It is hard to say why I liked this movie so much - was it because it is always nice to recognize the places you see in a movie? Maybe, but there was certainly more to it. When I walked out after the movie I was positively surprised how good it was, especially for an amateur (in the best sense of the word!) movie - most of the main actors were never in any other movie. It simply left me with that good, warm, fuzzy feeling in my stomach, even though I normally dislike cheesy movies. I guess its innocence and the plain way of telling the story, without trying to make it seem than it is, gave it the quality that makes seeing it definitely a worthwhile experience. No, it will not sweep you off your feet with action, romance, and suspense (although it has some of these elements, too), but it is genuine and honest (I wish more movies were like that) and the warm, fuzzy feeling is definitely worth your time, so go see it, if you happen to get the chance. Thanks to Steve Withem for fulfilling his dream of making a movie and sharing the result with us.
Review of The Redemption
