The Reality of Aging

Today, my husband and I went to see the movie, Bonhoeffer. It was the first time we'd ever gone to a theater in the middle of the day on a weekday. We arrived early and took our seats. Over the next fifteen minutes, we watched as one older couple after another came in. By the time the movie started, there were only 6 couples in the theater all between the ages of 65 and 75. That's when it hit me, we're old and I guess, since retired, older people have the freedom to do what they want when they want, they can go to the movies at unpopular times. 

I wanted to see the movie because it was supposed to be based on Christian martyr, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I'd studied about him in seminary years ago. I was a little disappointed in the movie because of the way it jumped from past to present and there were a lot of gaps that needed to be filled to complete the story line, but all in all, it was well done. 

I loved the scenes with him in the all black nightclub and the all black church. Those were powerful and heartfelt. The scenes in the Catholic/Anglican church (not sure which it was) weren't nearly as well done and left a lot to be desired. I felt the Bible could have been quoted more and more attention given to his faithfulness as a servant of God, but I guess those things don't draw a crowd of movie goers. 

Angel Studios, a Mormon company, has begun to put out a lot more films since the popularity of the Chosen was created. I don't agree with the tenants of the Mormon faith, they're so close, but so far in understanding the Trinity of God, but their movies and TV shows are well done and people enjoy them. Two previews of their upcoming films were shown today - Homestead and Brave the Dark. Both of those look like they'd be worth watching. Brave the Dark is based on a true story while Homestead is a post apocalyptic film. It will be interesting to see how those are received by the public. 

I do like that Angel Studios allows people to "pay it forward." You can purchase an advance ticket for someone who might not be able to afford one. That's a great ministry. Too bad Christian ministries don't do that, because we should. 

Our movie theater is nice. We like that it's always clean and is very close to our home, but we don't like the fact that they keep it so cold in there. It feels like a meat locker! Thankfully, I took a polar fleece jacket today. Next time, I'll take a blanket, too! 

Movies are little pleasures we don't enjoy often, so when we get to go, it's a special treat. We don't buy anything from the concession stand, instead we bring our own bottled water and a treat or two.

If you like historical movies, especially those about men of faith, you might enjoy this one. There were no curse words in it but there was some violence.