Fresh
This upright and thoughtful film boasts a level of quality and noble purpose that Hollywood has all but abandoned.
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
God's Army 2: States of Grace
Beyond faith, beyond reason, beyond experience.
2005 · 2h 8m · PG-13 Action, Drama
Overview
A drive-by shooting in Venice, California, changes the lives of five people forever. States of Grace tells the story of a homeless street preacher, Louis, a gang banger, Carl, an aspiring actress, Holly, and two young missionaries, Lozano and Farrell, in what critics have hailed as one of the finest films of the year and one of the best Christian-themed films ever made.
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82%
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Rotten
Might feel like a Hollywood movie but it's clearly not. Dutcher, who also wrote the screenplay, does his share of sermonizing and clobbers the audience over the head with a spiritual ending.
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
Fresh
An uncompromising, disconsolate pic about crises of faith.
Scott Foundas, Variety
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