I love Christian movies. In fact, i prefer them. But i couldn't get into this movie at all. It didn't seem believable. The girl just talked and talked to a çomplete stranger, prying questions. Almost like a precocious child would do, except this was a young woman. And I'm supposed to believe this guy is just going to open up to this girl he doesn't even know. It was boring, far fetched, and not believable. Sorry.. there aren't many Christian movies that i don't finish, because even when it is low budget, they are usually believable and have a good Christian message...i prefer that, because i usually come away with something that strengthens my faith, and makes me feel good, but i Just couldn't make it through this one. I found myself fast forwarding it to see if it got any better, but it just appeared to be more and more dialogue from the 2 of them, nothing was happening, just talking talking talking, bla, blah, blah. Fail.

Honestly, I couldn't finish this one, so maybe I'm not the right reviewer to pay any attention to. It got way too preachy for me, so I shut it off with about a 1/2 hr left. If you liked the show "Touched By An Angel" you'll probably like this movie. I don't understand the other reviews gushing over it. Guess I never really liked this type of stuff with its heavy-handed God messages and clichés of "everything happens for a reason" or "all you need is faith.." It was all too fake for me, though I guess lots of people believe in all that. There's the flashbacks to life being idyllic before the tragedies, there's the patriotism, all that sickening stuff. Not my cup of tea at all.

Movies like Saved by Grace have a lot to offer in terms of entertainment value and relevance to recent times. The life of an officer or any member of the military for that matter can be incredibly tough and dangerous. This movie reflects the imperfect period in which we live. Unlike most mainstream drama films that portray Christians Rick, who was played by Joey Lawrence is a character in the film that a lot of people can relate to in the modern world. Rick has problems with every aspect of his life, and believes that there is no purpose for him. Lawrence's performance as Rick was astonishing because he was able to channel that negative energy that Rick was feeling inside after experiencing the loss of his spouse, and the relationship with his son Luke collapsing. The only downside would be the fact that there are no loud explosions, surround sound, or even stunts. This kind of technology is rarely if ever used in drama films especially ones like this movie. Even though there are occasional problems the movie successfully provides us with an emotional roller-coaster ride using the brief action sequences between Rick and a drug dealer in his flashbacks.

Saved by Grace is exceptional because it has some of the best acting, cinematography, and music ever seen in a faith based film. Joey Lawrence has his best performance in this movie. The movie gives us a glimpse into the life of Rick; a man who crossed into the path of atheism as a result of losing his wife to a criminal. One of the best techniques used in this movie is the flashbacks that go back into Rick's past. Rick was emotional and the pain of loss really showed through in his eyes. In order to avoid possible spoilers I will not further discuss this specific scene in the movie. However this scene shows the impact that shocking memories of witnessing the death of a loved one can have on us. The song track called There You Are, performed by Joey Lawrence has a real emotional depth to it. Co-star Catalina Rodriguez did excellent work as Grace. Saved by Grace is a movie that families would have no problems taking their children to see. It has almost no violence and is free of any explicit nude scenes that are featured in most of the films people see nowadays. The most important fact that the viewers can take from this film is that it's best not to judge anybody until you get to know them.