I'm almost afraid to criticize this movie, as it clearly was a passion project from a church of devout Christians who were enthusiastic about bringing the origin story of the hymn "The Love of God" to the TV screen. However, this movie is yet another example of amateurish filmmaking, no matter how passionate, still looking amateurish.
Again, the filmmakers had their hearts in the right place, and that very much shows in this film. There are many sets and costumes depicting many different historical time periods, none of which are convincing but you have to give them credit for trying their best. The acting is either overly dramatic or banal, mainly because none of the actors had any training. The only non-white actors in the entire movie - three African-American brothers - pick up orange crates at a factory because the filmmakers couldn't think of anywhere else to put them apparently. The music is just so-so, and so is the cinematography. The plot features several scenes, as well as a vague childhood romance, that don't add anything of relevance to the story and just serve as filler.
All in all, this movie is a classic example of a low-budget travesty paved with good intentions. The filmmakers didn't have nearly enough money to make what they wanted to make, and they did the best with what they had. That, as well as this movie being Garry Nation's film debut, makes me somewhat forgive this movie's flaws, and I encourage you to at least give this movie a chance.
Again, the filmmakers had their hearts in the right place, and that very much shows in this film. There are many sets and costumes depicting many different historical time periods, none of which are convincing but you have to give them credit for trying their best. The acting is either overly dramatic or banal, mainly because none of the actors had any training. The only non-white actors in the entire movie - three African-American brothers - pick up orange crates at a factory because the filmmakers couldn't think of anywhere else to put them apparently. The music is just so-so, and so is the cinematography. The plot features several scenes, as well as a vague childhood romance, that don't add anything of relevance to the story and just serve as filler.
All in all, this movie is a classic example of a low-budget travesty paved with good intentions. The filmmakers didn't have nearly enough money to make what they wanted to make, and they did the best with what they had. That, as well as this movie being Garry Nation's film debut, makes me somewhat forgive this movie's flaws, and I encourage you to at least give this movie a chance.