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State of the Union (2019–2022)
9/10
Short but sweet! Definitely worth a watch in my opinion.
14 May 2019
I feel like in this day and age when the traditional family is so apparently going into decline, where so many people are prone to the mentality that "if it doesn't work, I'll just start anew and find something that's better," this short little series is extremely refreshing and might provide a cause for some relevant and meaningful reflection.

What I really love about the series is how real the characters feel. Even though we only get to see a short snippet of their lives, the episodes do a great job of showing us how broken they are and the struggle that they are going through.

I don't think I would have enjoyed the series as much if they actually showed the conversations/therapy sessions that they had. Frankly that would have just been predictable/boring drama that I can certainly do without. What the short 10 minute style so brilliantly depicts is the internal struggles that they are grappling with, without any added meaningless cliches and drama.

Also Chris O'Dowd and Roasmund Pike are very likable and have great chemistry together. The conversations they had were quite witty consistently funny throughout without feeling too overly pretentious.

I couldn't recommend this enough to anyone who is even remotely interested after reading the synopsis.
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9/10
If you're having questions about your walk with God, please give this movie a watch
27 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I was skeptical going into this, as a lot of faith based movies can really be a bit of a mixed bag. I'm not saying all faith based movies are bad, but many leave a lot to be desired in my opinion. But this is probably one of the most impactful and thought provoking movies on faith I've ever seen.

I think the negative reviews are to be expected, especially if you are already fundamentally opposed to the christian message/viewpoint. This movie is not trying to get that salvation message across to non believers. Quite frankly, although the many questions of nonblievers have were asked, they weren't really answered in depth nor were they the focus of the interview. Why you ask? Because this movie was not for them. It was for all those weary brothers and sisters who are at their wits end, struggling to continue their walk with Him.

I dont want to spoil too much of the movie, as it was really quite a pleasure to watch and digest. But let me just say, the movie is about God's heart for his children. He wants to start this relationship with you and delve deeper and deeper in this relationship. If you have discovered what God's character is like, and his heart for you, what's holding you back?

If you're someone who has lost your faith, stopped going to church, or just walked away from God for different reasons and stumbled upon this movie, consider this question.

Is salvation a burden or is it a gift?
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