The Perfect Stranger

I won't review story details from the film. The above reviewer has already done a fine job of that. I will give you my reactions.I saw it Sunday night on TBN. I went into it knowing nothing of the movie or the novel on which it is based. I did turn on TBN knowing that they sometimes have interesting films on Sunday evening that are Biblically based. I confess, however, that I joined the film a little late, right when the character Nikki was sitting down to dinner in the restaurant with The Perfect Stranger.At first I thought, "What is this? A guy introduces himself as Jesus." I was ready to be skeptical, but then that's how Nikki reacted, too. I kept watching and decided that this was a well-produced, well-acted something-- something that is often poorly done.I found myself riding the roller coaster of emotions with Nikki. I loved her questions, I was saying out loud what I thought the answer might be. You may have seen me and thought I was watching my team play football with all the advice spoken out loud, the disappointments, the joys... the film swept me along like this.One of my favorite scenes in the Gospel is the encounter Jesus has with the woman at the well. I was reminded of this encounter. Imagine a perfect stranger who knows you and your whole life... WHO IS HE???I came away feeling like I understood Jesus better. I was struck by the intimate interweaving of three things: a) Nikki's unqualified love for her child; b) my own love for my children; and, of course, c) the Lord's love for each of us on a deep, personal level. My largest emotional response came when The Perfect Stranger asked Nikki if her child grew, fell in with a bad crowd, got high on drugs and killed someone-- if Nikki's child was slated for execution for her sins, wouldn't Nikki quickly offer herself in her daughter's stead? Of course she would. Of course I would, for my own child-- AND THAT IS WHAT GOD DID FOR US! He substituted Himself to suffer and die for what we deserve as punishment because He loves us that much! It all made sense.This is one of the many truths that are arrived at in a logical, entertaining way. The film is entertaining on many levels AND it delivers truth to you in a way you can absorb, you can mull over, and with which you can identify.No matter where you are in your walk with God; no matter if you are the most skeptical person in the world, but you find yourself reading this review, don't fail to purchase or rent this film. See it with friends. Give it to family members. The Perfect Stranger will give you lots to enjoy and the most momentous things to discuss.

It seems that I'm kind of like the rest of the reviewers, that I caught the movie by-chance while flipping through the channels. I was scanning the channel guide on T.V. a week ago and seen nothing else worth watching and I decided to turn on TBN. Although the channel guide said that the show "Praise the Lord" was on, I knew from previous times that they sometimes play a movie during that time-slot. Now, usually I find a movie that sparks my interest but I become easily tired or bored with it and turn it off within an hour. Not with "A Perfect Stranger."I caught the movie just when He introduced himself as Jesus to Nikki. I was rivetted to my seat from that point forward. The long extensive dialog that took place really captured my interest. I can see how people like Nikki would ask those exact questions. I found the answers compelling, realistic, and things that Jesus might say.This movie seems to have no specific dogma attached to it, so I imagine it will offend some denominations or certain Christians, but I do pray that this film can be used to bring people to Christ and to strengthen faith of believers. I know it did mine. I'm not a Bible scholar, but I am a born-again, spiritually thirsty Christian who likes to take in possibilities.I can't put my finger on it but there is something missing in this movie so I only give it four stars. Maybe it's just not exciting enough for my tastes, but I will recommend this movie for Christians and non-Christians alike... especially non-Christians. The theme to this movie is Jn 3:16. I just purchased this DVD myself. I'm so looking forward to it.

I first saw 'Perfect Stranger' on TBN one night and was so moved by the exciting message and quality of the production that I had to share it with others. As a matter of fact, I went on to order it the very next day. This movie is a very powerful tool for bringing the message of Christ's unconditional love to those that do not yet know Him while answering many of the basic questions asked by people searching for answers to the problems facing us in today's world. And perhaps finding their own true freedom in the process.The story revolves around a young wife and mother, Nikki Cominski, caught up in a seemingly no-win marriage where her husband has become aloof and less sensitive to her concerns and needs. And when he opts to forego a long anticipated outing to a restaurant with his wife in favor of watching a ball game that night, the story starts to take shape beautifully.Nikki is immersed in both anger and frustration on her way to work as a lawyer in a legal firm. Upon arriving there, she spots an invitation on her desk from Jesus Christ to join Him for dinner at the very restaurant that she so much wanted to go to with her husband. She perceives the invitation initially as a joke and then believes it to be a reconciliatory act on the part of her husband to meet him for dinner. It is upon arriving at the restaurant that the rest of this movie becomes most memorable and endearing to believers and non-believers alike; culminating in a wonderful conclusion that will leave many speechless at the end.This is a great screenplay adaptation written by Jefferson Moore, based on David Gregory's book 'Dinner With A Perfect Stranger'. The movie also has its humorous moments thrown in as well, making this a well-rounded and thoroughly engaging movie. And perhaps many will walk away from it with a whole lot more than when it began.