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The Wager (2007)
The Greatest Movie of all Time
*Contains Minor Spoilers!!!!*
The Wager. Based on the best-selling novel by Bill Myers, and directed by the brilliant Judson Pearce Morgan, this wondrous gem of a film will truly move you in ways you didn't think possible. No review could by any means do this movie justice, but I will humbly try.
STORY: From beginning to end, "The Wager" is suspenseful, powerful, touching, and impacting. I found myself glued to my TV from the very first scene, unable to move away. "The Wager" is about Michael Steel, a highly successful actor nominated for a Golden Globe with the perfect life, until it suddenly turns into a hurricane of disaster and carnage. Everything bad that can possibly happen to a man, happens to Mike. He even starts to question his faith!(I KNOW!!!!) The script is sheer genius, one tense situation after the next, twists at every turn. Movies that keep you guessing like this just aren't made anymore.
CHARACTERS: Randy Travis is absolutely phenomenal as the lead, he really brought the character and movie to life. No longer was I watching the Quintuple-Platinum country singer acting in a movie, but I saw Mike and the world through HIS eyes. And in the middle of the movie we are blessed with a song by Travis that took my breath away. It literally took my breath away, I actually had to pause the movie so I wouldn't have a heart attack. The supporting cast is fantastic as well, I'd give them all Oscars if it were up to me.
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Not much to say here except that it was the best I've ever seen and makes any other movie look like it was done by a 2-year old. Real Professionals here people!!!
SOUND: Every song in the movie fits every situation perfectly. The music grabs your heart and tears it out of your body, replacing it with God's heart. It's angelic ecstasy for your ears. It's that good, I have the soundtrack and I listen to it every single day.
FINAL WORDS: I often found myself holding my breath during the tense situations, and sobbing hysterically during the scene where...(oops, can't blow the movie for you!!). I actually got on my knees and prayed for Mike during some scenes. And by the end of the movie, I was goosebumping so hard that I actually blacked out and saw Jesus. As soon as the credits roll was finished, I hit play again, and strapped myself in for the ride of a lifetime. How many people can actually say that they loved a movie so much that they watched it again right after it ended? I can, and as I write this review I'm actually waiting for my "The Wager 10-pack" to come in the mail. I would give this movie 800 billion out of 10 if I could, so what are you waiting for?
WATCH THIS MOVIE!!! It will change your life!!!