Relay Christian Review
Relay… on the surface, it feels like another dark thriller—technology, secrets, danger. But beneath the suspense, the story whispers about something deeper: trust, identity, and the cost of hiding the truth.
Directed by David Mackenzie, this tense drama follows Carey Mulligan, Riz Ahmed, and Daniel Craig in a world where an anonymous underground system helps people vanish. A digital relay of false identities, fake documents, and invisible lives. It sounds like freedom… but is it really?
Because here’s the truth—running from the world is easy. Running from yourself? Impossible. And running from God? Never. Psalm 139:7-8 says it clearly: “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.”
The film grips you with its noir energy, sharp dialogues, and chilling suspense, but what lingers is the ache of the characters. They are shadows in their own lives. They pretend to be safe, but inside they’re restless. Isn’t that what sin does too? We put on masks, we run, we hide. But like Adam and Eve in Genesis 3, the fig leaves never really cover us.
From a Christian perspective, Relay becomes more than a thriller. It’s a warning. Without truth, there is no freedom. Jesus said in John 8:32: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” But here, every character avoids truth. They trade real life for an illusion. And illusions always collapse.
Content-wise? Definitely R-rated—dark themes, violence, and some disturbing imagery. Not for families, not for kids. But for adults who can handle the heaviness, it’s a powerful conversation starter. Because it asks: What are you hiding? What’s the cost of your escape?
And when the credits roll, there’s no neat answer. Just silence. Just the realization that freedom doesn’t come from running—it comes from surrender. Not to systems. Not to lies. But to the One who already knows your name.
So yes, Relay is sharp, haunting, and thought-provoking. It shows us the fragile illusion of human escape plans. And at the same time, it reminds us that only Christ offers a hiding place that is real, safe, and eternal. As Proverbs 18:10 says: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
