Flywheel, is the first film from Sherwood Baptist Church. Created in 2003, it is an incredible example of what can be done with very little resources, and lots of prayer. The films production quality is terrible, that I will say because its not a subjective thing. The picture quality is grainy and noisy, and the 35mm adapter used on the front is often used improperly with its spinning glass being visible in lots of shots. Sound is also mediocre and sounds tinny.
All that aside, Flywheel was my #1 Favorite Christian film until this year (2008). What makes a film that looks so bad so good? STORY. Flywheel has a very strong story and is presented with great care. Every moment of the film works, and the ending leaves you with such a great feeling I don’t want to ruin it here. The acting by the lead Alex Kendrick (also the Writer/Director, you might recognize him from Facing the Giants *wink*) is actually pretty good. He is the strongest in the film without a doubt, and as it turns out that is needed to save the movie. The rest of the acting is mediocre at best, but because of careful writing, there is very few things that don’t work no matter how they are spoken or cut together. Something I can do with this film that I can’t with any other is justify all the mistakes. Bad acting is normally non-excusable, and ruins a film. In this case, the story and presentation shine through making you pay attention and get past all the bad you might notice.
The message is strong and relatable, making almost anyone who watches it understand the characters struggles (especially men, or married couples). There is much to be said, but I don’t feel like ruining anything about the film. You’ll have to see for yourself.
The heart of this film is HUGE, and it shows. You will be very surprised by this little gem, I have no doubts. Pop it in, and watch it beginning to end…you’ll find you can watch this film over and over again and it still does its job 
I love this little movie.
