Review: The I-Heart Revolution: We're All In This Together
Who doesn't enjoy a trip to the cinema? Big screen, surround sound, the smell of popcorn, over sized drinks and sticky floors. It has always been a great experience going to the cinema to see any film, and with 3D now taking off big time people are going back to the cinema to enjoy the added experience.
When I was told that Hillsong United's The I-Heart Revolution: We're All In This Together film was back for one night only in 30 cinemas right across the UK, and one being Cardiff, I knew I had to go and see what all the hype for this film was about.
The film was released in 2009 throughout the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. These places saw sell out screenings all over the country. The I-Heart Revolution: We're All In This Together production was filmed over a 2 year period and follows the worship band Hillsong United around as they travel across 6 continents, 42 nations and 93 cities.
I didn't know what I was going to find in this film, was it going to be 2 hours of Hillsong United gigging around the world playing their amazing worship songs to thousands and doing what they do best, leading people closer to God? (which would still be a good movie) No, what came out on the big screens for over two hours was something much, much, more. The film showed the band as they traveled from place to place, showing remarkable individuals that the band had met while touring. These people told their stories of how they had to face injustice every day. These inspiring stories were inter-mixed with interviews from worship leaders, youth workers, band members and organization founders who went on to discuss topics of hope, love, loss, worship and how we had a big part as the local church and the human race to play in dealing with injustice.
Overall this film was well produced and creatively put together, but more than being a great piece of art this film was inspiring, powerful and moving. At times I found it uncomfortable to watch, uncomfortable at how hurt this world is, and uncomfortable as it made me want to do more and be a light to the dark. As the film title says, as a whole church, we're in this together.
Review Jono Davies
LTTM Rating 5 out of 5 Stars
