Imposter

Good film with great music....could've been a great film....
"The Imposter" is better than most Christian produced films. On a whole, it's pretty well written, with excellent performances by Kerry Livgren and Kevin Max, who have both proved themselves great rockers and successful performers in the real world. The film offers great insight into the practical teaching of the prodigal son, with the character of Frank presenting one of the best examples of the hypocritical fundamentalist who literally sings a song in church about forgiveness, grace, and accepting the repentant sinner while completely doing the opposite when Johnny C comes back as the proverbial prodigal (later in the *same* scene!). Johnny C's wife is willing to allow him the opportunity to accept acceptance and forgiveness, even if their marriage still fails as a consequence of his earlier sins. So why Frank, who espouses the Gospel message through his music, would hold a bigger grudge than his sister, who was the recipient/victim of the Johnny C's transgressions, creates a...

Watched it to see what Kevin Max has been up to
I have been a long time follower of Christian Contemporary, Rock, Metal, etc. I was around when DC Talk broke up, and Kevin Max kind of went out on his own. I remember buying his first solo cd and saying to myself "this guy has lost his edge and his ability to minister". It was one of the craziest cds that I had ever bought, and this is saying alot since I have over 500 to 600 of them. I don't know if you all remember but when DC Talk broke up alot of the blame fell on Kevin Max. Rumors of him drinking and rumors of him wanting more spotlight were the common stories going around as to why DC Talk broke up. I also have spent alot of time with various Christian bands, and they all told me that Kevin Max basically gave up his faith. This is why I watched this movie. I wanted to see why Kevin Max was in the same movie as Jeff Deyo. Jeff Deyo (as far as I know) as had a great track record in his solo career and also as the lead singer of Sonicflood. So I wanted to see why these...

Kerry Livgren is awesome
I agree with another reviewer , this is a very good movie. Also I agree with his assement of the acting skills of Kerry Livgren and Kevin Max. Although he is not in front of the camera as much as Kevin Max, Kerry Livgren shows he can work right up with the best of them. The story is right on the mark as well. I wish though there could have been more in the way of music(maybe even Kerry Livgren playing). By the way the monster group Kansas' DVD " Know Place Like Home " is awesome. Again while Kerry is not onstage as much as I would like it is a very well recorded DVD.

I also agree that this is an awesome movie for smaller groups of youth or even adults as a discussion starter/message.I love how the central message is presented through the life of a rock star or used to be rock star. But I think the thing that I like most about the movie is the ending.(SPOILER ALERT)I how while he is trying to get his life back it probably be a long process and one that is greatly intouch...

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