“SURRENDER 2” REVIEW

In search of the right words with which to begin, I believe Ephesians 1:18-19 (MSG) does it best:

“I ask…the God of glory to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing Him personally…so that you can see exactly what it is He is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life He has for His followers, oh, the utter extravagance of His work in us who trust Him – endless energy, boundless strength!”

These expressions just about capture the way I feel about Surrender 2. It’s a movie that I went days off before watching a second time because its theme was so heavy on me that it took that much time to sink in.

The message is a very strong “What would happen if…” a supernatural hypothetical, if I may. One that, according to Robert McKee, a storytelling expert, “floats through the mind, opening the door to the imagination where everything and anything seems possible.” Better than that though, is that with faith in God, it IS possible, and our world will be an infinitely better place if God’s children rise to the challenge this movie poses to us.

One of the things I loved about Surrender as a sequel to 12 Years and A Day was the way it adapted two separate biblical narratives and wove them into each other. I was excited at what New Testament event would be next, but Surrender 2 doesn’t take that route. As much as I looked forward to that, I could only feel a bit wistful but with no melancholy because the film more than held its own with brilliant acting and down-to-earth, easy-to-follow dialogue. I’m saying in essence that Surrender 2 has a lot going for it already with excellence in its message and dramatic credibility.

Personally, I think that character-driven stories are easier to plot than event-driven ones. Surrender 2 however has given me some insight into how to do the latter successfully, without breaking the linear module of time-space continuum. It threads the eye of the needle fastidiously to reach a convergence for its three or more (sub)plots. That was quite a feat in my opinion, knowing how easily my mind picks up the slightest stray strand in any storyline.

As I said earlier, Surrender 2 is a challenge to all believers. It made me realize how much more I need God’s strength and help to make good on His investment of life, light and fire in me. It buttresses and illustrates the application of the move kick-started in David’s room in the preceding movie. I strongly recommend this movie for all Christians, so that we’ll truly experience that level of impact God desires for all His children in Christ Jesus.

The link to the movie is https://youtu.be/84P0DtpPNYg

Till the next review, stay blessed!

Film Credits

SURRENDER 2 (June 29, 2023)
63 minutes
One Goal Academy

Cast
Ifeloju Alakija as Pastor Keji
Presh Talker as Abigail
Oluwatomisin Abiodun as Tinu
Nnanya “Narnia” Agwu as David
Nifemi Akinpelu as Lara
Otunde Olusanya Chris as Baba Matthew


Crew
Screenplay
Dupe Olorunjo
Director of Photography
Aderemi Adebayo
Editor
Wole Ajetomobi
Director
Dupe Olorunjo

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