God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness

Name: God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
Genre: Drama
Released: March 30, 2018
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 33
Cast: Anne Leighton, Barry Clifton, Benjamin Ochieng, Buddy Campbell, Caitlin Leahy

2018

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Pure Flix Entertainment | Release Date: March 30, 2018 | PG

Starring: Anne Leighton, Barry Clifton, Benjamin Ochieng, Buddy Campbell, Caitlin Leahy, Cissy Houston, David A.R. White, David Maldonado, Gregory Alan Williams, Jennifer Taylor, John Corbett, Jude S. Walko, Mark Sivertsen, Mike C. Manning, Nikki Donley, Samantha Boscarino, Shane Harper, Tatum O'Neal, Ted McGinley

Summary: God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness is an inspirational drama that centers on Pastor Dave (David A.R. White) and the unimaginable tragedy he endures when his church, located on the grounds of the local university, is burned down. But his dreams of rebuilding the church face an unexpected setback when university officials reject his plans toGod's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness is an inspirational drama that centers on Pastor Dave (David A.R. White) and the unimaginable tragedy he endures when his church, located on the grounds of the local university, is burned down. But his dreams of rebuilding the church face an unexpected setback when university officials reject his plans to rebuild, determining that the church is no longer relevant in today’s society. Trusting in the motto that he has lived by that “God is good all the time,” Pastor Dave enlists the legal help of his estranged brother Pearce (John Corbett), who is an attorney but also an atheist. As they partner together for a united cause, the brothers come to understand that not every victory requires defeating the opposition, and there is a greater win when you heal and rebuild with compassion and respect for others.… Expand

Director: Michael Mason

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG

Runtime: 105 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Mar 29, 2018

This one, taken on its own terms, isn’t bad in a TV-movie-fodder-as-parable way. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Mar 29, 2018

While God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness proves less fiery in its preaching than its predecessors, it's also a significantly duller offering. How could it not be, considering that its main plot element involves a courtroom battle over real estate? Read full review

RogerEbert.com Sheila O'Malley

Mar 30, 2018

A lot of grappling happens. The community grapples. The characters grapple. People grapple alone, people grapple together. Grappling is more interesting to watch than certainty, any day of the week. Read full review

Noel Murray

Mar 29, 2018

God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness, directed by Michael Mason, is less strident than the two surprise hits that preceded it, but it still tells a programmatic story, rooted in presumptions. Read full review

Steve Davis

Apr 4, 2018

To its credit, this third GND installment earnestly attempts to give some degree of lip service to diverging perspectives on the socio-religious-political scale without too much proselytizing, although there’s never any question about who’s side it’s on. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 2, 2018

The virtues of God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness, are few. So let’s get them out of the way right out of the gate. It’s replaced the generally hostile, defensive and political tone of the first two films with a veneer of “We have to learn to get along.” It’s still toxic, only less so. Read full review

Vadim Rizov

Mar 29, 2018

A Light In Darkness isn’t as offensive as the first film—it lacks the requisite misogyny and Islamophobia, and does a better job of looking like it’s almost a real movie—but it’s not far behind, an emblematic film for the foul moment. Read full review

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DJPETER84

Aug 22, 2018

There is this idea that movies have to be entertaining, fun, and Academy Award level or they get dismissed (e.g., The 15:17 to Paris). This movie along with the others in the series, in my opinion, is not meant to be those things but meant to inspire discussion on truth, morality,There is this idea that movies have to be entertaining, fun, and Academy Award level or they get dismissed (e.g., The 15:17 to Paris). This movie along with the others in the series, in my opinion, is not meant to be those things but meant to inspire discussion on truth, morality, government, religion through stories that are based on real events and current events. Spiritual ·Family Movie ·Inspiring ·Uplifting ·Great Ending ·Thought Provoking… Expand

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Dostoyevsky3

May 5, 2020

I will bring God's Not Dead: A Light In Darkness out of the red and back into the yellow with my positive powers. Yippee.

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AngryIgor

Apr 16, 2018

this movies makes SJW anti-white, anti-western, muslim-lovers angry so its really good thing. Iam not christian but i like it... BTW: if this movie was about muslims and islam leftie reviewers would praise it and give it 10/10. So yeah DEUS VULT

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WizardTim

Jul 22, 2021

I can't say this one was any better or worse than the other 2, I'm honestly giving this one the highest score of the three for being pretty much forgettable, but it still looses points for relying on the same damn song at the end. I know it's in the movies title, but seriously, can't theyI can't say this one was any better or worse than the other 2, I'm honestly giving this one the highest score of the three for being pretty much forgettable, but it still looses points for relying on the same damn song at the end. I know it's in the movies title, but seriously, can't they find a new song?… Expand

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Noahboy

Jul 21, 2019

It's better than the other two, but it still fails to not preach to the choir, causing it to end up isolating non-Protestants.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

GunnerMcDagget

Apr 9, 2018

Unlike the first two movies, the 3rd fortunately spends less time persecuting atheists and other non-Christian religious denominations in its attempt to treat Christians like the most persecuted people in the world. On the the downside it is still poorly written and poorly directed, and itUnlike the first two movies, the 3rd fortunately spends less time persecuting atheists and other non-Christian religious denominations in its attempt to treat Christians like the most persecuted people in the world. On the the downside it is still poorly written and poorly directed, and it serves no purpose other than to scare away any person who is potentially on the fence about Christianity.… Expand

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GAMERGUYCASUAL

May 31, 2018

I don't even know if I can bring myself together enough to write this review about this pile of **** I'm a Christian and I can't stand this movie.

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