Pretty bad. Originality is lacking, as Carman lives out the fantasy of being another Rocky wannabe (a very noble, God-inspired goal, to be sure). Viewers will wonder if the movie's sole purpose is to build Carman's fame. Regarding the movie's spirituality, it's almost nonexistent. There is no presentation of Jesus Christ and how he can forgive sins. Instead, we see Carman's character eyeing a woman up and down, contrary to Christ's teaching that whoever looks at a woman to look at her lustfully has already committed adultery with her. Carman's character then gets involved with her romantically, when she's not a committed Christian. She's disillusioned with the church and Christianity. She might be a Satan worshipper, for all we know. And because of this, Christians should be concerned with the example portrayed by Carman in this movie. Rather than being concerned about her soul and leading her back to God, Carman's character just focuses on his own sexual drive and simply pursues a romantic relationship with her. So what's different about Carman's portrayal of this relationship, and the world's immoral approach to relationships? One wonders if Carman is living out a sexual/romantic fantasy by starring in this movie, as he gets to make out with a babe actress on the excuse of 'acting'. After the movie, you're left there asking what the point of the whole film was. If it was intended to be a moral message, what was that message? Can't quite put my thumb on it. Too bad so many people are giving this film good reviews - it shows that 'Christians' today have completely lost sight of the words of Jesus Christ, which are supposed to be the basis of our faith. The great apostacy (turning away from truth) has begun, and that can be clearly seen by this film's plot. The film's writers had every opportunity to shine Jesus on, but instead this film's purpose is to shine Carman on, and make Carman's name great. It surely doesn't make Jesus' name resound in the earth.
Review of Carman: The Champion
