Unsung Hero

7 reviews for Unsung Hero

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   southernlady – September 9, 2024

   Don’t Miss this Outstanding Faith Based Film!
   I’m always wary when it comes to faith-based films. For too long, most movies in this genre suffered from the curse of pretty terrible acting; mediocre plot writing; and poor production values. They were strictly straight to DVD duds, which treated the Christian faith and discipleship in overly simplistic terms. A major problem of these films was that the characters’ belief often wasn’t believable, and the problems encountered by the characters were not treated realistically.”Unsung Hero” is refreshingly different. Based on the book of the same title, this movie revolves around the experiences of the Smallbone family as they come to the USA (Nashville, TN) in order to give the father, a former tour manager in Australia, an opportunity to begin a new job after a devastating economic downturn and a series of broken business promises. Unfortunately, the new job falls through and the large family is left destitute in a new country. The film doesn’t try to present all the challenges this family faced as ones easily cured. Instead, it deals more subtly with how faith, particularly the Christian faith, forms our attitudes when undergoing difficult, even dark, times. The family’s problems are real, devastating, and disheartening, especially for Mr Smallbone, who undergoes a period of depression and honest self-doubt in the face of mounting failures and loss. This was a man who was proud of his accomplishments. He interacted with some of the best in the Christian pop music genre of the 70s. So he is genuinely shocked as everything crumbles around him; and as a result, he eventually plunges into anger and depression. Personal loss, financial ruin, and a tarnished reputation are hard things for anyone to bear, even Christians. Yet, as Mr. Smallbone goes through this hardship, he discovers a greater reality on the other side as he matures not only as a man, but also in his Christian faith, and in his love for his own family. Mrs. Smallbone, the unsung hero, while struggling with a new culture (while pregnant) and the hardships of going from an affluent lifestyle to a place of absolute poverty, is presented as the rock for both her children and her husband. Yet her optimism never turns cloyingly saccharin. Her faith is unshakable and she guides her children and her husband through all the challenges they encounter by her own prayerful example and her fierce determination and tenacity. She is a woman of great courage whose undying love for her husband and family are palpable.The film is nicely balanced with much humor to off-set the more intense scenes. The child actors are perfectly amazing, especially the one portraying Rebecca St James. She actually resembles the singer as well. It’s also fun to see a younger version of Joel and Luke Smallbone of “For King and Country.” Joel does a great job of portraying his father in the film.So bottom line: See this excellent faith-based movie and be inspired by this wonderful family! The film is appropriate for mature upper elementary age children, 5th grade on up. There are a couple of intense scenes dealing with Mr. Smallbone’s depression and anger. Parents of mature upper elementary age children might need to explain depression to their children and why Mr Smallbone is depressed in the context of the film. A pregnancy (w/ delivery) is shown and complications inferred; nothing graphic is seen at all, however. There’s no profanity, nor other offensive content.

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   Matt & Tracey – September 9, 2024

   What an Incredible Movie!
   I watched the official trailer of this movie and thought it looked pretty good, but the movie was much better than the trailer! My family really likes the group King+Country and we also like the lead singers sister, Rebecca St. James, so we very interested to see how their family ended up moving to the US from Australia. However, you don’t really need to know much about this group to be able to appreciate the movie. There were so many moments throughout this movie that were so moving. It brought us to tears several times because of some of the difficult circumstances that they faced many times. My husband and I had faced many similar moments in our own lives together, but not to the degree that they had to endure. The moments felt real throughout the movie, and they didn’t hide the times when individuals in the family had a regrettable moment. There were a few times when you just cringed at some of the bad decisions or emotional outbursts because you knew it was a bad moment for that person. After watching the movie I can see why King+Country likes to help others out whenever they can, whether that be through a collaboration with other singers, or in some sort of personal way. Without spoiling the movie for the reader, I will leave my statement at that. It will really challenge you to look deep within your own life to check to see if there might be some areas that you might want to address or take a second look at. We weren’t going to buy this movie at first because I felt it was a little expensive and I was going to wait for it to go on sale. Let me just say, I am really glad that we didn’t wait! I’m also really glad that King+Country made this movie because it was such a reminder that there is always someone that has it worse than you. I highly recommend it, but be sure to have some tissues close by!

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   Ira – September 9, 2024

   A powerful movie that moves the heart with a message that deals with a family who sacrifice.
   The movie tells a great story about a family from Australia who makes the sacrifice and the difficult decision to move to another country in order to have a better life for their family in America. The movie is uplifting and inspiring with a compelling story that will move the hearts and tears of any family or person who watches this movie. You don’t have to be a Christian to enjoy this movie don’t let the dove logo that is shown of the cover deter you from watching the movie. The movie has great performances from actors who play characters that making you feel for them and what they are going through. Overall, in a nutshell I really enjoy the movie I was engage through the whole story from beginning to end from the great performances to the compelling story that will inspire everyone no matter what you are going through or what circumstances you are dealing that are either small or big you can succeed and overcome any obstacle that is in your away if you allow people to come along side of you in order to speak words of encouragement to you. They are also there there to comfort you no matter what circumstances you are going through they can be there to cheer you on.

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   SewingCinderella – September 9, 2024

   Definitely an overcomer movie – family movie night
   This is kind of a modern day Book of Job story! The Smallbone family experiences the total loss of everything they have worked for in the native Australia, move to America hoping for a break, but find nothing waiting for them. Their mom, Helen Smallbone unites and inspires her family with her great faith in practical ways to overcome all of the obstacles they face together. God continues to bless their small mustard seed efforts, multiplying everything back to them as their unshakable faith propel them forward into current worldwide success. Definitely a family friendly movie which focuses on family unity and faith in God’s plan. There are some tense scenes involving Joel Smallbone getting angry and experiencing depression. Depending on the maturity of your children, you might discuss this before and after the movie. Grab the tissue box, cause you will definitely need it while watching the movie!

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   Luis Alberto – September 9, 2024

   Una película conmovedora sobre el esfuerzo y la unión familiar que sirve de antecedente para conocer de dónde viene el dueto “For king and Country”. Definitivamente imperdible.Llegando en tiempo y forma, la súper recomiendo.

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   Marlane – September 9, 2024

   It’s an awesome movie but then anything For King and Country is always top-notch in my books.I am in a wheelchair so getting to go to a movie in a theatre is not something that happens to me so when I saw it coming out on DVD I jumped at it. So glad I was able to get it through Amazon. Now can watch over and over.

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   Amazon Customer – September 9, 2024

   It was based on a true story. It is also based on Christian music that I listen to. Well made and I am passing it on. Thank you