Machine Gun Preacher

Relativity Media | Release Date: September 23, 2011

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 54 Ratings

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lachaczOct 8, 2011

I am not sure why this movie is rated so low. Absolutely incredible. very moving and varying degrees of emotion. I would call this a must see! Dont be fooled by the low ratings

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Sir_BrandonOct 13, 2011

In his best performance yet, Gerard Butler plays a troubled, complex guy who leaves his life of crime for God and becomes a real life hero in Sudan. Machine Gun Preacher is violent and, at times, hard to watch, but the story is inspirationalIn his best performance yet, Gerard Butler plays a troubled, complex guy who leaves his life of crime for God and becomes a real life hero in Sudan. Machine Gun Preacher is violent and, at times, hard to watch, but the story is inspirational and puts the spotlight on an ordinary man doing extraordinary things. But he is far from subtle and chooses to use a gun to get them done. The film can certainly be upsetting, especially when you see how kids in Sudan are treated and what happens if they disobey. But no matter how gruesome some parts may be, Machine Gun Preacher only shows the audience the brutal truth and the cause that Sam Childers is fighting for.

Based on a true story and directed by Marc Forster (Monsterâ… Expand

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MrjoelvOct 3, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing real life story. I found it inspirational how the main character "Sam Childers" changed his life from from a drug addict thug to putting his life on the line to help the orphan kids in Southern Sudan. I like his realism after his conversion. I believe the way he channeled his fearlessness from something dark into something great challenges the audience to greater potential as well.… Expand

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theMKlifeMar 27, 2012

"MACHINE GUN PREACHER" - A very powerful movie. My question is: how many modern American Preachers would actually teach in support of the efforts of San Childers and how many would condemn his methods? This R-rated film is a gritty and"MACHINE GUN PREACHER" - A very powerful movie. My question is: how many modern American Preachers would actually teach in support of the efforts of San Childers and how many would condemn his methods? This R-rated film is a gritty and realistic portrayal of the unimaginable brutality still going on in the Sudan. My favorite aspect of this film was that it showed the deep flaws and humanity of Childers, his struggles, doubts and anger.

My hat is off to Relativity Media and the other production companies for their courage in bringing this movie to us. Stars Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Kathy Baker, Michael Shannon, Madeline Carroll, Souleymane Sy Savane and the rest really put it on the line here!

Too often "christian: films paint an unbelievable picture of the faith process and the way God works in this world. It would be very hard for me to imagine any American church showing this movie to its congregations, but church leaders themselves, at least, need to watch and deal with these realities. How do we reconcile God of the Old Testament with God in the New Testament? Did David have Bible study with Goliath? Was not King Saul commanded by God to wipe out nations? How does this "fit" with the Gospel of peace Jesus preached? We know "the Lord our God is one God" and that He is immutable (never-changing). The concept of Dispensations only shallowly addresses this topic. Preachers: let's hear it!… Expand

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FadeBlackJul 8, 2018

I was expecting a by the numbers action flick, given the reviews.....but instead was utterly blown away by what I watched. First of all, it tackles a topic that is so important yet so very, very, very few mainstream movies want to touch,I was expecting a by the numbers action flick, given the reviews.....but instead was utterly blown away by what I watched. First of all, it tackles a topic that is so important yet so very, very, very few mainstream movies want to touch, which is the atrocities of civil war going on in Sudan (and similar situations across Africa.) It doesn't shy away from displaying the soul-crushing horror of what is happening, and the dangerous insanity in which it drives its protagonist in. In many ways it's about the dangers of different types of radicalism. Radicalism of terror, on one hand; but also radicalism of thinking you need to or you must save the world, which can put you on a path of destruction of everything you supposedly cherish, if not evil. At the same time, the film also goes all out on the **** giving West, which claims that it knows and that it cares about this Hell, but in actions does next to nothing, while proudly waving its little human rights flag out of its ass.

It's an infuriating movie about an infuriating crisis and a furious man, played magnificently by Gerard Butler. It has no easy answers, and or any answers at all really, which is kind of the point. You question everything - religion, civilization, humanity - including yourself, and everything you are doing, and more importantly not doing. This is the very definition of courageous movie-making. What a criminally underrated film.… Expand

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Bruce722Jul 10, 2013

Machine Gun Preacher was a fantastic movie with a plot that almost felt like a modern day version of Schindler's List. Now don't get me wrong. In no way am I saying that this film was anywhere near that level. I'm just saying that some of theMachine Gun Preacher was a fantastic movie with a plot that almost felt like a modern day version of Schindler's List. Now don't get me wrong. In no way am I saying that this film was anywhere near that level. I'm just saying that some of the emotions were similar due to the similarly tragic nature of the true stories they tell. Gerard Butler leads a cast that provide great acting throughout the film and deliver on those emotions. The plot develops well and the reality of the story adds an additional layer of depth. The action sequences were a little weak and unfortunately the movie leans a little too heavily on those scenes. The constant varying perspectives makes you think and the drama is effective. I think the ending felt a bit rushed and the film lacked that climactic emotional sequence that sticks with you but overall, I think most people would really enjoy this movie.… Expand