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Courageous (2011) 6.4
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6.4/10 from 9,154 users
Metascore: 42/100
Reviews: 149 user | 31 critic | 10 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Alex Kendrick |
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Adam Mitchell
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David Thomson
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Nathan Hayes
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Shane Fuller
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Javier Martinez
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T.J
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Dylan Mitchell
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Frank Tyson
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Lauren Etchells | ... |
Emily Mitchell
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Jessa Duggar | ... |
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Joy-Anna Duggar | ... |
Girl Crying at Funeral
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Angelita Nelson | ... |
Carmen Martinez
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Kayla Hayes
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Taylor Hutcherson | ... |
Jade Hays
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Ed Litton | ... |
Pastor Hunt
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Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they face danger every day. Yet when tragedy strikes close to home, these fathers are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, and their faith. From this struggle will come a decision that changes all of their lives. With action, drama, and humor, the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures embraces God's promise to "turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers." Souls will be stirred, and hearts will be challenged to be ... courageous! Written by Anonymous
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Honor Begins At Home See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some violence and drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
30 September 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Reto de valientes See more »Filming Locations:
Albany, Georgia, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$9,063,147 (USA) (30 September 2011)Gross:
$34,522,221 (USA) (20 January 2012)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Lamont: The who?
Adam Mitchell: The snake kings you ever cross 'em?
Lamont: I ain't heard of no snake kings.
Adam Mitchell: We got their leader in the back. If he tries to cut you or go for your throat, just yell and we'll stop the car.
Lamont: Hold on. I ain't ridin with no killer.
Adam Mitchell: Just stay on your side, don't look at him, don't talk to him.
[to Javier]
Adam Mitchell: Martinez, you hurt this guy, I'll put you under the jail, you got it?
Lamont: I ain't ridin with no snake king!
[...]
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(Mark Willard, Mark Harris)
(c) 2011 MAW Music, LLC (BMI); Costal Lyric Publishing (ASCAP)
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Performed by Mark Harris
Master Copyright (c) 2011 Vision Vineyard, L.L.C.
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Trivia
The building where they test/torture Derrick to accept him as a member, was over 100 years old. It had been abandoned, and was torn down right after filming. See more »Goofs
When the thug is put into the back of the squad car with Javier, the boom mic is reflected in the car's rear window. See more »Quotes
Adam Mitchell: You ever hear of the snake kings?Lamont: The who?
Adam Mitchell: The snake kings you ever cross 'em?
Lamont: I ain't heard of no snake kings.
Adam Mitchell: We got their leader in the back. If he tries to cut you or go for your throat, just yell and we'll stop the car.
Lamont: Hold on. I ain't ridin with no killer.
Adam Mitchell: Just stay on your side, don't look at him, don't talk to him.
[to Javier]
Adam Mitchell: Martinez, you hurt this guy, I'll put you under the jail, you got it?
Lamont: I ain't ridin with no snake king!
[...]
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Soundtracks
"When We're Together"(Mark Willard, Mark Harris)
(c) 2011 MAW Music, LLC (BMI); Costal Lyric Publishing (ASCAP)
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Performed by Mark Harris
Master Copyright (c) 2011 Vision Vineyard, L.L.C.
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When I first heard about Courageous, I was intrigued, not because I'm a Christian, but because as a member of a law enforcement family, I can relate to the plot. I wasn't disappointed. The film tells the story of five men and their families, and their decision to step up and face their responsibilities...no matter how hard they may be. Most of them were 'good enough' fathers before, but good enough isn't enough for a man of courage.
Courageous seemed less preachy to me than Fireproof was before it. Most of the acting was much better than I expected (Ken Bevel, in particular, really stepped it up this time). The film was very gritty, very true to life. There were times when I felt like I was watching my family in days past on the screen. Nothing about the reality of job or family was sugarcoated.
My main complaint would be with the plot structure; the story didn't have a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end. There were enough subplots, I thought, to fill two movies, though they all tied together nicely in the end.
Even my sister (who is not a Christian) agreed that she liked it. In the end, I walked away inspired and uplifted, not just by the film's message, but by it's presentation. Fireproof may have been a film I liked and walked away from, but Courageous is definitely one I'll be buying for my DVD collection. As of this film, I am a definite fan of the Kendrick brother's films, and I can't wait for more.