I saw a flyer about this "movie" when meeting up with the others at Hoyts Cinemas. It immediately caught my eye. It was amongst the other movies like 2012 and New Moon. The cinemas around Australia and New Zealand are showing this "movie". I was holding the glossy, black flyer with the Hillsong United icon on it. My initial reaction was :"Is this a joke?". It's a documentary made by Hillsong United, capturing what's happening in the world like poverty, injustice, war, crime, domestic violence and corruption.
Well, again, my mind couldn't help but think about the so-called celebrity status Hillsong now holds. I mean, they are listed in the Australian billboard charts and competing with other artists, selling albums like huge celebrities, having their own annual Hillsong conference and live concerts that everyone are desperately fighting for tickets, and even have their own recording company called Hillsong Music Australia. I mean, isn't it clear that Hillsong has made a name of themselves. And now, a "movie". Why am I not surprised? But are they taking it too far?
But, then again, I watched that trailer and the trailer itself touched my heart very much. I thought to myself, maybe I'm just being sarcastic. Maybe people will get saved by watching this movie. Who knows. Maybe testimonies of first encounter with God happens in cinemas! Who knows?
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Hey are you living anywhere near where the film is showing? It ends on Wednesday night. I'd be interested in your thoughts about the film as someone who is skeptical. And if after viewing the film you still feel the same.
Thanks
Yeah. I live in Melbourne. I might go watch it soon. I'm not skeptical. As I just said, the promo itself touched my heart. Just, I don't like how Hillsong is becoming. But thank you for ur comment. I see u've watched it.
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