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Outsourced (2010)
Not your average sitcom.
As a big fan of the original Movie, I was intrigued to see how the transition to the small screen would work. In many respects the TV show is unique in its approach but stays true to the themes of the movie. I just bought the DVD set and in re-watching the episodes, the depth of characterization, beyond just throwaway stereotypes, is actually quite surprising. If you want to try this show, you must watch A Sitar is Born. Just fabulous. A Bollywood movie brought to the small screen. Amazing. It is clear that the main cast members are very talented actors and comedians. While the writing is sometimes inconsistent, it is more with the handling of the Ex-pat characters than with the native characters. I actually looked forward to seeing the next episode each week. So happy to have the DVD set now.
Facing the Giants (2006)
I stumbled on this film, and enjoyed this movie.
I saw this film on TV the other night, and immediately recognized that it was overtly religious in tone, but that did not detract from the underlying message. I am not a practicing Catholic, but I did not find the movie to be an affirmation of the basic values of life that can guide all persons, of all faiths, and even non-faith. Even putting aside the religious message, the spiritual message that you can do more if you allow yourself to give 100% is an important one.
Character building is something that should never go out of style. Maybe I'm getting weepy in my old age, but I was touched by several scenes, even though I knew that they were coming, and I knew what they were there for. So be it.
This film is not as good (quality wise) as Hoosiers (my favorite sports/inspirational film) or even The Rookie, but it hits all the marks as far as its goal. Some compared it to Remember the Titians, or Friday Night Lights, and that is inevitable. However, this movie is really about character and faith first, with football as the tool.