Behold: Evidence that a huge budget is not necessary to tell a compelling story in the film medium. You probably have never heard of the film Wreckage, written, produced and directed by Damon Evans in conjunction with Northwest Christian School. That’s sad. I will now fix that problem.
Wreckage, which you can watch for free at cabinfeverfilms.org, purports to be a story of a community in a dystopian world upset by the arrival of a mysterious being whose kind vanished seven or eight years ago. What exactly is this being? A grown man, over twice the age of the oldest member of the community. Rachel, the leader of this community of children who apparently rose from the ashes after abandonment by their parents, face a difficult decision, one made personal by the fact that the newcomer is, in fact, her father. The film raises many interesting questions about its setting - where did all the adults go? Why did a giant crater appear in the middle of the desert? How exactly does the government of this post-apocalyptic society function? And why does one of Rachel’s trusted advisors have the ability to teleport? However, by the end of the film, the plot has twisted and these questions are revealed to be entirely irrelevant. I don’t see a way to discuss the plot of the film without spoiling one of the major plot twists (which I hated at first), but suffice to say that this is not the dystopian story it introduces itself as. I originally had a very strong negative reaction to the film because of this, as I felt the rug pulled out from under me as I realized all the questions I had about the setting weren’t going to be answered. But looking back, I appreciate the film for its strong (and unique) thematic premise. While not perfect, Wreckage is thoroughly worth watching. Themes: The thematic heart of Wreckage consists in the tension of the two biblical precepts, exemplified in two verses: 1 Corinthians 13:7 and Proverbs 4:23. At first, the film seems to present the first verse as a simple, straightforward answer to Rachel’s dilemma. However, Wreckage stands out among Christian films for touching on a rarely addressed question: How do you forgive someone who hasn’t repented? Rachel’s final decision may be controversial. But her situation is a realistic one, and it deserves to be discussed. Content: There’s literally nothing to be worried about here. Go watch the film. Conclusion: Why are you still reading this? Go watch Wreckage. Get some of your friends and family to watch it to, if you can. Just keep in mind that this film is not about survival in a post-apocalyptic landscape. It’s about the relationship between Rachel and her father. If all the other characters come across as one-dimensional, that’s ok. They’re supposed to, for reasons I won’t spoil here.
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