Review of Machine Gun Preacher (2011) by Joe C — 23 May 2013

There was a truly fascinating man at the heart of this story, but unfortunately the film was thinly scripted full of awful fo-southern dialogue. The story sped like a runaway train -- never fully developing any character or relationship.

A narrative of this scope has mini-series written all over it. A broader canvas is definitely what was needed, instead of trying to jam-pack a massive story in two a 120 minute window. But with all that said, I actually thought the film was entertaining, engaging and ultimately captivating.

But unfortunately it just needed more. I would still suggest watching this film, if it's only to see how great of a man Sam Childers is. His story needs to be known -- 6/10.