Movie Review: Light of the World

Momentum Influencer Network (MIN) invited me to watch an early screening of Light of the World movie about Jesus Christ’s ministry and mission on Earth. Of course, I said yes! Before I share my review of this movie, let me share a few words from MIN:

This beautiful, 2D-animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his young friend, the Apostle John. From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry through his crucifixion and resurrection, LIGHT OF THE WORLD powerfully illustrates how Jesus of Nazareth changed the world forever and still changes lives today!

Light of the World movie opens in theaters on September 5, 2025.

If you are a fan of the 1990s golden era of 2D, hand-drawn animation, you will love this movie! This is the first movie from Salvation Poem Project, a ministry committed to sharing Jesus with the world. Director John Schafer was the producer of the beloved program Superbook. It truly is a family movie the whole family will love!

Show your support by going to the opening weekend (Sept. 4-7 ... special early showings on Thursday). If you have a group of 10 or more people, you can get group tickets for just $7.50 a person. #LightoftheWorldMIN

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My Review:

This movie, Light of the World, is such a beautiful portrayal of the life and ministry of our Savior (Jesus Christ)! The Bible says that Jesus is Light of the world. According to John 8:12 (ESV), “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” This movie does a wonderful job of bringing that Scripture alive through a very creative yet Biblical style of storytelling.

This is the first 2D, hand-drawn animation that I’ve seen in my lifetime thus far. I was a bit skeptical at first but the storytelling won me over in the first few minutes. I loved the personal touch of telling this story through the perspective of Apostle John. I appreciated the family-oriented nature of this film. I like how the faith journey of the main characters in this movie was realistic showing not just the highs but the lows of being a disciple of Jesus Christ and getting to know Him as your Lord and Savior. I especially appreciated how at the end of this movie, there was an altar call as well as a QR Code for anyone watching the movie who wants to give their life to Jesus Christ and trust Him with their heart. Such a beautiful opportunity!

If you are a new believer in God, an experienced follower of Jesus Christ or someone who doesn’t read the Bible and never heard about our Savior then this is a movie for you to watch! It’s family-friendly for all ages. I highly recommend it!

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Learn more about this movie by opening the links below:

Light of the World official movie trailer
https://youtu.be/rGd9zO_lvU4?si=hP6Vfqi4ynAVp5yK

The Heart of Light of the World
https://youtu.be/Vime_hl3KLE?si=DT8qK2PFslBt6wxj

Visit the movie’s official website for more information:
https://lightoftheworld.com/

Watch Jean Thomason interview Brennan McPherson who is the producer of this movie:
https://youtu.be/MreyQlPq-VQ?si=NesG36u7ihkX7-MK

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Disclosure: Many thanks to Salvation Poem for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.