Randy Wayne,
Deja Kreutzberg,
Joshua Weigel,
Kim Hidalgo,
Sean Michael Afable
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Advertised by its distributor as a successor to such theatrically released religious dramas as Facing the Giants (2006) and Fireproof (2008) -- though it came from a completely different production te... read more
DVD Release Date: August 3, 2010
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April 3, 2011My cousin says this is her favorite movie ever, to me it was a way to spend the afternoon. As a christian, I enjoyed the way they respect God and he changes his faith, but it took a wild turn and was pretty intense and depressing, it could've been so much more.
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August 8, 2010I sat down to watch this with my wife. What started out just a little boring kept just kept getting more and more better. Extremely realistic movie, not at all preachy. Just shows what a change in somebody's life can really be. We are all connected yet not really responsible for... read more
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December 2, 2011My cousin says this is her favorite movie ever, to me it was a way to spend the afternoon. As a christian, I enjoyed the way they respect God and he changes his faith, but it took a wild turn and was pretty intense and depressing, it could've been so much more.
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February 17, 2011fb1619601747Cliched characters, messy direction, predicatable script, sloppy acting and annoying religous themes make it unenjoyable for people outside its targeted audience.
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August 28, 2011A Christianity-related teen drama that speaks to the youth and adults alike in these times of guns at school, teen suicide, cutting, beer pong, teen pregnancy, and other pressures that kids are dealing with right now. Highly recommended.
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April 30, 2011When I got this movie, I honestly didn't realize it was a Christian movie. I almost just sent it back, but I decided to try a few minutes of it. I'm not a religious person, but I felt the message was very good; without being too preachy. I wish there were messages like these i... read more
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October 29, 2010Highly religious overtones, unconvincing actors, and a vague plot equals a failed film without the hope of a resurrection.
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October 14, 2010To save a life was a Christian Movie, and no one should be shy from watching it because of that. It dealt with real life teenage issues Different lifestyles was very clearly portrayed, and it was clear that the lifestyle the lead character was living was wrong, I don't know if m... read more
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October 6, 2011feels like a made for TV movie about high school cliques bullying and violence the performances were beneath the subject matter and it just felt contrived and too preachy.
Critic Reviews
August 23, 2010
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
July 4, 2010
Ian Buckwalter, NPR
Miles ahead in terms of production values and an avoidance of overt proselytizing. It'll likely be an enormous hit with the evangelical communities at which it's targeted. That doesn't save it from be... Full Review
January 22, 2010
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
To Save a Life would be bland and boring even as a half-hour after-school special. Full Review
January 22, 2010
Andy Webster, New York Times
But forget the lame performances and arch, preachy sentiment; the movie's sham hip-hop and spurious alternative music alone should keep teenagers away. Thank goodness. Full Review
January 22, 2010
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
This is a deftly acted, generally absorbing cautionary tale with wider allure than its faith-based label may imply. Full Review
January 21, 2010
Andrew Barker, Variety
Hints at becoming a thoughtful portrait of a teen's spiritual crisis, then abandons all narrative integrity to hit its church-mandated marks. Full Review
January 19, 2010
Melissa Anderson, Village Voice
To Save a Life is about as subtle as this closing credit: "The producers would like to thank: GOD." Full Review
August 26, 2010
Brian Orndorf, DVDTalk.com
Takes two solid hours to make its trite points on faith and personal salvation, growing more unbearable as it goes. Full Review
August 2, 2010
Nell Minow, Beliefnet
One of its strengths is its willingness to engage candidly and open-heartedly with the real issues that confront teenagers, giving it some heft and credibility. Full Review
August 2, 2010
Danny Minton, Fort Bend Sun
I can see this being a positive influence for many who watch it and for some it could possibly even make a huge difference, and you don't get that from many movies these days. Full Review
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