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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396144903
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: July 18, 2006
Running Time: 103 minutes
Sales Rank: 6164
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Faith can move mountains--and change men's lives. The inspirational tale in The Second Chance weaves the foundation of faith subtly but deeply through the lives of its characters, the Rev. Ethan Jenkins and the Rev. Jake Sanders. Though the two have known each other since they were kids, but their worlds are, well, worlds apart. Ethan (gospel-singing phenom Michael W. Smith) is on staff at the Rock, a wealthy suburban mega-church, and sees a bright future for himself as the head pastor there someday. But his real journey of faith begins when he starts working alongside Jake (an incredibly charismatic Jeff Obafemi Carr) at the Rock's sister church in the poor part of town. The stellar, grounded performances of both Smith and Carr, as well as the brisk direction and soul-stirring music, keep The Second Chance from being too predictable--even though when Ethan first appears in the 'hood, he makes a few rich-guy gaffes, like accidentally ordering a barbecue platter (at the God Almighty chicken restaurant!) that's way too spicy for his white-bread palate. But the film's full-on embrace of faith as a normal part of life makes it bracingly refreshing, and if you can see the characters' redemption coming, it doesn't make it any less uplifting. The DVD is absolutely packed with extras, including interviews with director Steve Taylor as well as stars Smith and Carr; a music video, All in the Serve, by Smith; director's commentary; deleted scenes; and more. --A.T. Hurley
Product Description:
Ethan Jenkins (Michael W. Smith) and Jake Sanders (introducing jeff obafemi carr) are both passionate pastors who worship the same God from the same book--but that's where the similarity ends. White and well-to-do Ethan is comfortable in his music ministry at the media-savvy suburban mega-church The Rock; Jake is a street smart African-American who ministers to the gang members teen mothers and drug addicts of the urban Second Chance. When they are suddenly thrown together in a tough neighborhood and forced to work side by side Ethan discovers there is no boundary between the streets and the sanctuary. But can the faith these two men share overcome the prejudices that divide them to give themselves and a struggling urban church a second chance?System Requirements:Run Time: 102 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MISCELLANEOUS/SPECIAL INTEREST Rating: PG-13 UPC: 043396144903 Manufacturer No: 14490
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great Movie!
I enjoyed the movie and the story was good. It didn't do as much for me as "Facing the Giants" but it was great. I am glad it is part of my collection.
Rating:  - I can't help it, I liked it.
Cons: the story has been done 100 times (think Stand by Me or Dangerous Minds at church), low budget, cheesy ending, and foot-washing scene.
Pro: If you are a fan of Michael W. Smith, how can you resist the chance to see him act? And he actually doesn't do a bad job. The whole deal is a bit cheesy, but I like it because of the way the storyline criticizes the corporate-style megachurch and the wanna-be CEO model of leadership, and emphasizes real ministry to real people.
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Rating:  - Great CHRISTIAN movie with a powerful Gospel message
I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by this movie that I had heard nothing about. I was walking in BlockBuster looking for a movie to rent one day, and saw the title and read the movie info on the DVD jacket, and gave it a try. And I'm glad I did.
Why? Because all too often, we pretend that racial and class issues do not exist in the Church. We don't discuss it. We act as if it doesn't exist. We pretend that Christian people have no issues or problems, no besetting sins ... Read More
Rating: - Will challenge the faith of MATURE Christians
If you are a new believer, or just searching... then I recommend "Facing the Giants". However, if you enjoyed "Giants" but weren't spiritually challenged, then I offer The Second Chance.
The movie's message is essentially being a Christian is more than just showing up on Sunday and tossing money in the plate. This movie dares to ask you what are you doing for others? Are you serving the truly needy in your community? It was extremely convicting and I applaud the fact that a small amount ... Read More
Rating: - Better than I thought it would be
I only bought this movie because I got it at a bargain price. Much to my surprise, I really liked it. I do object to the profanity in it; mild by today's standards, but then again, Christians are not to follow "today's" standards but God's; the Bible, not "realism"-- Especially pastors. I hope this does not become a trend in Christian films. Also, I would have liked a gospel presentation of some sort to have been worked into the film.
That said, I do think the film was well acted and had ... Read More
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