23 Blast Movie Review (Awesome, wholesome and heart warming!)

Vision Comes From Within

23 Blast is based on the amazing true story of Travis Freeman, who was a typical teenager growing up in a small town in Kentucky.

Travis is a local hero on and off the field. In the fall of 1997, in the prime of his youth, he is unexpectedly stricken with an infection that destroys his optic nerve. He becomes blind overnight. Under the influence of parents who love him, a physical therapist who challenges him, a coach who inspires him, and a best friend who he cannot bear to leave behind, Travis shows us what true bravery is by competing on the gridiron, helping his team advance to the State playoffs.

We follow Travis and Jerry Baker, his closest friend, from the time they meet on the football field as kids through high school. It is only on the football field where they truly connect.

23 Blast is a fantastic and inspiring movie based on a true story! You will laugh, cheer, and even cry through this dramatic movie. With the truly inspirational character Travis Freeman you will quickly learn the theme of this movie is to “walk by faith and not by sight”! The story tells of how Travis inexplicably gets an infection in his eye and becomes blind overnight. He and his life long buddy Jerry are die-hard football players are feel as though their lives have been destroyed. After dealing with the initial shock of his accident, Travis decides to push forward and helps his closest friend and football team qualify for the State game.

Although 23 Blast is rated PG 13 and is geared for a slightly older audience, I appreciated the cleanliness of language (with the exception of just a few instances) and the absence of sexual content. I would definitely recommend this movie for families with kids 12 and older.