Irishcolleen Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wondering what y'all thought of it? Hubby and I just saw it tonight. It has made me desire an even richer prayer life.I think all the Kendrick bros. Movies are good faith and family promoting movies. What do most LDS seem to think of them? prisonchaplain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhold Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 The film didn't come to the local theater, and due to some surprise expenses I don't have the money right now to go out of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I haven't seen it yet but I've seen many friends post and rave about it on facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishcolleen Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Ironhold, I hear ya! Movies have gotten so expensive that they are a rare treat. If we go we have to go to a matinee, and that is still expensive. We are blessed that the theaters in VA play a lot of the faith-based films that come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhold Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Ironhold, I hear ya! Movies have gotten so expensive that they are a rare treat. If we go we have to go to a matinee, and that is still expensive. We are blessed that the theaters in VA play a lot of the faith-based films that come out. As a movie reviewer, I can see one free movie a week at the local theater; I get compensated for it as part of the job. If I want to see anything else, however, I have to pay out of pocket. Because of this, even under the best of circumstances it's got to be a really good film for me to even consider looking elsewhere. Given that I'm about to get slapped with a bunch of medical bills (I went to the ER on Monday morning for kidney stones) and I don't know what my insurance will or won't cover, this pretty much kills any prospect of going elsewhere for the rest of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I have not seen it ....the only war room I was in today was the room I was sitting in watching the NFL ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I had the privilege of seeing it back in June, at a chaplains' conference. It struck me as less of a movie meant to convert non-Christians, and more of a movie prophetically calling Christians to their prayer closets. Ironically, the movie has played well to general audiences. Perhaps even not-yet-believers want to see followers of Jesus succeed? Blackmarch and Irishcolleen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishcolleen Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) As a movie reviewer, I can see one free movie a week at the local theater; I get compensated for it as part of the job. If I want to see anything else, however, I have to pay out of pocket. Because of this, even under the best of circumstances it's got to be a really good film for me to even consider looking elsewhere. Given that I'm about to get slapped with a bunch of medical bills (I went to the ER on Monday morning for kidney stones) and I don't know what my insurance will or won't cover, this pretty much kills any prospect of going elsewhere for the rest of the year. Ouch!!!! I will be praying for you! Edited September 15, 2015 by Irishcolleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishcolleen Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I had the privilege of seeing it back in June, at a chaplains' conference. It struck me as less of a movie meant to convert non-Christians, and more of a movie prophetically calling Christians to their prayer closets. Ironically, the movie has played well to general audiences. Perhaps even not-yet-believers want to see followers of Jesus succeed? I think it did well in general audiences because most people have a desire to be heard and cared for. The movie offered hope. prisonchaplain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhold Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I think it did well in general audiences because most people have a desire to be heard and cared for. The movie offered hope.Plus, this summer's movie season has been total garbage. All you've got to do is take a look at Box Office Mojo's tallies for the year to see that a lot of this summer's films have been duds. It should say something when a Hollywood darling like "We Are Your Friends" (#103) gets smacked down by a "Dragonball Z" film that only screened for one weekend (#87). Of all the films I've seen since the end of April, I can only think of one or two that I'd even consider seeing again, and that's even with me awarding a rare 10 / 10 to "No Escape" for not pulling any punches. I think a lot of people are looking for anything that's got quality to it, no matter how obscure or what the subject matter happens to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhold Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ouch!!!! I will be praying for you!Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdowis Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) I watched the preview, and... well, it's not my cup of tea. I think some of he General Conference talks and stories would hold my interest more, than a "born againer" preaching at me. I saw "Facing the Giant" (by the same people making this movie) and was unable to get thru the movie. Recently in a small town of Georgia, they hauled out a tub of water and was "baptizing" players just before practice. With cameras clicking and youtube videos posted of the baptism party.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv5teKFKoKE For me, it seems that this movie falls into that same tradition. Edited September 16, 2015 by cdowis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmarch Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Wondering what y'all thought of it? Hubby and I just saw it tonight. It has made me desire an even richer prayer life.I think all the Kendrick bros. Movies are good faith and family promoting movies. What do most LDS seem to think of them?I have not. I tend not to be very active in watching films at all, let alone new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhold Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just found out that the local movie theater will, indeed, be getting this film tomorrow. If I'm well enough, I'll try for the morning showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I watched the preview, and... well, it's not my cup of tea. I think some of he General Conference talks and stories would hold my interest more, than a "born againer" preaching at me. I saw "Facing the Giant" (by the same people making this movie) and was unable to get thru the movie. Recently in a small town of Georgia, they hauled out a tub of water and was "baptizing" players just before practice. With cameras clicking and youtube videos posted of the baptism party.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv5teKFKoKE For me, it seems that this movie falls into that same tradition. Having seen the whole movie, I'd argue it was preaching more at Christians than at a general public. On the other hand, if you did not favor Facing the Giants, you certainly won't like War Room. The Christian themes are even more pervasive. As for the baptism, it sounds like a powerful, good event took place. It was not held in conjunction with any school events, so I'm not sure what the issue is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdowis Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 If you don't see it, I guess I can't explain it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhold Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Just got back from seeing it. I'll need a few to process my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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