Review of Courageous (2011) by Jackson W — 26 Sep 2013

In my opinion, its completely unfair to verbally bash a film that doesnt suit your personal beliefs. Yes, I am a Christian, and yes, this movie was made for me. However, films teaching other things I may not agree with aren't horrible to me.

But I digress, I finally got around to seeing this movie and to my surprise I was actually gripped by a good chunk of it. The dramatic scenes really sell this film well, half the time you dont even know it is a Christian-based films.

The beginning to me was the best part in the movie, car jacking and the baby son surviving was true pure Hollywood at its finest. And most of the morals here I do like with the exception of one element: the blind faith "just sit and do nothing yet trust in God and just bam, your life will be better".

I've heard it, and I'm sorry, but I don't agree with it. God gave us hands to mold with, and feet to walk with, idle belief is in no way glorifying to him. But to be fair, the film isn't all about that which I like.

The families actually do go through some real life issues which in the end does in fact strengthen their faith. I would have kinda liked to know these people a little more, but that's a preference.

For what it is and the budget it probably had, it's really good.