A few years ago I saw the documentary about the Indiana pastor this movie is based on. I found his story to be inspiring and moving. This movie on the other hand loses credibility with the miscast of Joey Lawrence and his bad Botox facial expressions. We're expected to believe he's some sort of strung out drug addict but yet he manages to vogue for those camera angles. It's like he's worried about catching the camera angles so that his good side is seen. Not to mention, he's got about as much acting "talent" as a used toothpick. While the true story is an incredible one of redemption and inspiration, this mess lags a leading actor who has the acting chops to capture it. I recommend checking out the documentary this is based on instead. Otherwise try to overcome the bad acting of Joey Lawrence and stomach this one.
Review of Pardoned by Grace
