We have been fans of For King + Country for many years. My sons toured with them in June of 2013, as part of Summer Cruise 8 with The Joy FM in Florida and Georgia. We go way back. I knew we were going to se UNSUNG HERO when the movie was announced. We were excited when Kingdom Faith Marketing Services, LLC asked us to review the movie. We are thankful to them for providing a sample of the
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Since we have been longtime fans, we were familiar with the big picture of the Smallbone’s story. In UNSUNG HERO, we learned a lot more about the struggles this family faced, why they left Australia, how hard life in America was when they arrived in Nashville, and how they persevered and clung to God through it all.
About UNSUNG HERO
When David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum’s faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.
Mom Maven’s Thoughts
We both enjoyed the movie very much. It feels honest. You get invested in the well-developed characters. The story of a tightknit family going through hard times yet staying together while relying on God and the church community that surrounds them is an important message in this day of disposable marriages.
I have seen every movie that Joel Smallbone has been in and this is his best acting ever. It’s got to be hard to play your own father. When you take on a character, you learn things about that person, real or fictional. As an actor it can be very difficult to play some you know so well because you might learn things about them you later wished you’d never known.
This movie is not about For King + Country the band, it is the story of the Smallbone family and the beginnings of their sister, Rebecca St James’ award-winning music career.
The movie is rated PG and I don’t think kids under the age of 12 would be very interested but you mom and dad should get your tickets now! The movie hits theaters April 26!!!
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heather says
I have not yet purchased my tickets to see “Unsung Hero” but I will soon. I love that this movie is faith based and is also a true story sounds amazing.
Shelly Peterson says
Not yet, but I do want to see this movie.
Breanne says
No, not yet.
Barbara Montag says
Nope haven’t bought tickets yet.
Jessica says
I have not bought tickets yet.
Elle says
I have not, yet.
Will G says
I have not. Sadly I will probably wait until it is available on streaming platforms … hard to get to movies with the little ones.
mami2jcn says
I haven’t purchased tickets yet.
Susan Smith says
No, not yet.
Jessica O says
Hoping to go see it this weekend!