Saturday, December 26, 2020

Hillbilly Elegy (2020) film REVIEW

 

Hillbilly Elegy (2020) Drama Film Review

Starring Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso this is based on a true story centered around J.D. Vance.  Set in 1997 when J. D. was around twelve and the film flashes back and forth between his youth and his time at Yale. We also get glimpses of impactful events of his grandmother and his mother when she was young.  It’s not for young kids, but I believe PG-13 is perfect and almost a must see for teens of today.  Some will protest of the language and violent scenes, but I think religious folks of which I am one do a disservice to our youth and even ourselves by avoiding such realities in our world.  I am honestly amazed at how we as Christians tolerate cheating on our taxes, cursing in our own homes, frequent Casino’s, Soap Operas, steamy romance novels, on demand abortion, gluttony, road rage, lying on resume’s etc. Yet they are offended by true stories like this that are perfect teaching tools for people of all cultures.  Have you noticed the Bible gives us the good, the bad and the ugly?  I am a born-again Christian for over 40 years and I not only enjoyed the film, but would encourage adults to watch this with their teens.    Don’t listen to the hypocrites who talk it down. Our kids are doing drugs, having sex, committing suicide, getting drunk, raped, and cheating on exams.  So don’t give me any smack about how this may negatively affect them.   Do yourself a favor, stop all your crap you think is so important and watch a movie with your teens. Actually talk with them about it afterward.  It may even improve your relationship with them.  Oh If you think being politically correct is a good thing don't watch this movie.  LOL  Enjoy.  Mark

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