War Room

Name: War Room
Genre: Drama
Released: August 28, 2015
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 26
Cast: Beth Moore, Karen Abercrombie, Priscilla Evans Shirer, T.C. Stallings

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TriStar Pictures | Release Date: August 28, 2015 | PG

Starring: Beth Moore, Karen Abercrombie, Priscilla Evans Shirer, T.C. Stallings

Summary: Tony (T.C. Stallings) and Elizabeth Jordan (Priscilla Evans Shirer) have it all—great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan’s world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success and flirts with temptation,Tony (T.C. Stallings) and Elizabeth Jordan (Priscilla Evans Shirer) have it all—great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan’s world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success and flirts with temptation, Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie), and is challenged to establish a “war room” and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony’s hidden struggles come to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends to his family and prove Miss Clara’s wisdom that victories don’t come by accident. [TriStar Pictures]… Expand

Director: Alex Kendrick

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG

Runtime: 120 min

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Joe McGovern

Sep 11, 2015

War Room is a gold-plated piece of Bible thumping that’s resonating with the same audience that watches Jimmy Stewart get touched by an angel every December in "It’s a Wonderful Life" — and cry next to Christmas trees, despite that film’s many hackneyed religious devices. Read full review

Joe Leydon

Aug 31, 2015

It’s easy to laugh at the arrant contrivances and heavy-handed dialogue in the script penned by Alex and Stephen Kendrick. But it’s even easier to admire the persuasive sincerity and emotional potency of the lead performances by Shirer and Stallings, who do not transcend their material so much as imbue it with conviction. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Aug 29, 2015

Should well succeed in attracting their literally faithful audiences, although its heavy-handed proselytizing and soap opera-ish storytelling will prove a turn-off to those who don't pray on a daily basis. Read full review

Kimberley Jones

Aug 26, 2015

I lodge no complaint against the film’s emphasis on prayer, even if, dramatically, it’s not scintillating stuff to watch. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Sep 3, 2015

It’s just a clumsily written, flatly-acted sermon built on some of the same stereotypes that made Tyler Perry rich. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Fagerholm

Sep 2, 2015

It may not be as brazenly offensive as “God’s Not Dead” or as spectacularly inept as “Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas,” but it’s still awful, offering all the forced humor and superficial substance of a half-baked homily. Read full review

Brad Wheeler

Sep 18, 2015

The faith-based War Room is so named because life is a battle to be strategized, with, in the case of God’s infomercial of a film, a large bedroom closet serving as scripture-plastered command centre. Read full review

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monique319

Aug 22, 2020

This is SUCH A GREAT MOVIE literally from start to finish!! This is a must see! If you are struggling in your marriage, job, family, relationships watch this movie. Your life will he changed forever.

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drenyob

Sep 23, 2015

Inspiring movie that will give many hope for their relationships, marriages, and families. Watching this movie will give people the tools they need to handle a few of life's difficulties. Acting was on par, but it's more the message that will have a lasting impression on people. I recommend it.

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BigTuna1952

Aug 31, 2015

Just saw this movie and it was awesome. The theater was a sell out and broke into applause at the end....wow! This movie is well written and extremely will acted. The woman who plays the prayer warrior is simply amazing and moving. Our 12 year old daughter loved the movie and so did we! IJust saw this movie and it was awesome. The theater was a sell out and broke into applause at the end....wow! This movie is well written and extremely will acted. The woman who plays the prayer warrior is simply amazing and moving. Our 12 year old daughter loved the movie and so did we! I highly recommend ignoring the negative comments and go and judge for yourself...you will not be disappointed. It has been a long time since I sat in a packed theater and listened to cheering as well as watching so many emotionally moved people. The message is incredibly inspiring and uplifting and rings true.… Expand

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Momdlap

Sep 10, 2015

Enjoyed movie. Message of trust in God, unconditional love and forgiveness was refreshing to hear and see. It particularly spoke to those of us who claim to be Christian but often lack faith.

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TheQuietGamer

Feb 26, 2016

The Kendrick's are back with another christian drama. The scenario is believable and delivers an effective message about how faith in God will help you through the hardest of times. While this is sure to be a huge hit with Christian audiences it's popularity with non-believers is much lessThe Kendrick's are back with another christian drama. The scenario is believable and delivers an effective message about how faith in God will help you through the hardest of times. While this is sure to be a huge hit with Christian audiences it's popularity with non-believers is much less certain. Those who actively have something against religion of any form need not apply.

While believable, the struggling marriage angle has been played many times before. The catch here is the religious angle. If you've watched the Kendrick's "Fireproof" they retread a lot of the same material here. That isn't necessarily a bad thing though. It's just very predictable.

At times my mind would wander for the slower bits just because I knew where those scenes were headed. It's an effective way to get the message across, but one that feels simplistic and easy. Even the characters themselves are stereotypes we've seen time and time again. However the actors portraying them do a great job with the material. They feel natural and real in their roles. It allows for the film's cheesier moments to go down easier.

To help break up the drama the movie has some nice bits of humor interspersed throughout. It's a nice touch and allows the film to have a little bit of everything. Humor, heart, and a good message are all present, but the less than stellar execution and presentation of morals that feels more like a lesson plan than a realistic movie are likely to make this a turn off for most non-believers. It's got so much pandering and stereotypes on display it's almost as if Tyler Perry made a faith-based movie.

If you've got the faith of God in you then it's definitely a movie you'll enjoy. If not, then unless you have an open mind this is one you are better off avoiding. It won't change your mind and you are going to be less likely to put up with it's flaws.

As far as I'm concerned though it's a solid movie. One with issues, but a sweet, harmless message that appeals to the believer in me. I enjoyed it even if it's not something I can rave about. I would most definitely recommend it to my fellow christians and the more tolerant of non-believers.… Expand

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EpicLadySponge

Feb 3, 2016

So critics say that Fantastic Four (2015 reboot) is better than this? Or they even say my latest low score is better than this? No... even... way. Those two are so bad they don't deserve respect; however, this does and I'm about to give it a chance.

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CTHReviews

Sep 11, 2018

So, the moral of War Room is if your husband is abusive, then it's YOUR fault, and you need to pray to God for him to forgive YOU and let him do all of the work instead of getting counselling or if all else fails, a divorce.

That's a disgusting, sexist message.

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