God's Not Dead: In God We Trust - new release movie in Theaters September 12 [Review & Giveaway]

My thoughts: I highly anticipated this faith-based movie.  I really wanted to like this movie because of the overall premise that Christians should have a voice in the public square, and also that Christians should have the opportunity to vote for those who will uphold Christian morals and standards of government. However, I found much of the movie unappealing to me, personally.

I felt that the pastor in the movie should have been more "pulled together" in his personal style. He looked unkempt and unappealing. (I don't know if this was the chosen of portrayal by the actor or because of director's guidance?) He did not appear to be strong intellectually, and seemed to be easily manipulated by a political faction that wanted to use his voice simply because it would strengthen their own political goals. So not a good representation of Christian pastors I respect.

I felt that the opposition party in the election campaign was presented as basically satanic in beliefs and actions. No, the movie didn't depict devil worship or anything so strong and contrary to Christianity, but it was a bit off-putting. 

The acting was not the worse but neither was it top grade. 

Perhaps the release of this movie at this time in the USA is meant to sway the presidential election just mere weeks after the movie's release. It doesn't look as though the characters are meant to emulate current real life people involved in present day elections, but the premise seems to be that of presenting the American two major political parties. I find this unappealing.  

So I'd give the movie perhaps a 3-star rating; but I did find it worthwhile to watch.

Synopsis: Amid political and spiritual turmoil, Reverend David Hill steps up to run for Congress after an incumbent's sudden death. Battling against Peter Kane, who aims to erase religion from policy, David's fight becomes a beacon of hope and optimism for people seeking moral leadership in a divided world.

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DISCLOSURE: Many thanks to Pinnacle Peak Pictures for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. I received a screener's link to view the movie, "God's Not Dead: In God We Trust," prior to public release. Opinions given are my own. I received a small renumeration for posting and reviewing the film. Winner's Amazon gift card is provided by movie producer and/or publicist and will be emailed directly to the winner. Chat With Vera is not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes.