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Faith can move mountains--and change men's lives. The inspirational tale in The Second Chance weaves the foundation of faith subtly but deeply through the lives of its characters, the Rev. Ethan Jenkins and the Rev. Jake Sanders. Though the two have known each other since they were kids, but their worlds are, well, worlds apart. Ethan (gospel-singing phenom Michael W. Smith) is on staff at the Rock, a wealthy suburban mega-church, and sees a bright future for himself as the head pastor there someday. But his real journey of faith begins when he starts working alongside Jake (an incredibly charismatic Jeff Obafemi Carr) at the Rock's sister church in the poor part of town. The stellar, grounded performances of both Smith and Carr, as well as the brisk direction and soul-stirring music, keep The Second Chance from being too predictable--even though when Ethan first appears in the 'hood, he makes a few rich-guy gaffes, like accidentally ordering a barbecue platter (at the God Almighty chicken restaurant!) that's way too spicy for his white-bread palate. But the film's full-on embrace of faith as a normal part of life makes it bracingly refreshing, and if you can see the characters' redemption coming, it doesn't make it any less uplifting. The DVD is absolutely packed with extras, including interviews with director Steve Taylor as well as stars Smith and Carr; a music video, All in the Serve, by Smith; director's commentary; deleted scenes; and more. --A.T. Hurley

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(5 stars) - Fantastic Movie
I ordered this movie with no clue about it. But after watching it I would have to say it is one of my favorite movies of all time. Very moving and full of emotion. I would absolutely recommend it to everyone.

(5 stars) - A GOOD LESSON FOR ALL
THE SECOND CHANCE is a movie that many can benefit from. It's not overly preachy, yet is faith based. I believe it's a great story for non-Christians, as well as Christians.

I believe THE SECOND CHANCE is a wonderful story that needs to be seen by those working in a church and Christians that have gone the way of power and money, forgetting what it's really all about.

We should all be serving God, and that means serving His people. Getting are hands "dirty" so to speak.

Live your life as Jesus did.

(4 stars) - "Second chance" deserves at least one chance
If you hang out in faith circles at all you probably know that a lot of the film buzz has centered on Cameron's latest work called "Fireproof". For all it's truth (yes, realizing that God is god and you are not is bound to help your marraige) Fireproof comes off as being a little stagey and predictable. Not so with Second Chance. I'm not sure if this is M W Smith's acting debut but his work is more than respectable. Ths script is real and a bit edgey, the story is thought provoking-although not as personal as is Fireproof's-and the acting is strong throughout. Both movies are good and will get you thinking, talking and maybe changing a few things.

(1 stars) - POOR! A 'CHRITIAN' FILM TO THINK ABOUT!
THE CHRISTIANITY(?) PRESENTED IN THIS FILM IS QUESTIONABLE, FOR CERTAIN. EVANGELIZING THE WORLD OR RESISTANCE TO CHANGE. Jake IS HARD HEADED AND PLAYS UP THE 'BLACK VS WHITE' STEREOTYPE VERSUS AN ALL ENCOMPASSING WORLD VIEW. NOT A 'CHRISTIN' FILM BUT REVERSE DISCRIMINATION! THE CHOIR DIRECTOR DISPLAYS A GOOD ROLE MODEL - DEFINITELY NOT JAKE!

(5 stars) - Great Positive Movie
We enjoyed this movie. What I usually look at in this type of movie is realistic portrayals and production quality. Both satisfied my criteria. I highly recommend this movie to anyone dealing with racial or financial prejudice. The music is good too but that should be expected with Michael W. Smith and friends. Definitely inspirational.

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