Silver Bells Review

 


Hello everyone, I know it's early for a Christmas movie, probably because it isn't even Thanksgiving yet.  But I thought I would give this a try.  I was feeling down and wanted a Christmas movie that would get me into the holiday cheer, and I found this on Up Faith and Family. 

Now, this is a film from 2013 that I believe was a TV movie starring Bruce Boxleitner from Tron and Tron Legacy fame.  He stars as a sports reporter for the local Michigan station that is located near Central Michigan University.  This reporter is at one of his son's basketball games and gets in a tussle with a referee.  This ultimately gets him kicked out of the game, and he needs to go to court.  Part of his court sentence is going to help out with the Salvation Army during the Christmas season. He is demoted because of his actions, becoming only a reporter who interviews people, but he can no longer broadcast on the air.  This leads to some self-searching and trying to find out what is really important in life.  

A line from the film is said by Antonio Fargas, a veteran actor from the 70s to now.  He plays Major Melvin Lowell, who is the sportscaster's Community Service Supervisor.   In a scene, the broadcaster is talking to him about his son serving with the Salvation Army.  He tells the sportscaster, played by Bruce Boxleitner, "So you aren't the star anymore, so what!" It really hit home with me because I thought that was where my treasure was.  Being the star Middle School Coach.  But sometimes when we are humbled then finally learn something.  

We will be restored at the right time, not our time.  This is a Pure Flix film, and generally I don't like many of the films they make.  But this one I really liked.  Even though it was a TV movie, it hit home for me about the trials I have been experiencing over the past 2 years.  

If you have faith and family, I would recommend this film.  It really helps you to analyze your faith to know where your real truth is, and who gives you that truth.  I hope this helps someone who may be down during this Christmas season. 

See you at the Movies. 
Lance 

 







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