ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

MisterWhiplash Hmm... so is this worse/more-offensive than God's Not Dead? Well, it depends how one looks at it: God's Not Dead has multiple story lines so there's more places to look at as far as offensive and THIS IS NOT HOW *THINGS IN THIS UNIVERSE WORK*, but War Room has level of concentrated bat-***t insanity going on. I don't even mean the whole 'well if your husband treats you like poo then what you have to do is go in a closet and pray that Satan gets out of him because that's what the problem is and that's IT'. I mean things like how working at a Pharmaceutical company would function if, say, someone *steals* from the company (and while the movie doesn't really acknowledge characters race, which may or may not be seen as a 'ok, well, fine, whatever' aspect of the story for the most part, a black man stealing tens of thousands from his company, whether he was "honest" enough to fess up to it is besides the point, he's going to jail, end of story), or about what happens when a mugger with a knife comes across an old woman (hint, usually what happens in this movie in *real life* doesn't happen, like, ever), or how adult parents join in on... children's jump-rope competitions(?) The point is, War Room is another in a blatant series of films over the past few years that is out to further brainwash the already converted (and God help you if you find this to be powerful stuff in a positive way), and make those who aren't perplexed out of their minds. This is a movie creating its own reality to fit its own agenda - propaganda's textbook definition I know, but it gets worse than that here by the message that women don't have agency over their own lives, or, ideally, shouldn't. Why concern yourself with marriage counseling or trial separations or, gasp, divorce in this second decade of the 21st century when you can simply pray the abuse away (okay, he doesn't physically hit her or anything but mentally speaking he's abusive)? It's ironic that a movie that features black characters fairly prominently and (with the exception of the stunningly throw-back stereotype of the Magical Mystical Negro trope with Miss Clara, yes, even in a movie with a mostly black cast I think it counts) doesn't call attention to the race of its characters should set back the *feminist* movements of this country several decades.This is simply a monumentally terrible script by the Kendrick brothers - think the inverse of everything the Coen brothers are good at - both philosophically and in its execution of both character development (there are no clear arcs or dimensions, the husband is a jerk from minute one until the script says it's time for him to look around a couple of his families rooms and realize the error of his ways and get the devil out or some such nonsense) and "plot" whatever that might be. It is two hours long (with credits), which is one of the more insane things about this. The movie's story practically ends at the 80 minute mark but then it suddenly has to become a sports movie, kind of, sort of, and loose ends that are not even that loose need to be tied up. So even if by some miracle, no pun intended, I managed to agree with what the movie was selling me on its moral points about how to submit to your man and that prayer, not actual, *existential* acts that make changes in your and other peoples lives, will solve all the problems of the world (and don't get me wrong, if you want to pray for yourself, fine, have at it, but at the risk of doing nothing else it's a foolish message deep down), I would still find the movie to be atrocious on the grounds of it not being entertaining in the ways that it intends (though I was entertained at times in the ways it decidedly did *not* intend), and how sloppy and idiotic it thinks human beings are.So like God's Not Dead it is a dangerous movie at least for those susceptible enough for its message - I hate to find the news story one day where some poor woman is found dead because she didn't do anything to really force change in an abusive relationship - and for others it's all the same a ludicrous piece of would-be filmmaking made for the budget that a typical Lifetime movie would have (and has acting either on or *below* those standards) that someone wasn't so much released but escaped on to screens through a major distributor like Sony and got to #1 at the box office during one of the worst weekends of the year (Labor Day). Oh, and there are stinky feet jokes thrown in for good measure! Because this is a FAMILY MOVIE after all! And by that I mean keep your families away from this if you care about their mental well-being!

mgkhantra It seems that there's been a surge in faith based films in recent times, being a Christian myself I do appreciate the fact that people of faith are trying to get more films dealing with Christ out there but as is the case with many recent faith based films they just tend to not be that good almost as if the film makers are sacrificing a good story just to get a general message out there and im sorry to say "War Room" is in the same mess along with all the others. The message is good but I'd think you'd want to make the story as good as you can so that many people(even those who don't believe) would like to see it, the acting can be forgiven(mostly) but if the stories not good and acting is mediocre with average directing its pretty much a recipe for disaster.War Room as the trailers and every promotion show is a film about fidelity, a husband staying loyal to his wife or a wife fighting spiritually to get her husband back. Elizabeth is home bound wife doing a lot of work trying to raise her daughter and be there for her husband, Tony; whom doesn't seem to be reciprocating and as we find out is actually cheating on her. Clara, a woman of faith, comes into the picture and is essentially the faith guide for Elizabeth giving her council in her situation. Elizabeth decides to make herself a prayer room(im guessing the War Room) out of her closet but at the same time is a kind of "Me Time" room and from here she prays constantly and asks God for help with her husband. Her prayers are answered and eventually Tony sees the error of his ways and comes back to his wife and asks for forgiveness, from here on out they attempt to fix their marriage all the while Tony has work related issues which some might deduce is a punishment from God that he must endure. As with most of these films it ends with a prayer/statement about the affairs in the world and for God to give us the grace to take them on.The issue brought up in the film is a good one and I believe very relevant especially with the rate of divorce's in this country alone and ill say this the story was a bit easier to follow compared to other films like "Gods Not Dead" but the story feels so bland and not to mention there are aspects of this film that just don't make sense such as the opening scene which is Vietnam War footage(which has absolutely no bearing on the story except to emphasize war room) The Vietnam war is mentioned once but only through Clara who mentions her husband was a veteran but beyond that the opening sequence added nothing and not to mention the title itself is out of place and really should've been called Prayer room or the me closet even which both makes more sense than "War Room" the title by itself would make you think your watching something else but when you sit down to watch it your wondering where did this story come from. The acting as I said is very mediocre and at times laughable. The story potential was there and I would even call for another film to do it better but overall like all these movies it just didn't work and I cant help but wonder if these films do more harm than good because the film makers cant decide what they're doing.I would say pass it over but for sure if you really want to check it out for yourself by all means do it (indeed protestant Christians love these films regardless the quality of the film or how they are made, they promote them so if you're a protestant in particular some type of evangelical then you might love it a lot)

Lance Marcetty This movie illustrates how a commitment to prayer and time spent in God's Word actually accomplishes what Paul describes in Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Those who gave this movie a bad rating are simply out of touch with God, or have never bothered to know Him, and have some silly religious phobia about anything that looks like a Bible or a church...get a life, grow up and debate with reason and intelligence please, and stop being scared of 'religious' issues.Lance Marchetti South Africa

Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de) "War Room" is an American 2-hour film from last year and before I go a bit into detail on it, let me elaborate a bit on my personal stand when it comes to religion. I am not a man of religion, I never go to church, never pray or have other connections to Christianity or any other religion. But I am also not one of these who strictly oppose it. I respect people who have a strong faith and I would never mock them. And this position between both parties is why I believe I did not manage to appreciate the film really. Devote Christians may love it, people very critical about religion may hate it, but both sides will feel something. I myself felt almost nothing, neither positive nor negative watching this one. It is a very mediocre outcome in regards of Alex Kendrick's writing and direction and also in terms of the performances. There are good moments, there are bad moments, but I personally must say the core elements of the story in terms of how the 2 adult protagonists have to find their way with God in order to overcome their struggles were not entirely convincing and even for my neutral taste, the film, at times, became too preachy and focused on God ignoring better ways to elaborate in a more convincing manner on the story. It is perfectly fine that God is the center of the movie, but there were really no "sub-centers" for almost the entire film and too much focus on one component and one component only is never a good thing, regardless what that component is. Funny to say a film with a predominantly Black cast lacked in the diversity area. Who do I recommend this film to? Really only devote Christians. Neutral observers like myself won't get too much from the experience and religion critics will only see their hate increase. No need to fuel negativity. "War Room" (also the war reference that is elaborated early on is really vague and feels irrelevant for the majority of the film) is not a good film. Thumbs down.