Reflections on Movies

Wow, this is going to be a random short post that I should probably go deeper into later. For now, though, bear with me.

Been seeing a lot of movies! We'll start with Get Smart. I never saw the original series, so I have nothing to compare it to, but even by itself, it's a wonderful movie! Lots of fun, cool gadgets, and good lessons too, like learning that even bad guys are people too, and learning to love yourself for who you are.

Now there are two movies I saw recently that actually have a common subject matter, even though it doesn't look that way. The one I saw earlier tonight was The Incredible Hulk. Again, I never saw the first version, which everyone said was absolutely horribe, so I don't have too much to compare it to. But again, by itself, it's one great ride! This one talks more about priorities and the consequences of actions more than anything else.

Now the last one was my favorite! Kung Fu Panda! This is one of those classic "there's a little hero in all of us" type thing, with a lot of great humor mixed in! (Hee hee! If you don't plan on seeing the movie, ask me about "Skadoosh!") I loved it! The few things I disagreed with were the undertones of Buddhist thinking; specifically, the ideas of fate and looking within yourself to find unlimited power. This is the subject matter that is shared with The Hulk: power.

The physical strength of The Hulk comes from a scientific experiment gone wrong. It's very scientific, delving into biology, radiation and chemistry. In Kung Fu Panda, the key to limitless power lies within oneself.

I believe that humans are born flawed and imperfect. No one has to teach us how to lie. The Bible speaks endlessly on the human conditions of sin and mortality. As beings that are fallen, humans are therefore incapable of attaining perfection.

I believe that true power comes from Christ alone, He who is perfect, pure, and incorruptible.

So yeah, like I said, that's my point, and I should probably go deeper into it, but I'm tired tonight, so this is what you get.