This faith based made for TV movie features a story that you may have seen in another movie, but this one is worth a try. I may have seen a lot like it because I do see about 200 plus films a year and have favorite TV shows as well. Take a few minutes to read the review about Lyfe’s Journey and decide whether the DVD is right for you.
While on a trip to announce cutbacks at the Los Angeles office, David Lyfe (Keith Robinson) gets notice that after 16 years his position is no longer available at First National. With his wife pregnant, a three-year-old girl and bills piling up, he goes to the nearest LA bar to drown his sorrows. There he meets Amy a married woman who after some small talk decide to have dinner together. After a lot of drinking David wakes up the next morning with a note by his bed from Amy.
When his wife finds out about his affair he finds himself on the street with no job or family. Director Ryan Richmond produces a good story of suffering for doing a wrong to one’s family. His writer Corey A. Prince puts his character on the line and sets him in a downward spiral nothing that I’ve seen before happing to one man. He doesn’t catch a break as he gets himself caught up in one negative situation after another. Turning to a pastor who takes him in as he’s nearing the end of his rope does give him some solace from his sin, but even that seems to be a challenge.
I know there are similar stories like this one, but I found Lyfe’s Journey has a lot of heart showing how we all have weaknesses, and bouncing back from them can be extremely hard. The story has a neat twist that I didn’t see coming making it an entertaining situation drama.
In the lead as David Lyfe, up and coming actor Keith Robinson does a very good job of portraying the man who made a mistake. He’s able to embody David showing him as a good business man who tries hard until his company downsizes. He’s a star that dims its light almost as if he wanted it to happen and makes the downward spiral one surprise after another.
Lyfe’s Journey is unrated, but with the exception of the one night stand that’s inferred, there’s very little to make the move any more than a PG. Be cautious when deciding to allow immature children see the film as some of the content is inappropriate for adolescents.
FINAL ANALYSIS: A surprisingly good film due to the fine acting and writing. (C+)
Specifications and additional video information:
Cast: Keith Robinson, Angell Conwell, Karon Riley, Richard T. Jones
Director and writer: Ryan Richmond
MPAA Rating: No Rated, contains very little objectionable material
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Faith Based
Running Time: 1 hr. 22 min.
Original Theatrical Release Date: October 26, 2014
Video Release Date: January 5, 2016
Language: English
Reviewed Format: DVD
Audio: Stereo 2.0
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1 for 16×9 Televisions
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Number of Discs: 1 Disc
Distributed by: Alchemy
Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
