Machine Gun Preacher (2011)

Sam Childers is a former tough guy who is into drugs and stuff. Slowly he is on the path to reformation after he accepts the presence of God. He comes to know of the plight of the children of Sudan and how they are abducted by the LRA led by Joseph Kony, and tortured, raped and used for many ritual killings.

He doesn't just stop at knowing. He decides to do something about this. He moves to Sudan, builds all facilities for the children and also doesn't hesitate to use the gun if the situation demands. Sam increasingly grapples with his frustrations at being helpless. His family life also adds to his worries.

This is a true life biographical account of Sam Childers who is still involved in rehabilitating children in Northern Uganda and Southern Sudan. The preacher or the white preacher as the African children call him is indeed a great man

Gerald Butler has that rough manly charm which is terrific. More so, for this role that requires lot of aggression and passion. He is truly a manly superstar. Any movie set in Africa, has some sort of energy and raw vibrancy. Same with this movie.

The intentions of the lead character really endear us to this movie. Once the action shifts to Africa, the movie starts becoming gripping.The real life footage shown in the end credits and the stats about the state of such children give a nice finishing touch to this movie.

VERDICT: Worth a watch for the noble intentions, Gerald Butler and the African setting.