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Ebert criticizes the film's portrayal of Sam Childers, a former criminal who becomes a crusader for Sudanese orphans, as a narcissistic and violent savior. He questions the spirituality and legality of Childers' actions and the film's message.
Sep 23, 2011 · A movie about a former biker who becomes a humanitarian in East Africa, starring Gerard Butler. Critics and audiences are divided on the film's quality, with ratings ranging from 1.5/5 to 4.5/5 stars.
- (115)
- Marc Forster
- R
- Gerard Butler
Sep 22, 2011 · “Machine Gun Preacher,” directed by Marc Forster and starring Gerard Butler, illustrates some of the ways that a terrific story can turn into a bad film despite the best intentions of...
- Marc Forster
- A.O. Scott
- 129 min
Nov 2, 2011 · Gerard Butler stars as Sam Childers, a former biker who becomes a crusader for Sudanese children forced to become soldiers. IMDb users rate the film 6.7/10 and critics give it 43/100.
- (69K)
- Action, Biography, Crime
- Marc Forster
- 2011-11-02
Sep 23, 2011 · A film about Sam Childers, a former biker who founds an orphanage in Sudan amid the civil war and genocide. The review praises his faith and courage, but also warns of the violence and dangers he faces.
- Marc Forster
Sep 23, 2011 · For Forster, “Machine Gun Preacher” continues the director’s exploration of the central theme found in virtually all of his work — the human spirit struggling to survive.
Machine Gun Preacher is a 2011 American biographical action drama film directed by Marc Forster and starring Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, and Michael Shannon. It tells the story of Sam Childers , a former gang biker turned preacher, and his efforts to protect, in collaboration with the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), the children of ...