War Room empowers Christians to use prayer as a powerful weapon

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Movie Title:      War Room
Grade:   A-
Rating:   PG, 2 hours
In a Nutshell:    By AffirmFilms,  this faith-inspiring film will empower Christians to use prayer as a powerful weapon in their lives.  The film is definitely geared towards viewers who are already Christians with the intent to motivate us to be “hot” in our faith, not lukewarm. 
I love the concept of battling for our loved ones with a strategy in our prayers so that our faith has true power.
Uplifting theme: 
  •  “The life we’re given should never be taken for granted.” – Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie)
  • “To win any battle, you’ve got to have the right strategy and resources and victories don’t come by accident.” – Miss Clara
  • It takes courage to live the gospel.
Things I liked:
  • I love the idea of Clara’s “Prayers Answered” frame on the wall upstairs, a document that lists blessings received.
  • Not everyone is lucky enough to have their own private closet like Clara’s or Elizabeth’s, but we can find someplace in our home to turn into a War Room.
  • Clara makes for a great preacher.
  • I wish I could cry like Priscilla Shirer does…just delicate, sincere tears, unlike when I cry and my whole face turns red and puffy while my nose runs.  ha ha
  • Imagine how we could bind Satan if we all gave speeches to him like the one Elizabeth did that one night outside her front door.
  • Clara was adorable with her “dumb” phone and smartphone.
  • I love how well-worn Clara’s scriptures were.
  • I know it was just a movie, but the grace felt real. 
  • I love how Clara taught Elizabeth that she can’t change anyone; the Lord is the only one who can.
  • The production value was one of the best I’ve seen for a Christian movie.  Christian films can often look so cheesy with wooden actors.
Things I didn’t like:
  • It is heavy-handed preaching.  Non-Christian critics think the movie is ridiculous.
  • Even with faithful prayer, not all of our prayers are tied up in a neat bow in the end like in this movie.  Life is hard and full of things that don’t go our way.
  • Some of the acting was a bit stiff and surface-level.


Funny lines:
  •  “You know what my mama used to say to me?  She said submitting to your husband is so you can duck so the Lord can hit your husband.” – Mandy (Beth Moore)
  • “Oh Devil!  You just got your butt kicked!” – Clara 
Interesting lines:
  • “Just because you argue doesn’t mean you fight well.” – Clara
  • “When I fought against my husband, I was fighting against my own husband and my family.” – Clara
  • “Why did you do that?” –  Danielle Jordan (Alena Pitts)
“Because that’s how I wanted to be treated by him.” – Tony Jordan (T.C. Stallings)
  • “I would rather have a man chasing Jesus than a house full of stuff.” – Elizabeth
Tips for parents:   

 

  • The film deals with issues of marital fidelity and corporate stealing.
  • No profanity.
 

 

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