This subgenre seems to be rising in popularity, given the success of films likeThe Sound of FreedomandThe Blind.
For this reason, there are many awful faith-based movies out there.
With this in mind, this list considers some of the most egregious offenders.
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There, she meets and falls for Paul (Jonathan Patrick Moore), a kind and faithful man.
However, as their relationship develops, Gwyneth’s lack of genuine faith becomes a source of conflict.
It struggles to rise above amateur levels, laden with stiff performances, ham-fisted dialogue, and unintentional comedy.
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It plays less like a celebration of cherished ideals than a parade of self-congratulatory platitudes.
The movie also winded up mired in legal troubles, with its robocall marketing campaign sparkinga class action lawsuit.
Simply put,this movie has all the subtlety of a sledgehammer.
Despite its earnest performances, particularly from Harper,God’s Not Deadannoys with its black-and-white moral outlook.
Also tiresome is its tone - aggrieved, defensive, self-righteous.
7’Jerusalem Countdown' (2011)
“The clock is ticking toward the ultimate battle.
“Jerusalem Countdownis an apocalyptic thriller about FBI agent Shane Daughtry (David A.R.
White), who uncovers a nuclear plot tied to biblical prophecy.
What’s perhaps most disappointing is seeing someone as talented asStacy Keachwasted in this mess.
This action thriller takes place in a dystopian America where an economic collapse leads to widespread violence and chaos.
The performances range from wooden to excessively melodramatic, making it difficult to care about anyone’s fate.
The script is riddled with cheesiness, with dialogue that alternates between eye-roll-inducing and painfully banal.
The music, usually the saving grave in this kind of project, is equally underwhelming.
The songs lack memorable melodies or meaningful lyrics, feeling generic and uninspired.
The lifeless choreography and half-hearted vocal performances only exacerbate the problem.
Then there’s the distractingly bad cinematography, more like something out of a low-budget horror.
It’s simply boring.
Cameron stars a fictionalized version of himself, attempting to defend the holiday against modern criticisms and secularization.
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Not exactly a shining example of Christmas spirit.
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