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Second Chance, The
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.


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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for some drug references

Starring Michael W. Smith, Jeff Carr, J. Don Ferguson, and Jonathan Thomas

The Second Chance is a film about two men - one from a white church in the well-to-do suburbs and one from a black church in the inner-city projects. Although founded by the same man, each church manifests its mission in a very different way. This film authentically tells the story of how a rebellious son and a street-smart pastor struggle to bridge the gap between their respective churches and cultures. More importantly, at its core, The Second Chance is about being willing to step outside your comfort zone and serve where you are called. (Provident Films LLC)

GENRE(S):	Drama
WRITTEN BY:	Chip Arnold Ben Pearson Steve Taylor
DIRECTED BY:	Steve Taylor
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: July 18, 2006 Theatrical: February 17, 2006
RUNNING TIME:	102 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	USA

Best Feature Film, 2005 Christian WYSIWYG Film Festival

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The New York Times Jeannette Catsoulis

Startlingly direct if unavoidably preachy, The Second Chance takes aim at Christianity's racial divide and the corporatization of faith. Its message is simple: being a Christian requires more than just dropping a check in the collection plate every Sunday morning.

Los Angeles Times Kevin Crust

A movie-of-the-week treatment of race and class, the film credibly portrays the day-to-day workings of an urban ministry.

Variety Justin Chang

The crisply made feature delivers an involving if not always persuasive portrait of religious leaders in conflict.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sean Axmaker

Competently directed by Christian music producer Steve Taylor, it's a sincerely (if not exactly subtly) performed spiritual drama with a faith-based lesson in humility and the practical charity of offering a helping hand.

TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

As a film, it is earnest, cliched, often awkward and unlikely to inspire anyone who isn't already thoroughly sold on its message of salvation through community activism.

New York Post Lou Lumenick

Its message is sugarcoated in a schmaltzy, clichéd story line about Smith's conflicts with streetwise black minister (Jeff Obafemi Carr) - and sabotaged by hackneyed dialogue, sluggish pacing and a listless performance by Smith, who only springs to life when he's singing.

Film Threat Chris Thilk

There are a lot of good messages in The Second Chance about how Christianity is a mix of love, both gentle and tough. Some of those, unfortunately, are lost in the uneven performances.

The average user rating for this movie is 7.0 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

B R. gave it a1:
Very, very slow - disappointing since it was Steve Taylor making it. Michael W. Smith is a performer not an actor. It was very bad - frankly embarassing - the only bright light was the inner city pastor - other than that a bad MOW.

Kent A. gave it a9:
other than a few cliched characters, a well made and persuasive film.

Kenneth W. gave it a0:
Dry and bland, not because of the plot, nor because of the message, but soley because of the acting of Michael W. Smith.

M. Stover gave it a9:
Very well done. Shows the basics of Christianity and Humanity. Very good message for today's Society!

Michelle gave it an8:
Great message needed for the church. Highly recommed for all Christians in the US.

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Second Chance, The Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

Second Chance, The
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.