Facing the Giants

Lately I've been hearing a lot about the movie "Facing the Giants", so I decided I should check it out and see what all the raving was about. I was a little unsure at first after hearing the story behind how it was made, afraid that it wouldn't be up to par or as professional as other movies, however I was still intrigued. In fact, I was impressed to say the least when the film came to an end. I found the film refreshing, uplifting, and very encouraging, especially after seeing the message being conveyed through a media text so popular in our culture, one where films like these are hard to find. This film also made some correlations with the myth, "A Value of a Challenge." Grant Taylor, the head football coach for the Shiloh Eagles as well as a husband, faces a number of obstacles within the film. These obstacles include the possibility of him losing his job, the possibility that his wife and him are unable to have children, their car dies, the stove no longer works, as well as other issues. However, although many of these obstacles may make others stumble, Taylor reaches for the Lord and is able to face the obstacles by standing firm in his faith and trusting in God. Without ruining the movie, Taylor is able to overcome each obstacle and achieve a challenge others and also himself never imagined possible, along with finding a bigger purpose in football and life. With this theme of faith and determination, as well as the film's connection with the myth "A Value of a Challenge," the movie is a refreshing break from what is the norm in our media culture today.