the audience applauded

It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

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

.Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

This is a good movie. However many who simply don't like faith-based movies will not like this one. They are also likely the ones who give it a low IMDb vote.The story plays on the core concept that goodness starts within each of us. It also builds on the white/black racial tensions in a place like Memphis, the setting for this story.A white man became a police officer after his young son was killed when a young black drug dealer was speeding away to avoid police. The druggie was convicted and served his 10-year sentence, but the father who lost his son has continued to battle inner demons.That is exacerbated when a black officer, younger than him and with less experience, gets promoted. A black officer who also happens to be a preacher, a man of faith. To compound the hurt, they were ordered to be partners for a time.The title of the story is a play on the old expression "playing the race card." Instead, the movie's message is to "play the grace card", to forgive someone rather than to hold a grudge forever.SPOILERS: The white cop has a teenage son who is a screw-up, and presently being kicked out of a private school the parents can barely afford. Then one night they surprise a burglary in progress, they go in, the white cop shots a masked man, who turns out to be his own son. The shot kills a kidney, and it is discovered that because of a defect from birth that was his only functioning kidney. He needs a transplant to stay alive. It turns out the black office/preacher is a match, and his donation keeps the boy alive. The father receives redemption also.

Because there was only one showing in the afternoon, having had several last week when I was a bit busy during that time, me and my movie theatre-working friend chose to watch it then when we both had this day off. While my friend was crying throughout, I managed to start to be touched when that wife of that cop slapped him because of his accidental shooting of their teenage son but I'm getting ahead of myself here. This Christian-themed movie about the dealings of long-ago tragedy, some racism, and the idea of forgiveness despite some people that caused those tragedies was for the most part well made even though I managed to predict what would happen before they did. Still, this was quite touching and made pertinent points about how hard some feelings are to let go. One other thing I'd like to mention is that Oscar-winner Louis Gossett, Jr.-in his brief role-still can steal a scene even during his quietest moments like here. So on that note, The Grace Card was pretty good as a message drama.

Loved everything about this movie, wish there were more like it! It is right up there with Fireproof, Facing the Giants and Fly Wheel in content but slightly better technology wise. Dealing with real life stuff with a grace filled message. This is a realistic, down-to-earth slice of life film with a powerful Christian theme of reconciliation. Deals with the tough issue of racism. Who needs high tech when the plot is as good as this. The people did a great job portraying their part, it was heart tugging and soul searching. All ages could see it, even the parts that reveal some harder police work do not show anything disgusting, you will have to use your imagination that most film makers today don't know what that is! Plus I love the part that the families make a choice to love one another even when they are unlovable because most messages at movies today are the "grass is greener so it is OK to leave behind and move on!"

Like others I wasn't expecting much because of the Christian theme but was really surprised. The cinematography was great. Some issues were a little too much use of depth of field and a little too much smoke in scenes. The acting was exceptional given that many are not experienced. Some of the circumstances were a little unbelievable too. Some say it was a little slow moving but that's because there's serious dialog going on and not car chases the American audience seems to relate to. The jist of the movie is about the disconnect between sitting in church and hearing some feel-good sermons and the reality of what is happening in the streets of our country. Mac could have been a carpenter, lawyer, dentist, or farmer; the lesson still fits. It is a touching story and there were people still crying as we left the theater.If it were Hollywood I would give it an 8 but extra points here for spirituality and a great job done on budget!