The Message Is In "The Song"

The Song (2014)

Rated PG-13

Starring Alan Powell, Ali Faulkner, Caitlin Nicol-Thomas

Written and Directed by Richard Ramsey

The Story:

Jed King (Powell) is a singer who wrote a song about his wife (Faulkner) that thrust him into the spotlight. When he takes on a tour with a new singer (Thomas) his faith and his marriage begin to crumble as he is tempted at every turn.

Sound familiar?

It should.

It's "The Song" of Solomon, as rebranded as a 21st Century ode to Country music.

And, aside from being a touch slow in a few spots, it's actually not bad.

The message is clear throughout, and the nods to King David play out early in the film.

The preaching is not heavy handed, but it is there, it's coming straight out of Solomon's memoirs, but if you're in the mood for a romantic drama, ala Lifetime, you could do much worse.

Final Grade: C+