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Thursday, 22 September 2011 04:36

Film and Foodie Review: Courageous

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courageous_posterFrom the Producers of Facing the Giants and Fireproof comes another film sure to become a classic film in the Christian Genre but its lessons are a direct message for men to men to own their responsibility as fathers.   Moreover, the movie Courageous asks that men recognize the opportunity to mentor in a country where many boys/youth are growing up in single parent homes.  The multi-cultural cast (Caucasian, African American and Latino) of men we follow may seem like an unlikely group to find fellowship in the United States' south, but the film does a pretty good job at making the relationships plausible.  It is obvious that the producers want as many ethnic groups as possible to be attracted to seeing this film.

Honestly, the story is well crafted in a way to make connections with men.  It has the car chase, the gangs, the bonding, the cops and the pressures of family responsibility.  In most cases, I would classify a film like this as trying too hard to make a point but in this film more so than the two successful predecessors of Sherwood Pictures, it is clearly trying to minister to men to accept their responsibilities whether divorced, estranged or married.  It seeks to speak to the man closed off in his outward affection toward his children, to make their love and devotion obvious. It suggests men dig into the Bible for encouragment and guidance on how to do this thing called fatherhood.  One of the most unique calls to men in this film is an emphasis on the father-daughter relationship which is often overlooked as to what the impact it has on growing young ladies.

As for the cast, it lacks star power but it brings familiar faces with Facing the Giants lead actor/director Alex Kendrick and Fireproof –costar, Ken Bevel.   Robert Amaya is the first main actor of Latin descent to star in a Sherwood Pictures production.  The acting as in most of these films is mediocre.  However, Robert Amaya is among the stronger actors and as well as Ken Bevel. 

Sherwood Pictures has developed a following, what does or doesn’t happen on opening weekend will surely be made up for in DVD sales.

The Food- This is a guy’s/family film.  If you catch it in the theaters then get together with the guys after the film for a cook out where you can discuss the film.   If it a DVD viewing then order some pizza to fellowship and watch the film together.  Be prepared to linger; the film will evoke conversation.

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  • Comment Link Nick Monday, 30 April 2012 10:19 posted by Nick

    Great film. Thanks.

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  • Comment Link Rent Flats in Minsk Tuesday, 31 January 2012 16:56 posted by Rent Flats in Minsk

    I really liked this movie. The first time I saw it in the cinema, and then several times amended the house. I was impressed then, with some dramatic acting. They are really experiencing the fate of his characters.

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  • Comment Link Crystal Johnson Friday, 30 September 2011 05:55 posted by Crystal Johnson

    Thanks for checking us out.

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  • Comment Link Jogos Friday, 23 September 2011 00:05 posted by Jogos

    My friend suggested MCCN and she is totally right. Thank you for the review Crystal

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