THE METEOR MAN

THE METEOR MAN is a clean, funny, energetic adventure with a message worth hearing. Its central challenge is simple: stop surrendering neighborhoods to gangs, drugs, and violence, and help families reclaim them. The film also points young people toward courage and learning to help themselves.

The movie earned a PG-13 rating for some violence, and the source review notes one sexual innuendo. Still, there is no foul language, very little sexual content, and no gory violence. Its humor is basic and laughable rather than scatological.

If you are choosing for children under 13, the violence deserves your attention. For older children, teens, and adults, this is an uplifting choice with real heart. The practical answer: see it with your family ages 13 and up.

Jefferson Reed is a schoolteacher whose life changes after he is struck by a magical emerald meteor. Gifted with superhuman powers and a new motivation to serve others, he becomes the hero of Castle Hill, a Washington, D.C., suburb troubled by gangs, drugs, and violence.

As Meteor Man, Reed ventures into the neighborhood's most troublesome areas to confront gangs and drug lords while encouraging his neighbors to help themselves.

Four stars means the source review finds this a highly enjoyable and worthwhile film. THE METEOR MAN is described as creative, energetic, funny, uplifting, and sensitive. Audience members reportedly left the theater smiling.

The comedy is basic and laughable, avoiding the scatological humor common in many comedies. The film's high point is its message to young people: get straight and reclaim neighborhoods for families. The source review offers no further craft criticism.

The film presents a positive biblical values framework and a Christian worldview, though the source review says that framework is slightly marred by one sexual innuendo and violence. Its hero is a teacher who uses extraordinary abilities not merely for personal gain but to help his inner-city neighbors learn to help themselves.

The movie exalts courage, responsibility, community service, and the restoration of neighborhoods for families. It confronts gangs, drugs, and violence while calling young people toward a better way of life. The magical meteor and superhero transformation provide the fantastical premise, but the source review emphasizes the film's constructive moral message.

At its center is a call to serve others and pursue what is good for the community. Scripture says, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4).

THE METEOR MAN is an energetic, clean, and encouraging superhero adventure with a valuable message for young people. Its violence means parents should use discernment for younger children, but older viewers will find a funny film that honors courage, service, and strong neighborhoods. WORTH THE TRIP — AGES 13 AND UP.