Review of Machine Gun Preacher (2011) by Timmy H — 31 Jul 2013

Some of the reviews here are completely idiotic: "The need to cram in facts and events makes 'Machine Gun Preacher' feel too much like one large and needlessly glossy montage sequence." Really? I think we spent a little too much time self absorbed in art school.

"The clichés fly like so many spent bullet casings...".

Mmhmmm. Got any more deep thoughts, Kierkegard?

"it can be a bit... preachy, if you pardon the pun".

We're all laughing at your shallow, vapid response. Not with you.

"Why is it that uplifting movies based on true stories often feel so untrue and fall so flat?".

Maybe because you have the brain of a toad?

"The one-note macho man characterization of Childers comes off as a bit boorishly self-righteous.".

And your butt-brained statement isn't?

"In the end it devolves into something disappointingly ordinary, which, given the proven skills and sensibilities of director Marc Forster ...".

I'm sorry, I thought you were talking about your sex life.

"There's a certain absurdity, as well as outlandishness, to Childers' tale that Marc Forster's film, starring Gerard Butler, never quite shakes off.".

What's absurd is that anyone should care what you think. Really, get a real job.