COURAGEOUS 3.25**
“Courageous" is primarily about four deputies in a large sheriff's department in a mixed suburban and metropolitan area. It details some of the dangers, temptations and excitement inherent in their job. However, even more so it shows us how they interact with each other and their families, especially how they deal with tragedy and learn from it.

In the many years I have been a regular movie goer, I've seen pretty much everything one can put into a film, from explosions to nudity to every possible combination of four letter words. And I can assure you that you won’t get any of that in this movie. So, if you yearn for a Hollywood blockbuster....pass on this one.

No, I'm no Pollyanna. I like some action and adventure, and just about everything else. But I've gotten to where a movie with "less" is a nice change of pace.. And, in full disclosure, I am proud to say I am a Christian. A Christian dad, too..And I'm happy to report that this movie is what every father should see, be they "in the Faith" or not. It's nice to have a movie where there's a strong message of family unity. Even Disney movies have taken to trying to tell us that your average family is a broken one. That may be factual, but why can't we have some entertainment that focuses on men trying to be strong fathers? And that leads to strong mothers, and then stronger children. And in the end, a stronger community.

There's just enough humor to keep the movie moving along. It's not a short film by any means and doesn’t need to be. There were a few action scenes that might cause a jump or two, but they are part of setting the story. The movie is a nice surprise in a season of movies that will probably be forgotten a few weeks after viewing.

If you don’t like hearing about GOD and such, pass on this at the local Googleplex and go to another film. . But, I would gently suggest you try this movie out. Be you a man (or woman) of Faith or not, you just might be surprised. And, you just might wish to spend a little more time with your family
. Clark