Saved by the Light (film)
| Directed by | Lewis Teague |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Ken Raskoff |
| Screenplay by | John M. Mandel |
| Based on |
Saved by the Light by Dannion Brinkley Paul Perry |
| Starring | Eric Roberts |
| Music by | Patrick Williams |
| Cinematography | Alan Caso |
| Edited by | Tina Hirsch |
Production company |
Four Point Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Fox Broadcasting Company |
Release dates |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Saved by the Light is a 1995 American biographical television film directed by Lewis Teague and written by John Mandel. It stars Eric Roberts as Dannion Brinkley, a former bully who turns his life around after having a near-death experience. It is based on Brinkley's book of the same name. It aired on Fox on December 12.
Plot
Dannion Brinkley is struck by lightning and dies. In the 28 minutes that he is clinically dead, he has a near-death experience and comes to regret his hard-drinking and violent lifestyle. Revived by his wife, he resolves to spread a message of love. He also realizes that he now possesses psychic powers and uses them to help solve a mystery.
Cast
- Eric Roberts as Dannion Brinkley
- Lynette Walden as Casey Brinkley
- K Callan as Marion
- Donald Patrick Harvey as T. M.
- Ted Manson as Brink
- Don McManus as Raymond Moody
- Amber Elias as Julie Weldon
- Chris Nelson Norris as Bob Weldon
Production
Shooting took place in Jacksonville, Florida.[1]
Release
Saved by the Light aired December 12, 1995, on Fox.[2] It was released on video in 1998.[3]
Reception
Todd Everett of Variety wrote, "In a more perfect world, X-Files agents Mulder and Scully would come down from D.C. and rip the lid off this shoddy enterprise."[4] Denise Lanctot of Entertainment Weekly rated it B+ and called it a "a nicely life-affirming New Age mystery" despite the the corny visuals.[5] Ray Richmond of the Los Angeles Daily News rated it C and wrote, "While the film sports some nifty visuals, it's mostly a tale of an annoying multiple personality who evolves from scary to really scary."[6] Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club called it an "odd mixture of low-key inspirational drama and minimalist science-fiction thriller" that does not do anything with its interesting premise.[7] TV Guide rated it 2/5 stars and wrote, "Saved by the Light boasts an interesting concept that unfortunately can't be saved from weak direction and a tepid plot line."[3] Maj Canton of Radio Times rated it 1/5 stars and wrote, "Cheap production values and an uninspired performance by Roberts relegate this film to the don't-waste-your-time list."[8]
References
- ↑ Patton, Charlie (2000-08-02). "(Five) Points of view". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ Grahnke, Lon (1995-12-12). "Lightning Sparks Spiritual Change in Fox's 'Saved'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2016-03-25 – via HighBeam Research. (subscription required (help)).
- 1 2 "Saved by the Light". TV Guide. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ Everett, Todd (1995-12-11). "Review: 'Saved by the Light'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ Lanctot, Denise (1998-05-08). "Saved by the Light". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ Richmond, Ray (1995-12-12). "The Screen Saved by the Light". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 2016-03-25 – via HighBeam Research. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Rabin, Nathan (2002-03-29). "Saved By The Light". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ Canton, Maj. "Saved by the Light". Radio Times. Retrieved 2016-03-25.