Good story, Not enough for a whole film

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

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

An under the radar film about a true subject I knew very little about that absolutely floored me. It's a high quality film with flat out superb performances that makes you contemplate and appreciate faith and freedom like few films have ever managed to convey. What price would you pay for freedom? In the exhilarating action epic FOR GREATER GLORY, an impassioned group of men and women make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and country. This film unfolds the (hidden) true story of 1920's Cristeros War and shows the efforts of not only solders, but women and children behind the scenes.This moving is a touching story of Christians standing for what they believe within an anti-Christian movement in Mexico. The movie depicts the stance given by the concerned for religious freedom in a corrupt Mexican government.Worth watching if you want to understand how horrible it can be without a Christian Moral position within a country. How innocent children are effected. Make you think it can happen in the USA. Scary.Garcia and Cabrera gives a warm and caring performance as do the children, played by Kuri and Alonso. It's the tale of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the Mexican government who cracked down in brutal ways against the Catholic Church and against religious freedom in general. Andy Garcia is Oscar level good here as General Gorostieta, a man with limited faith who responds and masterfully leads the fight for freedom. It's intense and, at times, surprisingly violent and impact full. This movie delivers real emotion and doesn't dodge tough questions about faith. It delivers an exceptional balance of showing why people behave and choose to engage in certain behaviors even when such behavior is contrary to the core of their belief system.One thing is certain; no one who has faith will take it or their religious freedom for granted after watching and EXPERIENCING this film. The movie was partially financed by the Knights of Columbus, whose members in both the United States and Mexico were an integral part of the actual Cristeros Rebellion.

Revolutions are never easy. And sometimes they demand sacrifice. Sacrifice of many things to achieve something for a later generation. It's a tough movie to watch for many reasons, but it's also not taking prisoners (literally at times), which you might like about it or dismiss. But that's how things can go down, when there is uproar.We might live in societies today that don't have to fight for certain things, but it's not too much of a stretch to see why and how some had to fight for freedom of speech or religion or other things. The movie depicts a real life event/incidents, which might appall some viewers from the get go, but if you like Drama and History in general, this might be for you. I haven't read too much about how things went down exactly, but I reckon this movie made me aware of a chapter I hadn't had heard about before ...

or just great. sure, for directing and performance of actors. but not only. because its courage is more important. this film is a manifesto. in time of globalization and hard attacks against Christian Church - the rite not matter - , in the age of relative truth, in a period of entertainment in easy forms, as indicated fever, this extraordinary film is a fresh air. its subject - delicate problem of present. its first virtue - precise speech about faith and far for protect it. the second - acting. measure is the law. not pietism slices, not pink fresco. homage to a Church who, grace its women and men resist in a dark time. a lesson about fundamental values. about roots. must see it ! not only for feed your faith. but for rediscover measure of things. and, not last, to remember be free.

This story is a one-sided view of a war in Mexico. It is filled with fabrications and historical inaccuracies. It's nothing more than a pro-Catholic self promoting vehicle filled with overly simplified dramatization of historical events.The only thing which is true about this movie was there were people fighting each other and thousands of people were killed. One side was pro-government and the other side was pro-catholic. Oh and that it took place in Mexico.Overall the movie was a waste of time and resources. It didn't win any awards from the ALMA, though it was nominated for five awards. The amount of money it took in was also less impressive with $9.6 million earned but cost $12 million to make.