cage in Left Behind) with a movie that stands on its own as an excellent film (with star turns from C. Thomas Howell, Jon Voight & Sean Astin) that stays true to its message & does not compromise its values. Caleb Castille is brilliant & brave (ala Jackie Robinson's character in 42) against the demons of racism and intolerance. The plain truth is that all lives matter and that we as a society need to stand brave against what is socially and legally acceptable in a culture for what is moral, right and eternal. Excellent!

So I've been asked to pay up a dollar so I can see this movie. I was like... "Why pay to see a movie when you can make a review of this movie for free?" Plus, I bet there's some people with copies of this movie in their hands at least some. Woodlawn is too cheesy and predictable to end up in heartwarming, heartbreaking, and breathtaking moments.

An interesting take on the zombie genre, when you think about it. I'd welcome a muslim remake. Of course, we could use a judaic version too. Fanaticism isn't just a christian thing after all.

Waaaay to preachy for me. Even came with a 1888jesus20 number at the end for more info on hope and faith lol. Could have been a decent movie if they had dialled it back even just a bit.