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Saw the movie "Pay it Forward" on the weekend: a simple story about a challenge given to twelve-year-olds by their Social Science teacher: "How does one make a difference in life?" The young lad comes up with the idea of "paying it forward" - when someone does a good turn, you don't pay them back, you 'pay it forward' to three other people. It's a challenge that constantly frustrates him, yet has a hidden power in the midst of his own life and family struggles.
It's not your typical Hollywood fare, and the ending will give you pause for thought. It touches on some of the nastier challenges faced by too many children growing up, and every character is allowed to be human - perhaps more than we would like for a movie.
It's the sort of movie you can watch with your (older) children and be a catalyst for some interesting discussion about our place in life and our ability to face challenges.
Posted by gary at March 8, 2006 07:49 PM
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