This is what I call "Hallmark Channel" production values, which is typical of both Christian and South African filmmaking. Besides Faith Like Potatoes and Hansie (2008), he's done The Visual Bible: Matthew (1993), The Visual Bible: Acts (1994), and a handful of other Christian and South African fare. That is probably due to director Regardt van den Bergh's limited experience. The main weaknesses I find in this film are the accents, which at times are difficult to understand and some of the filmmaking, which is often excellent - especially given some of the scenic South African locations - but is just as often mundane. They're joined by Hamilton Diamini as Angus' Zulu employee and friend, Simeon. They're both very natural, have a lot of chemistry and are fun to watch. If I were making a Christian film, and there were any way I could get these two, I would. He plays opposite very attractive Jeanne Neilson, who is also terrific as Angus' wife, Jill. He's an excellent actor, totally into his character and, in this film, he is Angus Buchan. Since Faith Like Potatoes, he has appeared in Hansie (2008), and is currently in The Bang Bang Club and Taste Of Rain, coming out in 2010. Bucahan starred in a South African television series in 2000, but this is his feature film debut. There are two things I like about this film: South African actor Frank Rautenbach, who plays muscular farmer-preacher Angus Buchan and the accompanying documentary about the real-life Angus.
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Inspiring, Well-Acted Movie But Accompanying Documentary About the Real-life Potato Farmer, Angus Buchan, Steals Show Inspiring Christian Film, 2006 - 3 Stars / Accompanying Documentary - 4 Stars Faith Like Potatoes - Movie Review and Photos