Seven Days in Utopia [Blu-ray] by Arc Entertainment

I so rarely write reviews. I felt compelled to write one for this movie.If I understand where the reviewers are coming from who are not Christians and had issues with this movie and/or other movies of the like. I also understand that some Christians love Christian movies no matter how bad, how cheesy, how badly acted, etc. Everybody to me is entitled to their opinion.In my opinion this is not a "Christian movie." Yes there are a few Christian elements. However, the movie is mostly a wonderful message that is highly uplifting, with great life lessons in it that are not necessarily have anything to do with "Christianity." Indeed the Christian elements were only in the ending for the most part, and were not at all shoving anything down anybody's throat.Some complained that Robert Duvall mailed this one in. I did not feel that way at all. Maybe Robert "found God" as he is aging and growing closer to his end, or whatever. I really don't care because I think he did what he normally does which is put his all into his acting. And the acting of the other people (particularly the young golfer) was superb. This is especially true as this being even remotely related to a "Christian movie," puts it in the category of movies that usually can be done better by kids in elementary school pretending during lunch break with a smart phone and a simple editing app.Spoiler alert: do not read further if you're concerned about anything being given away...Yes the ending is a tad amorphous. Many reviewers here complain about that. I found it refreshing that the typical "you are already know what's going to happen ending" did not happen. People don't want to think anymore. They lack imagination nowadays. People's minds and getting lazier and lazier. Yes there was a mention to go to some website. It was not a big deal. It was not made a big deal of. I did not go there. There is no need to it if one does not want that. Way too much is being made here by reviewers of that in my estimation.I have not enjoyed a movie in a long time. Movies to me are slipping and sliding downhill so fast I cannot enjoy them anymore for the most part. Hollywood rarely has an original thought, especially without a particular one-sided political agenda that usually is pushed in Hollywood movies: AHEM. I enjoyed this movie thoroughly. I would even say it impacted me and my life to some degree.That all being said this movie has my highest recommendation. I give it five stars not because it is a 300 million-dollar mega-production with all the bells and whistles. It is not. This movie made me feel good, made me ponder, and made the think about things, and that is to me one of the best things a movie can do.Trust me, watch the movie, no matter what your spiritual and/or religious beliefs are, or not, you will enjoy. And if you want to watch it with your kids it is definitely family-safe in my humble opinion, which is refreshing to not have cursing, sex, violence, etc., thrown in just for the sake of it. I have nothing against these things. It's just that Hollywood doesn't have anything to say anymore so they just throw in those things because they have nothing else, and all they want to do is make more money.Watch it and if you wish to come back here and comment on my comment as I would love to know what you think.Whatever you do think about my comment, about the movie, about whatever, all I do is wish you peace. I wish people would/could just chill out and enjoy life without so much of the unnecessary drama.Enjoy.

Great movie and a breath of fresh air! Great family movie too!

Would recommend

No sex, no nudity, no cursing, no violence....just a good solid story about what's important in life.Just proves they can make decent movies without flooding you with filth. As always, Robert Duval is awesome.

Great movie

Can’t believe I gave another movie a “5”. Something rare for me. This is one of the best movies I’ve watched in a very long time. I know, I know another Jesus movie. But it’s not that it makes one think, makes one emotional for the right things, and actually makes one want to be a better person while visiting this world for the short time we’re here. It reminded me sports and life is not actually about winning all the time but it’s about the process and about relationships. S.F.T. What a unique idea for us Americans. Great down to earth acting quite refreshing and they didn’t a shoot or kill a single soul in this movie. Makes one think if your heart isn’t so hard you can’t actually think. Thanks

The topics of self control, focus, commitment, discipline, friendships, and mentoring are the main themes in this well-made and acted drama about a gifted young golfer, Luke (Lucas Black) who sufferes an emotional meltdown after losing a major golf tournament. In his anger and frustration, he takes in his car and literally craches into the small town of Utopia, Texas. There, he meets an older 'rancher', Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall) who helps him out after Luke craches into his ranch's fence. Johnny recognizes Luke immediately and puts him up in his motel. Stranded while his car is being fixed in the small town of 375, Johnny offers to help Luke strighten out his thinking and golf game. Johnny's own life journey plays an important role of this mentor/mentee relationship. Luke learns valuable lessons abotu identity, faith, friendships, and value. The root is to have a faith and trust in God. Without hitting you over the head, this Christian-rpoduced film carries a strong life lesson while being very entertaining.

A pretty good golf movie and manages to tread on the right side of being too religious.

I don't normally buy golf films, because i don't like golf, but this film was very nice. I was surprised.

I learned some valuable lessons from this DVD, "Seven Days in Utopia" I would recommend it for anyone to watch it.

Disappointed could not play this DVD in the UK and I'm still waiting for a refund.

Good.