The Good Lie Blu-ray Review and Giveaway

Back in October I saw the trailer for The Good Lie and I was pretty sure it was a movie I would like to see. As often happens, we didn’t get to the theater to see it. I was glad when I was asked to review this movie for you and host a giveaway so you could have the chance to win a copy for yourself. My husband and I watched the movie the other night and it is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I remember hearing about the war in Sudan and even of the plight of the “Lost Boys” but it isn’t anything I was really familiar with. While this movie isn’t a documentary, it often feels like one. The Good Lie will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 beginning December 23, 2014.

About The Good Lie

They were known simply as “The Lost Boys.”

Orphaned by the brutal civil war in Sudan, which began in 1983, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in search of safety. Fifteen years later, a humanitarian effort would bring 3,600 lost boys, as well as girls, to America.

Mamere and Theo are sons of the Chief in their village in Southern Sudan. When an attack by the Northern militia destroys their home and kills their parents, eldest son Theo is forced to assume the role of Chief and lead a group of young survivors, including his sister Abital, away from harm. But the hostile, treacherous terrain has other dangers in store for them. As the tattered group makes the difficult trek to Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, they meet other fleeing children, forging a bond with Jeremiah, who, at 13, is already a man of faith, and Paul, whose skills become essential to their survival.

Thirteen years later, the now young adults are given the opportunity to leave the camp and resettle in America. Upon arriving in Kansas, they are met by Carrie Davis (Witherspoon), an employment agency counselor who has been enlisted to help find them jobs—no easy task, when things like light switches and telephones are brand new to them.

Although Carrie has successfully kept herself from any emotional entanglements, these refugees, who desperately require help navigating the 21st century and rebuilding their shattered lives, need just that. So Carrie embarks on her own unchartered territory, enlisting the help of her boss, Jack (Corey Stoll).

Mom Maven’s Thoughts

Wow! This movie is a must-see for every adult and teen. The first 30 minutes is a bit slow, but they must set the story. A lot of the opening is subtitles so you must pay attention. The dedication to family and to The Lord that this particular group of young people had is amazing. They were raised well by their parents before the war struck their village. Even when they come to America and learn about our modern conveniences and the “miracle food, pizza” they never loose sight of the importance of God and family.

We have days when we think life is rough, then we watch movies like The Good Lie and everything we are going through seems minor. Did we have to walk 1000 miles from our home to find safety? Are we living our life in a refugee camp with barely the basic necessities of life? No! If you need to put your problems into perspective, watch this movie and you will be humbled, quickly.

The Giveaway

One winner will receive a Blu-ray Combo pack of The Good Lie. The giveaway ends on 12/29/14. This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and verified. The winner will be notified via email and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize. The Mom Maven is not responsible for prize fulfillment, that is the responsibility of the giveaway sponsor.
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