“I believe I can do this.”
That is the line boys and girls, moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas will be saying a month from now when they leave the theater after seeing “Little Boy.”
This is a magical movie about faith. I had the same feeling a few minutes into “Little Boy” that I had 25 years ago watching “Field of Dreams” for the first time. Then, I really didn’t think an Iowa farmer would hear voices, build a baseball field and have long-dead players show up to play. In fact, the entire premise of the story was ridiculous; but the world loved it.
“If you build it they will come.” He did and they did. And those words became a national slogan.
“I believe I can do this.” He did and…well…you’ll have to see the movie to find out.
Visit the movie’s website and learn all about it. The promos will tell you it is a heartwarming story that captures the wonder of life through the eyes of a seven-year-old…highlighting themes of faith, hope and love in the face of adversity.
I think the promos are accurate and honest.
There are some great people behind this movie. Executive producers are Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (“Son of God”). Alejandro Monteverde (“Bella”) is the director, and wrote the script with Pepe Portillo. The producers include Eduardo Verastegui (star of Bella) – who also has a key role in “Little Boy.”
The little boy is played by Jacob Salvati; you will love him.
People make movies for many reasons:
• Artistic expression
• Love of the medium
• Fame
• Fortune
• Tell a story that should be told
• Entertain
In this case, it is to inspire. In fact, you can become part of the inspiration by visiting a special place on the movie’s website.
This isn’t one of those good Catholic films you have a responsibility to support and will bore you to tears and alienate anyone who isn’t a daily communicant. It is a film that tackles incredibly difficult, sensitive subjects with courage and clarity and will make you think and laugh.
There are Catholics – even priests – in this movie. But they won’t alienate your Protestant or agnostic friends any more than Bing Crosby in “Bells of St. Mary’s.” This is a story with universal themes.
I’m one of those lucky folks who got to view the film for free in advance. But I’ll be plunking down my $10 to see it again when it hits the local theater. I can use some inspiration.
