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I will post my review of the movie when I get back later today. I noticed it opened rather large - $22 million, but that critics have panned it and non-critics (the public) seem to really have some people who love the movie. Many are comparing it to "The SIxth Sense" and "Signs".

Have you had a chance to see it yet Jenna?

Not yet but I'd like to. I look forward to your review.

I won't be bad and give away the ending, but suffice it to say it was not anything about afterlife. It was quite suspenseful and..well a mother's love for and bond with her child is a hard thing to break. I think some would be disappointed with this film because in some sense it has less "oomph" than it would have had about 10 years ago. Now people have seen "ET", "Signs", and "The Sixth Sense" and it does not have the same impact. But I thought Julianne Moore was good (I enjoy her) and Dominic West was very believable. Tell me, if you go to see it, it one character reminds you of another character from "Terminator2"

I thought of the T2 reference INSTANTLY. I even leaned over to my friend and said "I'll be bawk" Ha =]
Wendy

Thanks for your review!!

You are welcome! Have you seen it yet?

not yet... i'm a tight wad lol so we usually wait for the DVD to rent and then decide if its "buyable". <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Don't you think that the positon you've put yourself in as an Astrologer and a Christian are opposing?
Huh no even Jesus himself had his birth predeterminded by astrological means.
Astrology is even mentioned as a way in which we shall know Jesus is coming again.
So no, being mixed faith, christian and new age is NOT unchristian.
Astrology is a good tool to use to get to know yourself better, to help others know themselves. It's not something to live your life by but it like everything else is a tool.
I used to be wiccan and still carry with me the seeds of that faith in my Christian walk.
Why? Because there is NO way in all of the kingdom that God gave us these gifts only to be lent to those who are NOT christian.
Telepathy, mentioned in the Bible, christians today say it's of Satan.
Telekenis, also mentioned in the bible, also another christian Taboo.
Speaking with the dead. Mentioned in the bible, both in bad and good ways.
Seeing the future, Knowing but not knowing in your mind.
Christians refuse to belive that He gave us such wonderful and complex gifts, even though He said he did. (Gifts of the Spirit)
I belive therefore I'm not wholy "Christian" because that belief isn't Christian. And yeah I've been told I should pray to get rid of these "demons" Hah. demons.
Just remember Christian means to want to be like Christ. Well I KNOW that's never gonna happen but it's something I can try for. We all can. I do not think Jesus would condeme even a witch. He didnt' think judgement was his place.

Telepathy, mentioned in the Bible, christians today say it's of Satan. Telekenis, also mentioned in the bible, also another christian Taboo. Speaking with the dead. Mentioned in the bible, both in bad and good ways. Christians refuse to belive that He gave us such wonderful and complex gifts, even though He said he did. (Gifts of the Spirit)

luvtheman- which scriptures are you refering to? Just for reference...

Just remember Christian means to want to be like Christ. Well I KNOW that's never gonna happen but it's something I can try for. We all can. I do not think Jesus would condeme even a witch. He didnt' think judgement was his place.

I love this statement because it is so true. No, Jesus wouldn't condemn a witch, just like He wouldn't condemen a liar, or a murderer, or an adulterer. He loves us all, even when we are covered with our sins.

I believe that if you try and look for such deep spiritual ideals withing Hollyweird, you will be sorely disappointed. Hollyweird is all about the fame, fortune, and fashion. The trends in Hollyweird concerning spirituality tend to revolve around what spirituality a famous and influential star is dabbling in at a certain momnet in time. For example, when Madonna started studying Quabbalah, it seemed that everyone in the TV, Movie, and Music Industry jumped onto the Quabbalah bandwagaon. I am not trying to invalidate anyone's beliefs, whether they are famous or not. What I am saying is that Hollyweird tend to be wishy-washy when it comes to spirituality.

I can find all kinds of spiritual beliefs in The Matrix Movies... everything from Quabbalah, an Buddihism, to Christianity. The movie called The Fifth Element has many magical overtones that can be found in the teachings within many ancient Pagan philosphies, Wicca, and Witchcraft. Many Hollyweird movies contain spiritual aspects. And if we look hard enough we can possibly find a little of our own personal beliefs in them. That is the goal of movie makers... to bring the masses to see the movie, to make the money. The movie makers know the trends, they know what's appealing and with dollar signs in their eyes they go for it.

Now instead of looking to the movie, The Forgotten" to prepare yourselves for the Rapture that you believe in, why not search in the Holy and Sacred Text that you hold so dear to your heart as the word of your God. Wouldn't you rather take the word of the authority over the entire situation, or would you rather listen to a movie maker whose only goal is to entertain and make money?

Now as for this movie that you speak of, I have not yet seen it. I will eventually, though. Those are my favorite type of movies... the horror, thrillers, mysteries, adventure the ones that leave me on the edge of my seat.