Christian Movie Reviews: Forever Strong

Forever Strong is the story about Rick Penning (Sean Faris) a talented but troubled teenager who lives life on the edge. Rick plays on the Razorbacks rugby team where his coach and father (Neal McDonough) doesn’t ever seem to give him a break. Rick, after almost killing his girlfriend in a car accident while intoxicated, winds up in Juvenile Detention where the guidance counselor (Sean Astin) convinces him to join the longtime rival Highland rugby team in an effort to give Rick another shot at playing. He joins reluctantly, torn by the loyalty he feels for the Razorbacks and the valuable lessons and the disciplines for living a clean life he learns while playing for Highland coach Larry Gelwix (Gary Cole). Of course, as Rick is eventually released back into the custody of his parents, the national championship game between Highland and the Razorbacks is about to commence.

Recommendation: Unfortunately, some non Christian movie reviews have given Forever Strong a weak rating based on story line and weak character roles. My feeling is that Forever Strong is both educational and entertaining, especially if you enjoy sports. Based on a true story, the facts behind the movie make it an even more remarkable film, especially considering the philosophies employed by coach Glewix’s and how incredible they have worked in real life.