In Pittsburgh PA, Sam Childers is a very tough guy, a former drug dealing biker
just released from the Department of Corrections. His wife picks him up,
she tells him she has a new job with benefits. "No way, you're going back
to your stripping job for the tips!!" He's got to get out of this house
right away, he rides off on his motorcycle to the biker bar, he's got to get
some booze and some heroin. Can't live without it anymore. His friend is played by Michael Shannon, they are both on the same page.
Sam really
turns his life around, he travels to Northern Uganda and South Sudan with a
preacher working in Africa. He comes back changed and with a vision of
making a difference. He helps his friend turn his life around too. But, can you win a war on your
own? 3 1/2* (I liked this movie)
129 min, Action directed by Marc Forster
with Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon, Kathy Baker, Madeline
Carroll, Souleymane Sy Savane, Grant R. Krause, Reavis Graham, Peter
Carey.
Note: Blockbuster 3*, imdb 6.8 out of 10, 29% critic 63% audience
on Rotten Tomatoes.
Hi Patty,
ReplyDeleteLove the concept of reviewing a film a day. I wish I could have that level of commitment! Looking forward to reading and following your blog from now on.
Laura