We just came from seeing this movie. Had read a few articles and seen a few interviews on YouTube. Neither of us can remember going to a theater in the last several years. We sat through 15 minutes of worthless previews. The movie was worth the wait. Great acting by Wahlberg, Gibson and Sally Struthers too. It’s not a movie most people will like unless they are open to the fact that everything comes from God - everything even suffering. So to see major stars make a movie like this is just incredible. It is moving. I saw one interview where Jesse Waters said even he cried. I cried for about a third of it. Knowing it was a true story cements it. Plus a beautiful release date - holy week. Go and have hope. The world needs more movies like this, truly inspiring.
Suffering does not come from God. He would never make us suffer. We are a sinful people in a fallen world that’s controlled by Satan. With that said, God uses ALL things for good for those that love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Do you recall what movies were being previewed? Just curious as a marketing question. Previews are influenced by the film people have come to see. What did they pitch to a Father Stu crowd?