I recently watched the motion picture ” Run the Race ” produced by college football phenom now turned baseball player Tim Tebow.
The Christian role model’s movie premiered last February 22nd with over $2 million in box office receipts after the first weekend. It is currently showing in theaters this week.
Run the Race is PG-rated, faith-based and a sports-themed movie. (Check out Focus on the Family’s “Plugged In” for another Christian review.)
The movie centers on two high school brothers, David and Zach, who are living on their own after their mother dies and their father abandons them.The story revolves around high school football (of course) and track.
The two brothers are both hard-working athletes who are intent on getting out their small poor rural Southern community. Both are football players. David had a serious head injury earlier and he is one of the team’s managers. Zach is the star quarterback of his high school football team.
The acting is very good and believable. It is a story of dealing with the ups and downs of life, with forgiveness, dedication, love and hope. It is a wholesome movie, in contrast to Hollywood’s decadence.
Run the Race is a fast-paced movie with interesting plot twists and turns. It entertains, uplifts and could be summarized with this verse:
“I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful.”2 Timothy 4:7
I would recommend the movie to anyone and give it 5 of 5 stars .
Greg Jevnikar is a healthcare professional and devoted Christ-follower. As a blogger and activist, he defends the sanctity of human life and traditional marriage .and participates in the Ohio Tea Party movement.
