Finally got around to watching "Courageous" tonight. Sherwood, the company that has been making these Christian films is quickly evolving their production to Hollywood levels. This is their best effort overall.
Non-Christians will likely flock away from it as quickly as Christians will flock toward it. So be it. If you don't want to hear the message that the film offers, then you simply aren't ready. For those that watch, it should hit home.
Being a father is easy. Have a baby. Being a Dad is taking it to a whole different level. Our kids look up to us as role models in all that we do. Quite the burden, and one that isn't easily attained without help from God.
The movie is well crafted from beginning to end. The acting from these productions has grown by leaps and bounds as the cast and crews get more comfortable with what they are doing.
Bring some tissues, because if the loss that happens in this movie doesn't bring a tear to any Dad's eye, well then you, like Javier in the movie, are a better man than I am.
As for me, I take pride in the fact that my children have seen me cry and know that there is nothing wrong with showing your emotions. My guess, I'm overly emotional to make up for the macho he-men out there.
And thanks for the inclusion of Javier in the movie. The humor of his storyline helped balance out the dramatic. I dare you not to smile or laugh when he interrogates Javier about his name. Well written, and well done by all involved.
I'll be sending it back to Netflix, but I'll likely be putting it under the tree for Christmas.
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