Wwjd - What Would Jesus Do?

Christian movies frequently suffer from flat, one dimensional stories that only appeal to so-called Christians while the rest of the world sees them coming a mile away and instantly reject before ever given a chance. Not exactly so for this one. This movie grapples some tough, real-world challenges and does a good job despite not having the luxury of a big budget or high-paid Hollywood actors. The movie was no doubt brought to fruition by dedicated people trying to bring an important message to the world and they succeeded. The movie uses such cinematic elements as decent lighting techniques for skin tone and shadows and even a few jib/crane shots. Some critics belittle the acting but overall the characters are well represented. John Schneider delivers an outstanding portrayal of a poor homeless man who clearly is a disciple and messenger of God. He enters a spiritually starving and economically crumbling town on the verge of worsenng yet more at the hands of a corrupt politician mis-leading people towards a false solution. Though outwardly poor, the hitchhiker is inwardly blessed with God's grace and mission to spread the truth and hope of Jesus to people ranging from homeless to wealthy who despite their financial status are all starving for the real answer. He is coldly shunned by everyone in the town, including the greedy, the common man, the wealthy, the church-goers who call themselves Christians and even the Christians who are weak in following God. Before collapsing before them in church, with no resent he humbly calls them to account asking what it really means to follow Jesus and what makes one kind of man less worth saving than another? Then he challenges, "when you find yourself struggling with life's difficult decisions, ask yourself one simple question - what would Jesus do?" The message shakes the congregation leading them to question the true condition of their hearts and realize they are all either self-righteous hypocrites, lost or have wandered from God. This is where the movie falls a little weak. The message is not made clear enough as to what it takes to really change a heart. If not careful it can easily be thought that all we need to do is to try harder to be better people and help each other. But a fundamental life change and ability to really do what Jesus wants can only be achieved when we submit to God and seek his guidance and strength. The hitchhiker best demonstrates this by meeting each challenge and confrontation armed with scripture because his life and strength come from his walk with God. The hopeless pastor briefly prays twice for God's help, but the other characters change of heart are pretty much left unexplained. They transform quickly from cold and uncaring to remorseful and kind. The real estate lady confesses her wrongs were "before she asked Jesus into her life" so there is a faint message there, but the movie almost borders at a point on being a G-rated family movie where they all lived happily ever after without doing justice to what it took to cause such a revival. It would have required more screen time but a simple prayer of repentence and receiving salvation would have helped make a powerful statement in showing their change of heart. Because of this it seems that most of the characters are supposed to be lukewarm or downright cold Christians who just plain don't follow God until their conscious is charged and they then band together to do good. Either way the message is a positive one. I just wish they had more carefully and powerfully crafted and demonstrated it for greater effectiveness. However, to be fair the movie takes on a lot of life's difficulties by use of it's many characters who deal with disastrous loss of loved ones, loss of faith, moral struggles at the cost of financial security and more. It even shows the world's frequent reception to followers of Jesus with the characters being laughed at, criticized, called "Jesus freaks" and reminded that they aren't Jesus in an effort to discourage them. Yet they pull together, overcome the tough times and do what needs to be done to help their town and fellow citizens by seeking to do what Jesus would do. If you haven't seen it, buy it and share it with others. For the price it sells for on Amazon it's a no-brainer. It's not a perfect movie, but it's fairly good and we need more like it. It fails as an evengelical tool since the gospel message is absent. A lost person will never take from this movie that being a Christian isn't like joining a club, but rather it means a supernatural change of heart done by God in a repentant sinner. Thus, no one is going to come to Christ by watching this. However, lukewarm Christians and fakes will be convicted to change their worldly lives, but that can only be done by the afore mentioned intervention of God. No one can know what Jesus would do and be able to do it unless they have first been transformed by Him and then walk with Him in prayer, Bible reading and obedience. May God bless you.

Inspiring movie with a happy ending. Family friendly movie that really can make you think about the choices you make in life. The story was a little slow at first, I wasn't sure what to make of the drifter guy that no one wanted to help, but once it gets going it is a really great movie. I liked how the preacher was put in opposition to this really well dressed charismatic guy running for mayor- the movie basically alludes to him being the devil. Great ending that will make you smile. Worth watching!

This is a great movie depicting so many of today's attitudes that people have toward other people. It gives us so much to think about in our daily lives as we come in contact with people. Who knows? We may be interacting with an angel on Earth. John Schneider did a wonderful job portraying his role in this film. It made me realize that I need to think about how I react to people and how I need to make decisions in my life. That is, to always ask myself before making a decision, "What Would Jesus Do?" If I do this I will not only make the right decision, but also be following God's will for my life. Wonderful move!! Please make some more movies of this caliber!!!

This story is trying to give a unique take on the WWJD idea. It was a generally wholesome movie w/ no swearing, which is rare these days! It still wouldn't be for a really young audience, they just wouldn't find it interesting enough. I got it for my Mom who especially likes clean movies. The people in this movie had to reconsider their treatment toward one another and a man who was homeless. This movie is about trying to think more like Jesus and because of that, being a better person. We could use more movies like this one in the world we live in...

This movie is wonderful! The message is clear and poignant. How do you live your life? Do you treat others as you would like to be treated? Do you do the right thing? In everything you do, ask "What would Jesus do?": this will help you do what is right, to live your life to help others, and to be able to live with and face yourself. Watch this movie and use it as you contemplate how you live your life. What would Jesus do???

All Christian movies are viewed and loved so why won't they make more? America is starving for God. We have a government takeover bringing in evil. When you watch this you can't help but think about your life and how you can make a difference. The other WWJD movie is just as heart warming. It's time American people and the world got back to God and family before His return so we can go home with Him.I'm growing awareness learning so I hope that more like this is made for myself and others have great clean Godly movies to make you feel good and keep evil buried. Hats off to movies like this. God bless America keep God number one.

A very inspiring movie that I would recommend to anyone. A great family movie and a great movie of faith.

I like all of the movie. It was about how a community of Christians had a change of heart after a drifter challenges them with the thought, "What would Jesus do".

Der Film hat mich sehr bewegt. Wie gehe ich mit anderen Menschen um... Welche Vorurteile habe ich bei mir unbekannten Menschen... Was würde Jesus tun? Das ist wirklich DIE Frage in meinem Leben geworden. Eigentlich einfach - und genial :-) Und ich konnte mein Englisch auffrischen ;-) Der Film läuft in englischer Sprache.

good family story, parents on point of divorce, young lad caught in the middle of it all, and highly upset, took his frustrations out on a building. Parents did not know how to handle him, but a wise old carpenter man, took him under his wing, and the rest is in the book. very good story and well worth watching. Pity it is not shown on BBC TV or Channel 5.

Si no entiendes inglés o quieres que la vean personas que no entienden, no te va a servir porque no tiene subtítulos en castellano, tampoco.

This Film talks about religion and how many people judge a book by its cover turning away someone who needs your help but because of how they are dressed people persume the worst and judge you. what do you think Jesus would he wouldnt turn you away but love with open arms the lord says comes as you are surrender heart and not your garments.I just love Jesus