Courageous is the latest production from the folks at Sherwood who gave us Facing the Giants and Fireproof. This movie, cinematically, is the best one yet. The action sequences are riveting. (Okay, understandably it’s not James Bond explosives etc. but, nontheless, the screenwriters created HIGH stakes by having the audience emotionally invested in the lives of the characters.)
Here’s a little overview:
When tragedy strikes the life of a small town deputy sheriff, he is left with a decision to become angry or grateful. The grief is enormous, and his whole family is affected. There are no good answers. He puts the responsibility on himself as the leader of his family to bring them all out of crippling grief to the point where they can inspire others to make a difference.
There, I don’t think I gave anything away
Got to say…I don’t usually cry at movies, but with this one I just couldn’t help it. (Good screenwriting/acting.) Also, there were some great humor scattered throughout the movie. It was very funny.
Personally, I left the theater challenged to make some changes in my attitudes. I realized I had gotten too attached to a comfy apathy regarding one particular ongoing situation in my life. Courageous inspired me to re-engage, with prayers, and with hope.
If your looking to do something this Saturday, go see Courageous. You won’t be sorry, and it will definitely put things in a good perspective for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.