Parent Media Review/Resources

By Summer Lane

Photo: Angel Studios Press Kit

There is rarely a film made these days that triumphs on three critical fronts: story, song, and heart. DAVID, Angel Studios’ titanic box office triumph, does all that and more. 

Released December 19, the musically-driven animated film tells the story of the young shepherd boy David – a young man brave enough to wrestle a lion and stand up to a warrior giant with nothing more than a sling and a stone. This incredible tale of the world’s most famous earthly king is not just a feat of animated beauty (it puts modern animated films to shame with its lush designs and beautiful character details), it also offers a meaningful story of what it means to entrust one’s fate, destiny, and desires to God.

“The crown belongs to God,” says Jonathan, son of King Saul, in the film. This is a repeated theme throughout the movie – a reminder that all power and prestige and position stems from God’s graciousness, not from man’s own strength or ingenuity.

Set in ancient Israel, DAVID begins with a shepherd boy and follows his journey to kingship, and it is remarkably Biblically faithful to the original accounts from 1 and 2 Samuel. The characters are likable, David himself is relatable, and the story moves along at a clipped and enjoyable pace, with plenty of good, clean humor sprinkled in for good measure.

But it’s the MUSIC that makes this film shine like a diamond in the rough. From the opening “Adventure Song” to the gorgeous “Shalom,” every song tells a story, moves the plot forward, and paints a picture of how God weaves the threads of man’s destiny into an expert tapestry. Perhaps the most impactful – and realistic – song is “Why God.” The lament, sung by David in the film, captures the pain and frustration of feeling abandoned by God:

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Summer Lane is the #1 bestselling author of 30 books, including the hit Collapse Series and Resurrection Series. She is an experienced journalist and editor who is covering the White House and Trump administration. She owns Write Revolution News.

Summer is also a mom and wife who enjoys rural country living, herding cats, and gardening. She is passionate about writing on women’s issues, parenting, and politics from a theologically-grounded perspective that points readers to the good news of the gospel.

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