Ladies & gentlemen, today, we are going to be reviewing something more special. Why special, you may ask? Well, I say that because of the fact that this film was only in theaters for three days from October 4th through 6th. Originally planned for a real theatrical release, either because the movie makers were forced to do so, or some other reason, they decided to make this a three night event. So, with that in mind, let’s talk about God’s Not Dead 4: We The People.
Plot: Some homeschool parents, along with Pastor Reverend Dave Hill (David A.R. White) travel to Washington D.C. to settle a matter about whether or not homeschooling kids, as well as starting out with reading the Bible is the right thing to do. That is after the government is doing everything in their power to take away their parent’s rights. Will the Reverend, and the homeschooling parent’s case prevail against the government’s plans to take away their homeschooling rights?
Okay, first off, it has been great to see this movie series come up with some really great plots in the first place. I mean what, for the first film, it was with a student attempting to prove the existence of God to an atheist teacher, and non-Christian students, a teacher standing up for her beliefs in a secular setting in the second film, and of course the meaning of what it truly means to be the church to others in the third film. And now comes along the fourth film, with parents having to stand up for their rights to how they want to homeschool their kids. So, how did they do with this plot in the end? Well, the plot is of course different from the other three films. And you know what? That’s great. Honestly movies like this series have seemed to help people understand why it’s so important for anyone who loves God to stand up for their belief in Him in regards to all aspects of their lives. I mean whether it’s teaching, being a light unto non-believers in a secular world, what have you, God’s Not Dead 4: We The People does not fail to get it’s message once again. However, I must ask this? Why on Earth did this film play as a Fathom Events deal for three days, and not play in theaters for several weeks like the other three films did? Are movie theaters not fans of playing these movies, or even Christian movies period? Seriously, this is ridiculous. If this keeps up, I wouldn’t be surprised if some people decided not to go to movie theaters as often, you know? But regardless, this movie does a great job of showing how some people have most likely suffered in regards like this. If not, it does great with showing how a trial like this would effect others who could potentially suffer from a situation like this. But most importantly, God’s Not Dead 4: We The People does a great job of teaching lessons like how we shouldn’t let people in power tell us how we should run schools, our homes, and things like that. Oh, and it was great that this movie incorporated homeschool parents, who didn’t even believe in God, and yet have those parents being portrayed as being against the whole ridiculous deal of how parents can, or can’t homeschool their children. Oh, and how about this movie exposing some of the hypocrisy that goes on in leadership sometimes as well? Anyway, the acting with people like David A.R. White, Antonio Sabato Jr., and Francesca Battistelli, among some others is really good too. Who would have guessed that a day would come when a Christian artist would come and act in a Christian film, or even film period? Then again, Michael Tait, and the Newsboys did make cameos in the first two films of this series, but that likely was different, was it not? Regardless, it was great to include Francesca Battistelli in this movie cast as well. Oh, and David A.R. White is great as usual too. He seems to know how to put heart, and character into his role as Reverend Dave Hill. Finally, how about the other characters being likable as well?
And that’s my review for God’s Not Dead 4: We The People. However soon this movie comes out on video, people who never saw it during the three days that it showed, must make it a point to see it. I’m sad that this probably won’t be talked about as much as the other three films. It’s a shame, since it is a really good film like the others. The characters are great, and acting is phenomenal, the messages are timeless, and the film serves as a great reminder to stand up for what’s right in the end. Definitely see it on video if, or when you can. It’s not one that should be forgotten simply because it was only in theaters for three days. Rather, it should be regarded as worth seeing.
Final Grade: A+
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