The Forge

Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.

2024 • 123 min • Drama · Family

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Synopsis

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.

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Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

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Isaiah, 19, lives for basketball and video games, with no job or plans, causing friction with his mother. An ultimatum leads him to a job where an unexpected mentor helps him confront his past and find purpose. With his mother's prayers and new guidance, Isaiah learns to overcome selfishness and embrace a greater path.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Disagreements between a mother and son
References to a troubled past
Characters grapple with finding direction

What it models well

Self-discovery and personal growth
The importance of mentorship
Faith and spiritual guidance
Redemption and overcoming past mistakes

Talk about it after

How challenges can lead to personal growth
The role of faith in difficult times
Communicating with parents and mentors
Understanding consequences and making good choices

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Top billed cast

Director: Alex Kendrick • Crew: Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick

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#MovieReview #TheForgeMovie I recently watched the faith-based Christian film, "The Forge," which tells the story of a young man grappling with anger and resentment towards his biological father, as he strives to become a better person without truly understanding how. He is mentored by a group known as the Forge, particularly by a man who offers him a job, portrayed by the talented Cameron Arnett.…
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