Film Journal 2024: Ordinary Angels
Directed by Jon Gunn
A perfectly good, above average faith-based movie based on a true story and boasting an advertising campaign that had it showing up everywhere for what feels like a solid six month period, is barely able to find an audience on its opening weekend. Meanwhile, no stone was left unturned to make sure Sound of Freedom’s numbers were known by everyone and their dog.
Turns out when a film doesn’t have a political agenda no one cares.
In any case, Ordinary Angels is a good film. It checks all the necessary boxes- a heartwarming true story with solid performances, a decent script, a family and community oriented story, redemptive notes, and a good message. It deserves more support.
The Stories of my Life 