The Masked Saint (2016)

Such a frustrating disappointment

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

All the negative reviews didn't dampen my heartfelt love for this film! Besides, I recognized Roddy Piper in the cast -- surely just before his untimely death. Although it was so good to see Rowdie Roddy again, the story has warmth, heart, and all sorts of Good Stuff. So when you get tired of the nonsense that Hollywood typically wants to fill you with, tired of ray guns, monsters, and the like, give this film a look -- you won't be disappointed.

I loved every second of this flix, I got lifted and remained so suspended on billowy clouds and just eased bax with the Saint at the helm to bear me to a better place transfiguring the temporal, transcending ennui, whereupon I was laid to rest onto the vast empyrean stardust in a providential transmutation. Kick ass job! The Reaper was incredible! Rowdy was awesome, totalee!!!! Just a throw-bax to some fun flix from my formative years and really enjoyed the message.... Good does triumph... unfortunately this is a flix so, yeah, afterwards I was a lil' let down , hey coming down isn't always easy, Yet, hand in hand with the Saint, reflecting on the lil' remembrances of this lil' gem, surely a graceful landing is vouchsafed! Pray, do give it chance, that is how I came across this lil' angel, by chance, or maybe divine providence? Who the hell knows, all I know is I had some fun! Chillexed and love it...

The synopsis on Fandango (and, frankly speaking, most other sites) said that this was a story about a WWF fighter turned preacher who moved to a troubled small town to take over a failing baptist church. It also described that the preacher becomes a vigilante at night to help clean up the town, and that this was based on a true story. This sounded really interesting as described!The reality is that it was a 2 hour sermon on biblical lessons (do unto others, good Samaritan, etc etc etc). The in your face Christian homily (it wasn't even cleverly disguised) was boring and (spoiler alert) the "vigilantism" that occurred was accidental rather than what was implied (meaning the expectation was that this preacher would dress up in his WWF gear and go out looking to stop the bad guys). In reality the masked saint only accidentally happened upon two occurrences throughout the two hour film where he "stopped the bad guys". He was not looking to stop bad things from happening at all, he just happened to be in the wrong place at the right time on the two occurrences and helped solve a problem. If you are expecting vigilantism on the scale of something like season 1 of CW's the Arrow, you will be sorely disappointed.The characters were so dull and obvious, I doubt even a 6 year old could appreciate them. I am sure Christians would recommend this movie to others, if only so that they can sit around in a bible study class to discuss the underlying biblical passages related to various scenes in the film (and if that is what you are in to, then this movie might be right for you). The only thing in the story that was true was that the WWF character did indeed move to a small town to help a failing church. In reality, no vigilantism existed (which again, was misleading).Other than the interest group described above, do not waste your money by seeing this film, as it will give incentive to Hollywood to continue to manufacture such garbage. I feel duped.

Very entertaining and uplifting movie-you will feel better when you walk out of the movie than when you walked in-Great to see a clean, well acted, feel good movie for a change. Brett Granstaff stars as the main character in his first leading role, does his own stunts, and did a great job!The movie is inspired by the true story of Chris Whaley who was the actual Masked Saint. The movie is not only for wrestling fans but for all, as it has a great message about a man and wife that see the good in people and stand up for what they feel is right. The supporting cast does a great job too. Definitely recommend it to put a big smile on your face!