Machine Gun Preacher

Machine Gun Preacher is the true story of Sam Childers (Gerald Butler) who was a ex-convict, drug dealing man who did some pretty illegal things, and hurt a lot of people. He is tired of being like this and finds God, who comes to him in a vision and tells him to help the children in Sudan who are becoming child soldiers. He becomes a spiritual warrior for the Sudanese children and an inspiration for all.

 The story is very good, though at times it gets a bit slow. Gerald Butler gives a very good performance as Childers and he proves that he is an very good actor. Other supporting performances include Michelle Monahan who plays Childers’s wife, who helps him find God, and Michael Shannon as Sam’s friend.

The film is very intense. There are some very disturbing images in the film, not for the faint of heart. If you like inspirational dramas, check this one out