Alright, let’s talk about this “War Room” movie. I watched it the other day, you know, the one they were all gossiping about down at the grocery store. Folks said it was somethin’ special, so I figured, why not?
First off, the story is about this couple, Tony and Elizabeth. They’re havin’ a tough time, always arguin’ and whatnot. Sounds familiar, don’t it? Marriage ain’t always easy, that’s for sure. Elizabeth, she meets this older lady, Miss Clara, who’s real religious and she tells Elizabeth to make a “war room,” a closet where she can pray and, you know, talk to God about her problems.
Now, this Miss Clara, she’s somethin’ else. Real strong in her faith, always quotin’ the Bible. She helps Elizabeth figure out how to fight for her marriage, but not with yellin’ and screamin’, with prayin’. I ain’t much for all that fancy talk, but Miss Clara, she made it sound simple enough, even for an old woman like me.
- The movie shows how Elizabeth starts prayin’ for her husband, Tony.
- And it ain’t just a one-time thing, she keeps at it, every day.
- She asks God to help Tony, to change his heart.
Tony, he’s a bit of a piece of work, always busy with his job, not payin’ much attention to Elizabeth or their daughter. He’s sellin’ medicine or somethin’, always on the phone, lookin’ important. But you know what they say, money ain’t everything. He gets mixed up with some other woman at work too, which just stirs up more trouble. Lord have mercy, some men just can’t help themselves, can they?
The movie makes a big deal about prayin’. Elizabeth learns to pray for her husband instead of naggin’ him. Miss Clara tells her to write down her prayers, fight for her family on her knees, so to speak. It’s like she’s fightin’ a war, but with prayers instead of guns. I reckon that’s where they got the name “War Room,” huh? Clever, I guess.
Now, I gotta say, some parts were a bit too… preachy, if you know what I mean. Lots of talk about God and the Bible. It’s a Christian movie, so I guess that’s to be expected. But if you ain’t into that kinda thing, it might be a bit much. They sure do love their Bible verses, that’s for sure. But hey, to each their own, right?
There’s a scene where Tony has to choose between doin’ the right thing and makin’ more money. He ends up doin’ the right thing, which is good. The movie shows that prayin’ can change things, even tough situations. And it shows that fightin’ for your family is important. That part I liked, even though it got a little sappy at times.
The acting was alright, nothin’ fancy. Some of the actors were better than others, you know how it goes. Elizabeth, she was pretty good, you could tell she was really tryin’ to show how much she cared about her family. And Miss Clara, she was believable as that old, wise woman who knows all about faith. Tony, well, he was alright too, I guess. A bit of a hothead, but he comes around in the end.
Overall, I’d say “War Room” is a decent movie. It’s got a good message about faith and family, even if it’s a bit heavy-handed at times. If you like those kinds of movies, you’ll probably enjoy it. If not, well, you might wanna skip it. It ain’t gonna win any Oscars, but it’s got its heart in the right place, I reckon. And sometimes, that’s all that matters, ain’t it? A little bit of heart, a little bit of faith, and maybe, just maybe, things will work out.
It ain’t a perfect movie, mind you. Some parts are slow, some parts are a bit cheesy, and like I said, it’s real preachy. But it’s got a good message, and it’s a movie you can watch with your family without feelin’ embarrassed. And in this day and age, that’s sayin’ somethin’, ain’t it?
So, there you have it. My two cents on “War Room.” Take it or leave it. I’m just an old woman who likes a good story, and this one, well, it did alright. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some supper. All this talk about movies and prayin’ has made me hungry.
Tags: [War Room, Christian Movie, Faith, Marriage, Prayer, Family, Alex Kendrick]
