Movie review : Machine Gun Preacher

When ex-biker-gang member Sam Childers (Butler) makes the life-changing decision to go to East Africa to help repair homes destroyed by civil war, he is outraged by the unspeakable horrors faced by the region’s vulnerable populace, especially the children. Ignoring the warnings of more experienced aide workers, Sam breaks ground for an orphanage where it’s most needed-in the middle of territory controlled by the brutal Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a renegade militia that forces youngsters to become soldiers before they even reach their teens. But for Sam, it is not enough to shelter the LRA’s intended victims. Determined to save as many as possible, he leads armed missions deep into enemy territory to retrieve kidnapped children, restoring peace to their lives-and eventually his own.

PROS

• Gerard Butler gives one of  his best performance of his career showing his power, passion, emotion and strength.
• Very gripping story line .

CONS

• Some of parts seemed to fast forward without proper explanation.
• It  lacks balance . we never discover what Childers’ enemies are fighting for, or much about the background of the conflict.

CONCLUSION

It is based on a true story about one man trying to make difference, it is a  heartbreaking, inspiring and action-packed drama. It will leave you feeling like you need to do more to help people.

“If we allow ourselves to be full of hate, then they’ve won.  We must not allow them to take our hearts.”

RATING

4 out of 5

By Kapa187