When you first start watching this movie, it seems like a pretty straight forward prison escape movie, with good actors (Gable, Crawford, Hunter and Lukas) but nothing to "write home" about. Then one of the characters portrays a palpable and unusual sense of grace and empathy toward those around him. This and other incidents soon move the plot from a simple thriller into a depiction of spiritual grace that can be very moving. Those at peace with their own faith will be able to appreciate the message, whether it is in accord with their own beliefs or not. Those who are still tortured by where they stand in the cosmos may find it unsettling and my heart goes out to them in their suffering. A sign of good acting and good directing is when there is a story line that sounds really off-kilter, but the action on the screen rings true. That was the impact this movie had on me. Kudos to the crew for telling a story of grace, redemption and the power of acceptance in such an effective, yet unobtrusive way.
Review of Strange Cargo
