LUKEWARM

I liked this DVD a lot! It protrays life as it is today! Every one struggles with doing the what's right! ! Luke's life started off wrong when He was a little Boy .It wasn't His fault ! He was so lost! He realized He could make It on His Own(do it His way") He was haunted for Years.He resented His Dad so Much He wouldn't take His calls! I loved this movies because it Shows how Much Courage it takes to do the right thing! ! He was so bitter He wouldn't talk to His Dad on the phone when He called!John Schneider played His Dad & He as always did a Great acting Job! Luke learned about "Truth & Consequences BEFORE He ruined His Life! It was a story that made Me laugh & than CRY! It was wonderfully written showing living takes a "Lot of Courage "There are some very SAD Scenes in the story showing You have the Choice of standing FIRM in what You believe or suffering down the road because You took the easy way out for You at the time. It is very true to life"Problems happen to Everyone! ! it is the WAY We chose to handle Them that counts! Jeremy Jones Played Luke & He did a FINE JOB playing His Role! He was really trying to decide if He wanted to commit to His girl friend( Played by Nicole Gale Andrews.) Jason Burkey (October Baby)did a great Job being the Guy Who "felt the Laws were written for other People to obey ? Without giving too much of the movie's ending away I would encourage Anyone to get a Copy,I don't think You will be disappointed! In the end We are left to see It Does promote COURAGE & FAITH to make the right Choices! Forgiveness is a MUST! All this said It isn't a boring Movie,It's actually moving My emotions through the whole movie! More than anything We have forgotten some of Our Values .Today it seems like everything is always "Someone Elses fault " & There are no consequences just because It was Made to be Someone Elses Fault . I am glad John Schneider name was used to "promote the Movie" I have seen Him in a few Faith Based Movies .I'm glad He is willing to appear ! Most are operating on a LOW Budjet & Need a BIG name to attract the Audience ..He is a great actor,Well known & People will watch this movie just because His Name is with this Movie!However,the other Actors did a great jpb! That's why I gave it 5 stars .I will buy at least one more copy to give My Family.

I preordered this movie, because I like John Schneider, and I was very impressed with Jason Burkey's acting in October Baby. I guess my expectations for this film were high, because October Baby was fresh in my mind, and it was a quality film-- great acting, plot, music, cinematography, etc. Lukewarm had a promising storyline, but the acting was hit and miss, and the music was uninspiring. John Schneider did a fine job, as always, but he had a small part (contrary to his prominent picture on the cover!). I'm still quite impressed with Jason Burkey. He was as believable in this bad boy role as he was as every girl's dream guy in October Baby. The main character was only so-so-- kind of stiff. The ending was very abrupt. With better acting, music, and production, this could've been a wonderful film. As it is, it is probably worth your time if you enjoy any of these actors, or if you're not too picky. My advice: rent or borrow it before/instead of buying it.For Christian parents: the only potentially offensive element I noticed was the excessive drinking and the lifestyle choices that resulted. But the consequences are portrayed, and they are very negative.

The movie was well made. The acting was pretty good. Over-all quality was way above earlier Christian flicks.But, I wish John had been in the movie more. I wish the characters were a bit more like-able/love-able.I wish the movie had more real people reactions to what was going on.The hero just doesn't flow as a "good guy". The girl-friend of the hero who is a major player here is just SOOO stupid when it comes to the "life-long-admirer"... (For that matter he should be put away by the hero way earlier because the girl-friend should have told the hero much earlier how terrible the jerk was.I think this movie tried to be "gritty"; Bartender hero. Disfunctional family backgrounds. Nasty characters. Heros living in sin! Gritty just seemed more like a Christian movie trying to be more ....worldly while trying to keep the Christian idea going.The saving grace in this movie is the usual fine performance of the black guy who is leading in the solid Christian Christ-like character through-out his time in the movie."Gritty" is not what comes across here.... stupid humans making totally dumb decisions in poor fashion is what comes across..... kinda like what we all do in our lives.........................

I'm not sure why this movie got so many negative reviews. It was a simple movie with a good moral premise an uplifting ending- exactly what I expected. The acting was as good as anything that is on prime time television today and the story was positive. I am new to the christian movie genre, but am finding that every movie I have seen thus far is better than anything out in the theater. 'Lukewarm' is no exception. I enjoyed the clean family entertainment and believe it was worth the $3 to rent it. My only complaint is that I would have like to know what happened to George and Sam in the long term- whether they grew in faith and used the time in jail to turn their lives around.

Lukewarm is a charming Christian film about forgiveness. The best part is that actor, singer JOHN SCHNEIDER (Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville, Collier & Company) is cast in a supporting role as the absent father of a boy who grows up not knowing exactly what to do with his life. If you see a preview, it shows practically the whole story of Christian awareness of hurt, betrayal, love, and forgiveness not easily given but finally earned. A good family film.Unfortunately, my purchased copy from Amazon was broken upon arrival, and I am awaiting a new one, but I did get to see the film online as a rental.

Nice story regarding unforgiveness, back sliding and denial . Then realizing that through all of your trails while you were running away from God he was still there waiting for you .

This is an excellent family movie.