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God's Not Dead Analysis

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Harold Cronk brings us the sequel to God’s Not Dead, and it is better than its predecessor. This inspiring, based on a true story film shows how religion, in this case, Christianity, must deal with the fact that the right to express their beliefs is up to be criticized, and discouraged. We see characters that carry over as well as some new faces.

Grace Wesley’s life is in shambles when her teaching credentials are put under a microscope after answering a question about religion. She stays true to her faith and proceeds with a hearing to decide what her future holds.

This film has received mixed reviews stating that the movie makes atheists/non-believers look like bad people when that was not the intent at all. This world is full of religion …show more content…

The movie had the potential to be a lot more impactful if the roles were taken more seriously. With that being said, there were characters that were played incredibly. Actress Melissa Joan Hart did an incredible job allowing the audience to truly feel her struggle and her pain that came along with enduring such a breaking point in life. All Grace Wesley (Melissa Joan Hart) knew and believed in was being torn apart and discouraged by her peers, colleagues, and it was Melissa who played Grace Wesley so impeccably that truly allowed the audience to put themselves in her shoes.

Despite a few shortcomings in the film, God’s Not Dead 2 is a relatable, at some points quite comedic, and most importantly an inspiring film. You should watch this film strictly on the prefaces of the knowledge that can be obtained by respecting individuals faiths and learning about how some individuals to this day are still treated. This film is not going to interest all audiences, however, if you enjoy learning about Christianity, watching an intense courtroom scene, or films that feature a strong female lead then this film is well worth your

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