Movie Review: "Forgiven"

Synopsis: Jake Kincaid, a convicted criminal who recently finished his prison sentence, is searching for a treasure trove of gold he believes to be his.  His search leads him to a town called Fairplay, where he soon falls in love and finds work, though the people there don't know his true intentions.  When notorious outlaws visit the town, it's up to Jake and his new friends to stop them.

The Good: Some of the characters here were likable.  It's also good to see Pure Flix to do something that isn't an end times saga, a Biblical interpretation, or a modern-day drama of faith.

The Bad: Unfortunately, this film falls flat in every area.  The acting wasn't very good; the plot is boring; all of the shootouts don't feel like a Christian movie; the sets are unconvincing and obviously low budget; and, overall, this is definitely not one of this studio's best.

Conclusion: I've said again and again that I'm a fan of Christian cinema.  Sure, sometimes, filmmakers of the faith get it wrong...but, so do mainstream ones at times.  However, when it goes wrong, it can be painful to watch, and makes people of the Way look bad...and this is a prime example of that.  I sure hope the other Christian movies I watch later this month are better than this mess.

Score: 2/5