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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Last Ounce of Courage | | name = Last Ounce of Courage | ||
| image = | | image = Lastounceofcourage-postcard.jpg | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = |
| director = Darrel Campbell<br />Kevin McAfee | ||
| producer = Kevin McAfee | | producer = Kevin McAfee | ||
| screenplay = Darrel Campbell | | screenplay = Darrel Campbell | ||
| story = Richard Headrick<br />Gina Headrick<br />Darrel Campbell | |||
| based on = | |||
| starring = ]<br />]<br />] | | starring = ]<br />]<br />] | ||
| music = | | music = Ronald Owen | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = Jason Cantu | ||
| editing = Miles Hanon | | editing = Miles Hanon | ||
| studio = Veritas Entertainment | | studio = Veritas Entertainment | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = ] | ||
| released = {{Film date|2012|09| |
| released = {{Film date|2012|09|14}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 101 minutes | ||
| country = United States | | country = United States | ||
| language = English | | language = English | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = $ |
| gross = {{nowrap|$3,329,674}}<ref name="bom" /> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Last Ounce of Courage is a 2012 American |
'''''Last Ounce of Courage''''' is a 2012 American ] ] ] directed by Darrel Campbell and Kevin McAfee and starring ], ], and ]. It centers on the struggle of Bob Revere, a man dealing with what he feels is his ] ] by the government of his community and an ]-like group. | ||
The film was universally panned by film critics and audiences. | |||
==Synopsis== | |||
After the death of his son Thomas, Bob Revere (Teague), the mayor of Mount Columbus, has to deal with politicians removing Christmas and starts a controversial protest. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*] as Bob Revere | *] as Bob Revere | ||
*] as Warren Hammerschmidt | *] as Warren Hammerschmidt | ||
*] as Dottie Revere | *] as Dottie Revere | ||
*] as Christian Revere | *] as Christian Revere | ||
*] as Maddie Rogers | *] as Maddie Rogers | ||
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*Nikki Novak as Kari Revere | ||
*] as Greg Rogers | *] as Greg Rogers | ||
*Benjy Gaither as Ernie | |||
⚫ | *] as |
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*Austin Marks as Thomas Revere | |||
⚫ | *] as himself | ||
== Theatrical run == | |||
''Last Ounce of Courage'' was released on {{nowrap|September 14}}, 2012 at {{nowrap|1,407 locations}} in the United States and grossed {{nowrap|$1.59 million}} in its opening weekend, ranking 15th at the box office. ] reported that unlike most Christian films that depend on ], commercials were run for ''Last Ounce of Courage''. The website said this indicated that the opening was "probably a pretty serious financial disappointment".<ref>{{cite news | last=Subers | first=Ray | url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3526&p=.htm | title=Weekend Report: 'Resident Evil 5,' 'Nemo 3D' Lead Another Slow Weekend | publisher=] | date=September 16, 2012 }}</ref> As of {{nowrap|September 23}}, the film has grossed an estimated {{nowrap|$3,329,674}}.<ref name="bom">{{cite web | url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=lastounceofcourage.htm| title=Last Ounce of Courage (2012) | publisher=] | accessdate=November 18, 2012 }}</ref> | |||
== Critical reception == | |||
''Last Ounce of Courage'' was universally panned by film critics.<ref name="meta">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/last-ounce-of-courage |title=Last Ounce of Courage Reviews | publisher=] | accessdate=September 27, 2012 }}</ref> ] reports a 0% approval rating based on 16 reviews, with an ] score of 2.49/10.<ref name="rt">{{cite web | url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_ounce_of_courage/ |title=Last Ounce of Courage (2012) |publisher=] | accessdate=January 24, 2020 }}</ref> At ], which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the film has received an average score of 11 based on 5 reviews.<ref name="meta"/> As '']'' puts it, "Its effectiveness depends entirely on the degree to which you already believe its talking points.”<ref name="WAPost">{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/last-ounce-of-courage,1178352/critic-review.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916074059/http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/last-ounce-of-courage,1178352/critic-review.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-09-16 |title=Preaching to the aggrieved choir|newspaper=]| accessdate=2012-09-23}}</ref> Actor and activist ] said of the film, "It was an easy choice to endorse this film because its message is consistent with my life principles and core values.”<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/chuck-norris-endorses-last-ounce-of-courage-powerful-new-film-about-patriots-religious-freedom/ |title=Chuck Norris endorses 'Last Ounce of Courage,' powerful new film about patriots, religious freedom |publisher=] |access-date=2012-09-23 |date=September 7, 2012}}</ref> | |||
Michael O'Sullivan of ''The Washington Post'' said it was "preaching to the choir".<ref name="WAPost" /> Robert Abele of the '']'' said of the film, "The patriot-packaged ''Last Ounce of Courage'' has been made with the conviction of true zealots, but also the competence of amateurs."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-last-ounce-of-courage-capsule-20120914,0,5123830.story |title=Last Ounce of Courage is weighed down by zealotry|work=] |accessdate=2012-09-21 |first=Robert |last=Abele |date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> In contrast, ], a ] film review site, says of the film, "''Last Ounce of Courage'' ends on several positive notes that make it recommended viewing for everyone."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.movieguide.org/reviews/movie/last-ounce-of-courage.html|title="Last Ounce of Courage" Christian Movie Review|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-09-24}}</ref> | |||
== Lawsuit == | |||
''Last Ounce of Courage'' was the subject of a 2014 class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that the film's marketing team conducted a massive robocall advertising campaign, which was alleged to be in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-million-people-can-sue-for-mike-huckabees-christmas-movie-robocall|title=Four Million People Can Sue for Mike Huckabee's Christmas Movie Robocall|last=Collins|first=Gideon Resnick{{!}}Ben|date=2017-06-25|access-date=2019-12-22|language=en}}</ref> In 2017, a federal judge awarded $32.4 million to the plaintiffs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/st-louis-judge-awards-million-in-mike-huckabee-voiced-robocall/article_e3d89f0a-ccbe-5881-8c3a-c292669ef9ed.html|title=St. Louis judge awards $32.4 million in Mike Huckabee-voiced robocall lawsuit|last=Patrick|first=Robert|website=stltoday.com|date=7 September 2017 |language=en|access-date=2019-12-22}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | |||
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== Reception == | |||
Upon release, the film was panned by critics, but received a positive response from audiences. It currently holds a 0% "rotten" rating from ], which relfects the views of professional critics, but holds a 75% approval rating from those who viewed the film. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_ounce_of_courage/ |title=Last Ounce of Courage |publisher=] | accessdate=2012-09-15}}</ref>. Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post said it was "preaching to the choir".<ref></ref> In addition, Mark Feeney of the Boston Globe stated that "The problem with this numbskull travesty isn't that it's fatuous and smug (which it is). It's that it's slack and dull."<ref>http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/2012/09/13/little-bounce-this-ounce/WsUXfrCRj3S68hsNEsMD1H/story.html Little Bounce to this 'ounce'</ref> Movieguide.org says of the film, Last Ounce of Courage ends on several positive notes that make it recommended viewing for everyone.<ref>http://www.movieguide.org/reviews/movie/last-ounce-of-courage.html</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{Official website|http://lastouncethemovie.com/film.php/}} | |||
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* {{rotten-tomatoes|last_ounce_of_courage}} | |||
* {{Metacritic film}} | |||
* {{mojo title|lastounceofcourage}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:57, 21 November 2024
2012 American filmLast Ounce of Courage | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Darrel Campbell Kevin McAfee |
Screenplay by | Darrel Campbell |
Story by | Richard Headrick Gina Headrick Darrel Campbell |
Produced by | Kevin McAfee |
Starring | Marshall R. Teague Jennifer O'Neill Fred Williamson |
Cinematography | Jason Cantu |
Edited by | Miles Hanon |
Music by | Ronald Owen |
Production company | Veritas Entertainment |
Distributed by | Rocky Mountain Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $3,329,674 |
Last Ounce of Courage is a 2012 American Christian Christmas drama film directed by Darrel Campbell and Kevin McAfee and starring Marshall R. Teague, Jennifer O'Neill, and Fred Williamson. It centers on the struggle of Bob Revere, a man dealing with what he feels is his freedom of religion being attacked by the government of his community and an ACLU-like group.
The film was universally panned by film critics and audiences.
Synopsis
After the death of his son Thomas, Bob Revere (Teague), the mayor of Mount Columbus, has to deal with politicians removing Christmas and starts a controversial protest.
Cast
- Marshall R. Teague as Bob Revere
- Fred Williamson as Warren Hammerschmidt
- Jennifer O'Neill as Dottie Revere
- Hunter Gomez as Christian Revere
- Jenna Boyd as Maddie Rogers
- Nikki Novak as Kari Revere
- Rusty Joiner as Greg Rogers
- Benjy Gaither as Ernie
- Austin Marks as Thomas Revere
- Bill O'Reilly as himself
Theatrical run
Last Ounce of Courage was released on September 14, 2012 at 1,407 locations in the United States and grossed $1.59 million in its opening weekend, ranking 15th at the box office. Box Office Mojo reported that unlike most Christian films that depend on word of mouth, commercials were run for Last Ounce of Courage. The website said this indicated that the opening was "probably a pretty serious financial disappointment". As of September 23, the film has grossed an estimated $3,329,674.
Critical reception
Last Ounce of Courage was universally panned by film critics. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 0% approval rating based on 16 reviews, with an average score of 2.49/10. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the film has received an average score of 11 based on 5 reviews. As The Washington Post puts it, "Its effectiveness depends entirely on the degree to which you already believe its talking points.” Actor and activist Chuck Norris said of the film, "It was an easy choice to endorse this film because its message is consistent with my life principles and core values.”
Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post said it was "preaching to the choir". Robert Abele of the Los Angeles Times said of the film, "The patriot-packaged Last Ounce of Courage has been made with the conviction of true zealots, but also the competence of amateurs." In contrast, Movieguide, a conservative Christian film review site, says of the film, "Last Ounce of Courage ends on several positive notes that make it recommended viewing for everyone."
Lawsuit
Last Ounce of Courage was the subject of a 2014 class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that the film's marketing team conducted a massive robocall advertising campaign, which was alleged to be in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. In 2017, a federal judge awarded $32.4 million to the plaintiffs.
See also
References
- ^ "Last Ounce of Courage (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- Subers, Ray (September 16, 2012). "Weekend Report: 'Resident Evil 5,' 'Nemo 3D' Lead Another Slow Weekend". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ "Last Ounce of Courage Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
- "Last Ounce of Courage (2012)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ "Preaching to the aggrieved choir". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2012-09-16. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
- "Chuck Norris endorses 'Last Ounce of Courage,' powerful new film about patriots, religious freedom". Fox News. September 7, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
- Abele, Robert (September 13, 2012). "Last Ounce of Courage is weighed down by zealotry". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-09-21.
- ""Last Ounce of Courage" Christian Movie Review". MovieGuide. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- Collins, Gideon Resnick|Ben (2017-06-25). "Four Million People Can Sue for Mike Huckabee's Christmas Movie Robocall". Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- Patrick, Robert (7 September 2017). "St. Louis judge awards $32.4 million in Mike Huckabee-voiced robocall lawsuit". stltoday.com. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
External links
- Last Ounce of Courage at IMDb
- Last Ounce of Courage at Rotten Tomatoes
- Last Ounce of Courage at Metacritic
- Last Ounce of Courage at Box Office Mojo
- 2012 films
- 2012 independent films
- 2010s Christmas drama films
- American Christmas drama films
- American independent films
- Films about Christianity
- Films about evangelicalism
- 2012 drama films
- 2010s English-language films
- 2010s American films
- English-language independent films
- English-language Christmas drama films