Persecuted (2014)

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Absolutely the worst movie.

Absolutely Fantastic

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

James Remar was constantly accused of doing scandalous things by Kim Catrel in SATC. In Persecuted, the stakes are higher and his accusers are far more vicious than Samantha following him in a wig while papering his neighborhood. The score is absolutely revetting and it really should have a sound track. In addition, the sound design really added to the visual effects. Loations were beautiful and made a strong case for some of the emotional twists and turns. This film took a very entertaining look at a possible "what if" outcome from the very real current political and religious tensions we have going on in todays world. It's wonderful to see late Fred Thompson do great work.

I thought the movie was well made. I thought the acting was great except for the little girl in the movie. She was looking at the camera in her scene. Other than that the acting was good. I thought the plot was interesting and a refreshing twist from the usual Faith based movie genre. Personally, however, I thought the movie was highly lacking in any real inspiration. I was put out that the priest is shown lighting up a large cigar and that drinking is portrayed as a normal Christian activity for ministers of the Word. That said, I can very well understand someone who stands up for the Word of God being a target of attack by those who would like to see the "order" of things on the religious scene to change. All in all I give the movie a 5 out of 10... equal on pros and cons in my opinion. I didn't hate the movie. I didn't love the movie. Would I recommend the movie? Not really.

If I could have voted less than "1", I would have. AWFUL movie. I don't know why the actors took such crappy roles, but they must have been really needing the money! Honestly, it is just a right-wing propaganda film.... I would end the review here, but it is too short. So...I guess I have no choice but to bash it some more! The lighting was awful. The camera shots were confusing. The actors were OK, but the roles themselves were just not believable. The premise of the film was actually intriguing (otherwise I wouldn't have seen it), but they totally failed. There was no attempt to provide any background for the characters and the "persecution" was on an individual who just happened to be a Christian. Not of all Christians. I see how this would have been an "inspiring" film if you were a member of CPAC....but otherwise....nah. If you believe that the Gays and Muslims are soon to be beheading Christians in their front yards anyway now, then you will probably like this "movie". Otherwise don't wast your time!

Persecuted is a very apt title as watching this religious mumbo jumbo was persecutory! Everything is contrived, even the preachers name. Propaganda reigns supreme, the poor Christian right being marginalised by an increasingly diverse religious society. Right wing conspiracy theorists will love this but it is dreadful from start to finish, even good actors could not save this garbage.Religious freedom features heavily but only appears to support christians! Very slow moving film, plot flaws everywhere and cheap looking, defo looks like a made for TV movie and should be restricted to god channels. Save 90 minutes of your life and give this a miss!!!