BOBBY (2006)

Directed by: Emilio Estevez
Written by: Emilio Estevez
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, William Macy, Emilio Estevez
Rated: R

About the film:
Multiple stories play out in the Ambassador Hotel on the day of June 5, 1968 – the day of Bobby Kennedy’s assassination. We follow the fictitious lives of various personalities who are dealing with the cultural and societal issues of the time contrasted against the hope of Bobby’s vision.

Movie Quote:
"When you make a move out of stress or anger, it always ends in catastrophe."
John (Anthony Hopkins) in Bobby (2006)

Bible Quote:
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)


Commentary:
The former doorman, John, makes a valuable statement of truth. There are few motivations worse than stress or anger. Basing decisions while under their influence will, more than likely, be nothing more than a recipe for disaster.

Stress (which, when boiled down to its essence, is simple fear) and anger both tend to cloud one’s judgment and obscure solutions. They can blind us to the truth of the situation we are in and prevent us from prevailing in that situation.

“The greatest cargoes in life come in over quiet seas.” By keeping our hearts and minds at peace, regardless of what is transpiring around us, we position ourselves to make the best possible decisions for the best possible results. It can be difficult to hear that still small voice of God’s revelation amidst the turmoil of the world, but as we learn to block the turmoil out, that still small voice will speak volumes.

Questions to consider while watching the film:
1. Each character in the film is facing a personal crisis of some kind. Identify each crisis and consider biblical solutions to them.
2. What is hope and how is it reflected in the film? Compare and contrast this hope against the hope defined by God in His Word.

Michael Elliott
http://screensermon.blogspot.com