ruizjon
This movie is really not about Columbine .... Columbine is a backdrop for the larger narrative of what it feels like as a teen growing up in America caught between two separate and distinct cultures - that of "those who are earnestly making Jesus the #1 priority in their life" vs the mainstream non believing middle America. For that reason the concept of belonging is a major theme. In Christian terms the ethos of this struggle is captured in the concept of "being in the world and yet not being of the world." And this movie even goes one step further on the "you do you" manta of today's generation by asking the question of what it may look like to change the world through compassion and love. Other high school movie like "Mean Girls" also deal with classic issues of overcoming high school cliques. Putting this movie in that genre doesn't do it justice to the insight of what it portrays as true Christianity and the struggle of Christians teens in America. As someone who lived that struggle in the 80's and 90's, I very much resonated with "I Am Not Ashamed."
Reno Rangan
Based on the journal of a person who had got killed in the 1999 shooting at a high school in the US. Really inspiring character and the story, till that final horror event. But the real shame was, the filmmakers used it to promote religious. Or maybe they have highlighted too much from the religious aspect. Because, her life and that horrific event connected with her unexpected prediction which are only a coincident, rather any miracle from heaven. I'm not against believers, but I anticipated honest, a reality, not fantasy.So coming to the film, apart from misusing a real person's life, it was a nice film. Nice casting and performances. Masey McLain was so pretty and awesome in her role. Don't expect it to be the film about that 1999 shooting. It was not about that, except it had a connection as everything was built behind it. They have shown very little from that angle towards the end. Some of the real footage attached in those parts. Yeah, the end was emotional as expected. Everyone might not find it a good film for what I had told earlier, nevertheless the true story deserves some respect.6/10
melissa-73386
Without trying to downplay the loss of life of the other students, this screen play was one of the best real life stories brought to life in movie. Thru the telling of this story, many will realize that following Jesus does not mean we have it all figured out. Nor does it mean it will always go well for us. It does mean we each have our own calling. I love how the authors stayed true to her story and showed how good can come from so much bad. I'll admit that initially, I found myself confused but by the 3nd I could see the twists and turns had a purpose.
sevenofnine_5
I love this movie, especially the artwork she did before she was killed. It also showed what led up to the shooting and the negative impact of bullying. Well done!!! I have found that some of the best movies are either true stories or based on true stories. This film really helped me see what she was struggling with. Overall a great film, I could watch this again and again.
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