![]() ![]() War Room takes a rather direct approach that will work with the church audience but might turn off the people the film hopes toĬonvert. They're grounded in an honest belief in the ideals theyĮspouse. Necessary to get the end product on the screen and present the message in an agreeable, relatable manner. The films are concerned only with other elements insofar as they're Spreading a message of hope and faith and the power of a staunch spiritual life. ![]() Neither War Room nor any of the other Kendrick films are about sprawling story creativity. Unmitigated success in its depiction of family healing when family includes God in the middle, but it's also a movie that essentially reshuffles theįormula rather than present any sort of spiritual breakthrough. It's about approaching God with no filters, no preconceived notions, no ifs, ands, or buts. People through their darkest hours of need. Message on the power of prayer, deeply held faith, family togetherness, honesty in life's dealings, and above all a trust in God that He will see Projection but not a real, truly legitimate sense of anger and force - but the movie succeeds by way of its ability to convey a strong and proper Some of the performances feel a little forced - Elizabeth verbally expels satan from her home in one scene that has the anger and vocal Theįilm presents a fairly cookie cutter series of ebbs and flows, of problems on the home front that are quickly, but not painlessly, remedied by a turn ![]() Reinforcing faith-based ideals in an approachable manner that more pulls on the heartstrings and less presents in a totally organic manner. War Room follows a fairly linear, tried-and-true Christian movie formula, but as with many movies in this category, its success comes from As Elizabeth prays over her family and dedicates her life to God, her marriage and everything she knows and loves reaches aĬrossroads where it could either turn into something special or crumble before her eyes. Her spiritual life is a shell of what it needs to be,Īnd that realization hits home when she meets the elderly widow Clara Williams (Karen Abercrombie) who is putting her home on the market.Ĭlara shares her favorite room in the house, a small closet just large enough for a chair. Elizabeth is struggling, too, even if she doesn't really know it yet. But he's growing distant and finds himself tempted to stray when he meets aīeautiful woman on the road. Hotshot pharmaceutical sales rep who is raking in some serious coin. That emerge from earnest time alone with God.Įlizabeth Jordan (Priscilla Shirer) is a successful real estate agent and a happily married mother of one. Kendrick's latest film is War Room, a study of the power of prayer and belief and the transformative Mainstream criticism, much of it legitimately defendable based on perceived technical shortcomings but also a few pockets that are critical simply for But the movies have also garnered plenty of They're quite the big deal in the Christian community. Christian bookstores are packed with supplemental Strengthened millions of churchgoing Christians and perhaps even touched a few nonbelievers. Name but also proof that filmmaking success can be just a message, a prayer, a chance, and a willing audience away. Titles like Facing the Giants, Courageous, and Fireproof have not only made him a Christian household and local church Reviewed by Martin Liebman, December 16, 2015ĭirector Alex Kendrick has become a cornerstone of the Christian movie market over the past few years. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie, Beth Moore, Alex Kendrick, Ben Davies Writers: Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick As the power of prayer and Elizabeth's newly energized faith transform her life, will Tony join the fight and become the man he knows he needs to be? Together, their real enemy doesn't have a prayer.įor more about War Room and the War Room Blu-ray release, see War Room Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on Decemwhere this Blu-ray release scored 4.0 out of 5. With guidance from Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. In reality, their marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a couple who seemingly have it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. War Room Blu-ray delivers stunningly beautiful video and superb audio in this excellent Blu-ray release ![]()
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