Courageous (2011)

Courageous: Directed by Alex Kendrick. With Ken Bevel, Alex Kendrick, Kevin Downes, Renee Jewell. When a tragedy strikes close to home, four police officers struggle with their faith and their roles as husbands and fathers; together they make a decision that will change all of their lives.

“I bought a ticket for this film knowing nothing about it other than it was new. When I arrived at the theater it was packed … something I have not seen in a very long time. The audience really responded, and gave a standing ovation at the end. Like a breath of fresh air and a key time in our nationu0026#39;s history. Watching the credits closely, it was clear that this was a Christian production all the catering, for example, was done by churches). I have no particular religious agenda, but I found this film balanced and never felt as though I was being subjected to religious propaganda. It is an action-packed story, and is carried by the weight of the events that all ring true. All on and off screen work is first rate, and even the children are solid and credible. Technical details and production value is all highly professional.”