If she so chooses, Shirer has a very bright future as an actress.Ĭonversely, Abercrombie powerfully communicates the Gospel message through her character, Miss Clara.
What she may lack in experience is hard to detect as her charismatic presence carries the movie at times. In her acting debut, well-known Bible teacher Shirer absolutely lights up the screen in War Room. Stinky feet, lukewarm coffee, and a potentially poisonous meal are just a few of the comic devices used to bring levity to the big screen. War Room often soars as several laugh-out loud moments are interwoven into the fabric of the very serious topic of a failing marriage. They are quick to point out that ultimately War Room is not a black or white movie, but a compelling story whose message will relate to everybody on a variety of different levels.Ī hallmark of every Kendrick Brothers movie is their intentional use of humor. Unlike their past projects, the Kendrick Brothers have ventured into new territory by featuring a primarily African-American cast. THE GOOD AND BAD IN WAR ROOMĭirector Alex Kendrick and writer/producer Stephen Kendrick have once again crafted a thought-provoking movie that will speak to the hearts of many. Only Miss Clara’s wisdom and some divine providence can save their marriage from becoming just another statistic. Her newfound prayer life and his resistance to living life God’s way are on a collision course. As Elizabeth tries to fight for the soul of her household, Tony’s world begins to unravel. Their failing marriage experiences an unexpected twist when Elizabeth’s newest client, Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie), challenges her to develop a battle plan of prayer to save her family. Realizing this, Elizabeth resigns herself to a life of harboring bitterness and resentment for the sake of their daughter. Tony only has eyes for his climb up the corporate ladder and the potential dalliances his success can bring. But beneath this shiny exterior of lives well lived are serious issues destined to boil over. They both have great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and a sparkling dream home in the country. Stallings) and Elizabeth Jordan (Priscilla Shirer) seem to be living the American dream. Smaller in scale than its cinematic predecessors, the Kendrick Brothers make sure War Room packs a powerful punch in its exploration of using prayer as weapon rather than a crutch. Instead, viewers are presented with a fierce battle between husband and wife. Following a series of recent controversial Supreme Court rulings, sexuality issues in the news, and more than two years of increasing racial tension across the United States a new movie offering a solution to these issues seems to be coming at just the right time.įrom the creators of highly-successful faith-based films Courageous, Fireproof, and Facing the Giants, comes War Room, a story that doesn’t feature intense police car chase scenes, perilous firefighting, or tenacious death crawls across the gridiron.
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