THE MEG (2018) Movie Review
Finding redemption in BIG ways.
2 Timothy 1:7 - "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." (NLT)
The intense horror film The Meg takes the classic film Jaws to a whole new level. Curiosity does not just kill the cat. It nearly ends the world.
In an attempt to discover the unknown wonders of the deep sea, a small exhibition team gets far more than they bargain for. Giant, ancient creature lurk in the unknown waters leaving them vulnerable and injured. The Carcharodon Megalodon, the largest shark in history, is set lose upon the ocean. The team must stop it before it gains access to the rest of the world and ends more lives.
Jonas Taylor is then hired to assist in cleaning up the mess in order to stop the looming danger. Though a disgraced captain, he is the only man with both experience to face the giant shark and the emotional investment to save the stranded team. In the past, he makes a terrible decision to abandon his crew during a shark attack, and he suffers in the aftermath of this event and its consequences. He is dishonorably discharged from the Navy, his wife leaves him, and his reputation is ruined. In the midst of this disaster, he is granted the opportunity to face his fears, save his exwife, and to redeem himself.
The discovery of an ancient creature living in the depths of the ocean is a complicated one and want to pursue it. Some see it as an exciting opportunity. Some see it as a huge liability and want it dead. Some want to avenge their fallen colleagues. Most just want to survive the night. Jonas' motivation is far more personal. He becomes dedication to defeating the creature at all cost. Even at risk of his own safety.
Philippians 2:4 - "Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too." (NLT)
The drive to redeem himself burns inside of him in a very inspiring way. He would go to extreme lengths to accomplish this. Not only would he live a better life, but he would be free from the guilt that eats away at him. Fortunately, redemption is very easy to acheive and available to anyone who wishes to find it.
God loves you. God loves everyone. All you need to do is accept it. Accept Christ. Accept that you are loved.
Ephesians 1:7 - "He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins." (NLT)
