The Grace Card

Name: The Grace Card
Genre: Drama
Released: February 25, 2011
Rating: 43

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: February 25, 2011 | PG-13

Summary: Everything can change in an instant... and take a lifetime to unravel. When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God... and everyone else. Can Mac and his new patrol partner, Sgt. Sam Wright, somehow join forces to help one another when it'sEverything can change in an instant... and take a lifetime to unravel. When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God... and everyone else. Can Mac and his new patrol partner, Sgt. Sam Wright, somehow join forces to help one another when it's impossible to look past their differences - especially the most obvious one? Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal wounds by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer "The Grace Card"... and never underestimate the power of God's love. (Samuel Goldwyn)

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Director: David G. Evans

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG-13

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Steve Persall

Feb 23, 2011

This is a solid, sincere affirmation of faith and forgiveness. Praise the Lord, and pass the popcorn. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Feb 25, 2011

The Grace Card is a surprisingly hard-edged, faith-based drama. Read full review

Joe Leydon

Feb 25, 2011

Blessed with fine performances, credible dialogue and slick production values that belie a reportedly paltry budget, The Grace Card ranks among the better religious-themed indies released in recent years. Read full review

Steven Rea

Feb 24, 2011

To say that The Grace Card piles it on is an understatement of profound dimensions. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

Feb 24, 2011

The Grace Card becomes increasingly involving and assured, yet when the inevitable moment of truth arrives for the coming-apart Mac, the film lapses into melodrama, contrivance and improbability. Read full review

Mark Holcomb

Feb 22, 2011

By refusing to even suggest that racism is a walloping social problem rather than an individual, circumstantial one with an easy fix, it does a rotten job of preaching to the choir. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Feb 25, 2011

Faith-based audiences may find comfort here, but the film's heavy-handedness is a burden it can't overcome. Read full review

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Lansdenrs

Sep 1, 2013

Outstanding picture. Great performances by the whole cast. Tremendous piece of work. Very underrated movie. One of the better christian movies i have seen.

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jc15

Oct 2, 2011

I don't understand how a documentary about gay life in the 80's can score a 95 and this movie gets such a low rating. This is an excellent movie. If you have any type of moral fiber you will enjoy it. I am amazed at how really good movies get bad reviews from the "experts". Just because youI don't understand how a documentary about gay life in the 80's can score a 95 and this movie gets such a low rating. This is an excellent movie. If you have any type of moral fiber you will enjoy it. I am amazed at how really good movies get bad reviews from the "experts". Just because you may not agree with the message, doesn't mean its a bad movie. I didn't give 'broke back mountain' a bad review because I didn't like its message.… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

May 30, 2015

The filmmaking here is amateur. Scene changes aren't always seamless thanks to the occasional fade to black that lasts for a second or two. It's things like that which pull you out of the experience. Despite a mostly competent cast and solid dialog the movie falls short thanks to poorThe filmmaking here is amateur. Scene changes aren't always seamless thanks to the occasional fade to black that lasts for a second or two. It's things like that which pull you out of the experience. Despite a mostly competent cast and solid dialog the movie falls short thanks to poor direction and predictable plot that ends up not feeling as fleshed out as it should have been.

It's definitely an indie movie. The fancy tricks big budget movies use to make things look more attractive just aren't present here. That's not really an issue. The issue is that the director clearly doesn't have much experience. As a result quite a few scenes just feel contrived. This is especially true of "Mac" (Michael Joiner). When he accepts God's grace the change in his life is instantaneous and everything works out just as quickly. We never get to see him struggle to rebuild the bridges he had burned. It takes a lot of the emotional impact out of the film.

That's not to say the film doesn't have any at all though. Quite the opposite really. The message of faith and God's grace will still resonate with Christian audiences. The movie is at it's best when it touches on the tricky topic of racism. It has some mature things to say on the topic, even if it doesn't quite hit all the right notes. It ends up being powerful and uplifting to watch a man overcome his problems and find peace with God. It makes the film worth watching, but only for the right audience.

No, it doesn't quite get everything perfect. The amateur feeling nature of it all does end up bringing it down. However the morals it supplies are sure to make it enjoyable for Christian audiences. Although even the most forgiving Christian will recognize that there are plenty of better alternatives out there. It won't do anything for the nonbelievers. If you are a Christian looking for a movie that celebrates and preaches the grace of God then this is for you. Just know that you'll see it's not the best put together film out there. For those who do not believe in God the obvious issues with the filmmaking will kill it for you even more than it's message of faith.… Expand

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