Well, everyone, today, we review a film that was not only based on a true story, but also was made by the somewhat newer film company, Angel Studios, the very company that has distributed the show known as The Chosen, and films like Sound Of Freedom. I present to you all my review of the one, and only, Sight, which stars Terry Chen, Greg Kinnear, and more.
Plot: The movie tells the true story of a Chinese immigrant named Dr. Ming Wang (Terry Chan), who started with his eye surgery business in Denver, Colorado, and then relocated his business to Nashville, Tennessee. It then shows how he, and his assistant, Dr. Misha Bartnovsky (Greg Kinnear) would set out to take the necessary steps to perform eye surgery on a blind orphan girl from India. Did their plan succeed, and prove miraculous in the end?
Okay, with other movies, such as Sound Of Freedom, being made by Angel Studios, and being really successful, why has a film like Sight not been even remotely as successful as that one? Was Sight not advertised enough? Did movies that were released the same weekend as this film, like Furiosa: A Mad Max Story, and The Garfield Movie, give this film a run for its money? Or, here’s a fun one, has the secular society in the U.S., and around the world, been successfully bad-mouthing Christian film companies, like Angel Studios, and been getting less, and less Christians to see movies like this one? Honestly, you got me on any of those reasons, and maybe other speculations. One way, or the other, Sight is yet another film that deserves to be seen, and in theaters at that. This film is incredible from beginning to end. First of all, witnessing main character Dr. Ming Wang’s journey from China to America, as well as his path to becoming a doctor, and more, you will be glad to hear about all that he went through. Not only that, but you will also probably be surprised to observe all that Dr. Ming Wang had to overcome when helping himself, his family, and other people overall. Not to mention the lessons that Dr. Ming Wang had to learn, and likely still has yet to learn, along the way during his time of being a doctor. will also enjoy the characters overall. Sure, it is Dr. Ming Wang, his family, and his work assistant, Dr. Misha Bartnovsky, that will probably be the most likable of all the characters. Still, the supporting ones also deserve recognition as well. Additionally, this movie ends up teaching some really valuable lessons, including ones such as learning to be content, and joyful even in difficult situations, not being egocentric, and/or even prideful, and, most importantly, giving glory to God in all situations. There’s also the lesson about not giving up in life, even when things in your life may go wrong, or seem impossible overall. Finally, when the credits roll, do not leave the theater right away. The reason being is that some of the actual people that were portrayed in this film get to speak as well, and have some really great things to say.
And that’s my review for Sight. Truly, it is a film that deserves much more recognition, and should be making more money. Much like Sound Of Freedom, the God’s Not Dead films, and so many other faith-based films, Sight is a film worth seeing. Much like many of those films, this is a movie that will make even the non-believer probably want to know more about God, and His Ways, and even help current Christians want to deepen their faith in Him even more. There is also much to take away from this movie as well. Definitely see Sight, if you haven’t yet. Not only is it a great Christian film that is based on a true story, but is also really good at showing real life, helps teach some really valuable lessons, and so much more. Go see it, and see what you think!
Final Grade: A+
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