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They broke everything but her spirit. They took everything but her dream.
Rating: PG13 Genre: Drama
Directed By: Stephen Bradley
Written By: Stephen Bradley
In select Theaters: May 8, 2015 Limited
Runtime: 1 hr. 40 min.
I was given an advanced screening of the movie Noble by Different Drummer all opinions are my own.
What the movie is about: Vietnam. 1989. Fourteen years after the end of the war. When Irish woman Christina Noble flies into Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) she leaves behind an extraordinary life story. But the best is yet to come. Christina lands in a country “that she wouldn’t be able to show you on a map”. With a few dollars, a dream and her own hard-won courage, she is about to change everything. For hundreds of thousands of people. Forever. NOBLE is the inspirational true story of a woman who believes that it only takes one person to make a difference. And of how she is proved right.
Movie rating: Noble is rated PG-13 mostly for a few scenes of sexual violence and abuse. A woman is seen being apprehended and taken behind closed doors by a group of men, where it is implied she is gang raped. The same woman is later seen with bruises and evidence of being in an abusive relationship. In Vietnam scenes, implied sex trafficking is a common occurrence, with older men seen leading young girls into hotel rooms. Mild language dots the film’s dialogue and heavy themes abound.
What I thought: A film like this is difficult to review, being a fact-based story about an extraordinary woman, whose actions have greatly improved the lives of young children in dire circumstances. I think this is a hard film to watch not only because of the hardships the lead faces, but also the children in Vietnam.
Noble is faith oriented film showing Christina’s conversations with God at various points in the film. Her prayers are honest, a refreshing expression of the messiness of trying to follow and listen to a God who sometimes seems silent.
Would I recommend it: Yes! This film is definitely worth seeing for a life story that is so incredible it seems like fiction. This film has a lot to say about courage, perseverance and hope.
For more information check out the Official Movie site
Look for the film in select theaters starting May 8, 2015.
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This sounds like an amazing story! I like inspirational movies like this one, especially ones that are true.
This looks like a very good movie. I think I might need to bring a box of tissue with me when I see the movie
i really enjoy watching movies like this. At times I think there are not many good and caring people out there any more. Seeing a movie like this would lift my spirits.
This sounds like an incredible movie to watch. Thank you for sharing your review.
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This sounds like an incredibly inspirational film and a must watch!
My dad is a Vietnam vet, so I definitely have a special interest in stories like this. Looks like something I’d love to watch on a Sunday afternoon.
I really want to see this!!
Wow! This movie sounds incredible and intense. I have never heard of it until now, but I definitely plan on checking it out!
I haven’t heard of this movie before. Definitely sounds interesting.
True life movies are hard to watch. This sounds so inspiring!
Sounds like a great movie and a tear jerker too. I think I’d love to see it.
I do love inspirational stories like this. It sounds like a great movie!
I haven’t heard of this movie but it sounds so inspiring!
This seems like a great movie. I must check it out! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Wow! This looks like a powerful movie. I can’t even imagine the things she had to endure…..
This sounds like such an amazing movie. I am going to have to look for it.
I never heard of this movie but thanks to your info I am going to check it out. Sounds like my kind of flick.
This looks like an amazing film and the trailer really drew me in! I’ll have to see if this movie is showing in my area.
Looks great. I am going to suggest this movie to the hubby next weekend. THanks!
After watching this trailer, I wouldn’t miss this movie for anything. Thanks for sharing because it wasn’t even on my radar.
I was unaware of the story behind this movie! I need to see this!
I love movies that teach me something and inspire me. I can’t wait to watch this.
This seems like such an inspiring movie. I will most certainly have to watch it.
I’ve been needing a new show to watch! Thanks for the review.
This sounds like a great film. I gravitate towards historical fiction and also true story type films so I bet I’d really like it. It seems like one of those movies that leaves it’s mark on you. 🙂
what a great movie. Must add this to my movie list.
This movie sounds like one that will really pull at your heart strings!
This is my type of Movie. I love movies where women are cast as the heroine …I would definitely like to see this
I have not heard of this movie but it looks very interesting. I will keep a look out for it
Looks like an inspiring movie. Thanks for the honest feedback and I agree it is tough to review a movie based on facts.
I haven’t heard of this! I used to be much more on the ball with smaller or more independent or foreign films because I worked for a non-profit that sourced incredible ones.
So it’s nice to hear about one I hadn’t yet heard of.
I have not hear of this movie before. Sounds like a good one, one that you cannot wait for the next to next to happen!
I’m going to look for this movie. It looks really good.
Wow this trailer gave me chills. I’m going to look out for it. Christina Noble certainly lives up to her name!
I have heard about this film before. I’d love to see it!
I would like to see this movie. I love movies that are based off true stories!
That sounds like an amazing movie. I definitely want to see it.
Noble sounds like a very eye-opening & thought provoking movie. I do not like to watch movies implying/depicting violence towards children, but I may have to give this movie a try.