I Saw the TV Glow Christian Review
Take a look at this deep movie: “I Saw the TV Glow.” It is about these two teens getting addicted to a TV show, “The Pink Opaque.” Not just any other show, as it has that supernatural vibe that’s getting into their heads. They live in the ’90s, coping with all usual teenage problems, and to them, most importantly, the show becomes a lifeline, mainly in the small suburbia of their world where they feel kind of lost.
The Media and Identity: Where Reality Blurs
One thing this movie really made me reflect on is just to what degree TV and movies can be constitutive of who we are. For Owen and Maddy, “The Pink Opaque” is not just pure entertainment; it is almost like looking in a mirror and seeing parts of them that they didn’t know existed. As Christians, we believe God made every single one of us special and in His image, yet at times we turn to other things—for example, shows or social media—to find out who we are. This can be dangerous, since those things aren’t always true or good for us. They can make us forget who God says we are.
Light and Darkness: Spiritual Themes
The movie also has this spooky side to it, where supernatural stuff happens and there’s actually a battle of light versus darkness. A little similar is what Christians believe—a spiritual warfare happening all the time: good and evil fighting for our hearts and minds. Owen and Maddy deal with these unseen forces in their way, reflecting on the path that could be developed through mere choices of what we listen to or watch—that they may affect our spirituality.
Identity and Acceptance
There is this deep theme running through the movie: the one of identity, especially Maddy, who is torn between her sexual feelings. As Christians, we are called to love everybody, treat them right, and show them kindness regardless of anything. But we also believe that God created us male and female, and that our identity is found in the Lord. It’s hard to watch Maddy struggle with her identity, because all of us want that peace and acceptance for every human being. It reminds us that we must not lose sight of our love for God in every person, no matter what they may be going through.
Escapism vs. Reality
One thing the film touches on is how easy it is to fall into a fantasy world and escape the reality that arises from things when they get hard. For Owen and Maddy, “The Pink Opaque” gives them something that will help them deal with their issues and belong somewhere. As Christians, though, we’re to face life’s issues with faith and trust in God’s plan for us. Fantasies sometimes allow us to escape from the actual problems that need to be faced in our lives.
Conclusion: A Thought-Provoking Journey
“I Saw the TV Glow” does not seem to be just a movie but a personal journey within the minds and hearts of its characters, provoking a look over personal life and choice. In being Christians, we are taught to constantly remind ourselves that our identity and worth attribute to God alone, and what we consume—media or idea—is able to shape us in profound ways. So this film does: it invites one to reflect on how one engages with the world around him and where we put out to find our belonging and purpose. It reminds one to do everything with discretion and an openness of heart towards being guided by God.
In the end, “I Saw the TV Glow” is a film that provokes conversations and keeps us on the right path to uncover further realities about ourselves and the world we live in. It will not exactly subscribe to everybody’s beliefs, but certainly is something worth watching and discussing with others who search in faith and discovery, just like everybody else.
