Review of Blood Brother (2013) by Mariko O — 03 Nov 2013
Being a member of the church that Rocky is a part of (internationally), I was worried upon seeing this film. If I did not like it, would I get ridiculed, and if I did like it, would others think I was just biased?
Well, I can safetly say, now, that I loved it. To say it is just about a guy who likes to serve is only scratching the surface. I too have taught kids in church (never at this level of intensity), and I know how it feels when you feel responsible for the kids. The way a child looks up to you is one of the greatest feelings anyone can have, and you feel like you are their parent (or at least a good older brother).
The main thing that Rocky has to go through that I don't (and I really doubt I could) is the death of a child. Even thinking of seeing one of my former kingdom kid students dying is hard to even type about.
What the movie does not say is (I am more than likely sure) why Rocky wants to do it: He does it for God.
The movie reminded me of another equally great movie, "Born into Brothels". That movie is one of my top ten favorite documentaries, and so is this.
This is the best movie I have seen all year.
This review of Blood Brother (2013) was written by Mariko O on 03 Nov 2013.
Blood Brother has generally received very positive reviews.
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