A lot of reviewers believe this is just propaganda and says the movie generalizes all (small spoiler alert) Muslims, atheists, and others; however that is not the case. It is simply telling a story,as all movies do, it can not possibly get every story/ scenario that ever existed nor can it include every friend that you know who is a nice atheist or Muslim or whatever. I am sorry to say this, but no movie actually can in 110 minutes. It is simply telling about (small spoiler alert) a few people who are connected in various ways and their journey to the Christian Faith.
And to address the "propaganda" comments, guess what you are right- in some degree. In order for something to be labeled as propaganda it must first be false or exaggerated. There was nothing in this move that is false/ exaggerated because people have been/are killed for the Christian Faith about everyday (yes it's true Google it!) so since that extreme is currently happening anything less can not be an exaggeration nor false.
The second qualification one would need to call something propaganda is to "further a cause". Which, duh, the movie is called God's Not Dead. It is telling you in the title what it's motivations are. It is being more obvious than a commercial you see on TV or an ad in a magazine. If you still think that is horrible have you ever heard of the words "product placement" or "plug". The most talented and skilled actors, producers, directors, of movies and film all do it. Think about your favorite TV show and watch how the main actor just happens to be drinking a Sprite- does this make you angry? Well, if it doesn't then you are getting mad about obvious acts of persuasion (this movie) but not about subliminal. Hmmm.
It has some great stories and it tells them well. Go see the movie!
And to address the "propaganda" comments, guess what you are right- in some degree. In order for something to be labeled as propaganda it must first be false or exaggerated. There was nothing in this move that is false/ exaggerated because people have been/are killed for the Christian Faith about everyday (yes it's true Google it!) so since that extreme is currently happening anything less can not be an exaggeration nor false.
The second qualification one would need to call something propaganda is to "further a cause". Which, duh, the movie is called God's Not Dead. It is telling you in the title what it's motivations are. It is being more obvious than a commercial you see on TV or an ad in a magazine. If you still think that is horrible have you ever heard of the words "product placement" or "plug". The most talented and skilled actors, producers, directors, of movies and film all do it. Think about your favorite TV show and watch how the main actor just happens to be drinking a Sprite- does this make you angry? Well, if it doesn't then you are getting mad about obvious acts of persuasion (this movie) but not about subliminal. Hmmm.
It has some great stories and it tells them well. Go see the movie!