After almost two months of release, the popular faith-based movie 'Jesus Revolution' reached more than $50 Million gross at the box office. A movie critic described it as 'tender, heartfelt and sometimes humorous.'
$50 Million Gross at the Box Office
A report from The Christian Post stated that the 'Jesus Revolution' film told a real-life tale of the rebirth on the West Coast in the late 1970s and was released into theaters on Feb. 24. In less than two months, it grossed $51,773,669 after generating more than $15 million on the first weekend.
On Tuesday, Apr. 25, the movie will be commercially accessible on DVD and Blu-ray. As mentioned, Jesus Revolution is described by film critic Leah Marie Ann Klett as "a tender, heartfelt, and sometimes humorous look" at the complex personalities behind the Jesus Movement. The film focuses on how an awakening was sparked among the most improbable groupings, ultimately paving the path for numerous churches and Christian music in today's society.
She noted that the movie brings home the biblical reality that no one, even those who are hippies or pharisaical religious people, is above the rescuing mercy of God and that it serves as a "story of real faith lived out in all its beauty and messiness."
On the other hand, Christianity Daily reported that the producer of 'Jesus Revolution,' Kevin Downes said there were several instances in which they experienced the presence of God. An illustration of this is when actor Kelsey Grammer agreed to take the lead character of Pastor Chuck Smith.
Accordingly, Grammer has been holding out for a project that would give him greater meaning and significance than simply taking on another role. Following his consideration of those matters, the script for "Jesus Revolution" was brought to his house. Thus, it emphasizes the filmmakers' conviction that making the film was overseen by a heavenly hand, leading to miraculous occurrences.
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About Jesus Revolution
As per the Movie Guide, 'Jesus Revolution' is an accurate and condensed depiction of the hippies and Vietnam War demonstrators who encounter Jesus due to God calling numerous Christians to educate them about Jesus Christ. A young man named Greg Laurie, who comes from a broken home and has an alcoholic mother, falls in love with a stunning young woman named Cathe, whose family comes from a privileged background in Southern California. This love story drives the tale forward. Cate's tolerance for the drug culture eventually wears thin. She brings Greg to the rapidly expanding church in Newport Beach led by Pastor Chuck Smith. Chuck has been persuaded by Lonnie Frisbee, a young preacher who identifies as a hippy, to open his church to the young, dissatisfied people drawn to Southern California.
It is a compelling and exceptionally well-made film that features several scenarios that are in danger, as well as presentations of the Gospel of Jesus that are uplifting and well-written. The immoral activity is included as a part of the true stories featured in 'Jesus Revolution,' which have been transformed into an astounding degree into an exciting, cohesive, and uplifting movie.
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