We all know many faith based films are well-intentioned but poorly executed. However, this movie avoids the usual pitfalls of the genre, and it also unexpectedly offers Kelsey Grammer's best performance of his long career. I was VERY skeptical when I first heard Grammer was going to play Chuck Smith, but I was stunned by how well he portrayed the famous pastor. Grammer really proved me wrong and I'm very glad to say so!
The movie took seven years to come to the screen but it came at a particularly opportune time, with the public interest in Asbury going viral. And it is the right film for this particular time, as it doesn't settle for mere nostalgia, but it fleshes out the full story of the movement through following one of the main players of the movement, Greg Laurie.
In short, this is the right movie at the right time.
The movie took seven years to come to the screen but it came at a particularly opportune time, with the public interest in Asbury going viral. And it is the right film for this particular time, as it doesn't settle for mere nostalgia, but it fleshes out the full story of the movement through following one of the main players of the movement, Greg Laurie.
In short, this is the right movie at the right time.