What a fabulous film! But then I love Kevin Costner and nearly everything he does. This movie is about him and how he finally "comes to himself." It reminded me of the biblical story of the prodigal son that is found in Luke 15. In verse 15 Luke tells us, But when he came to himself... The prodigal's thought pattern changed, a new awareness dawned, he took a different course of action and he returned home to his father (a metaphor for God). Costner becomes lucid in the final scene as he finally comes to himself. I wanted to stand up and cheer.
Costner's moment of awareness came when he began to read some of the letters sent to him by people all over the country concerning the outcome of the Presidential election that Costner would have to decide. The written words touched his heart, and we see a dramatic change in him. Isn't this how people have responded to the written and spoken Word throughout the centuries? How many people have come to know God through reading the words of the Bible! Much of the New Testament is letters that Paul wrote to churches.
Costner's daughter, whose name is Molly in the film, plays the role of the Holy Spirit who guides us, counsels us, and serves as our advocate. She is the embodiment of Isaiah 11:6: The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them.
Besides the spiritual connections, the film is a wonderful satire on American politics and politicians who will sell their souls for a vote. I laughed out loud!
think I'll fix some egg salad for lunch.
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