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== Critical reception ==
== Critical reception ==


''Last Ounce of Courage'' received negative reviews from film critics.<ref name="meta">{{cite web | url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/last-ounce-of-courage |title=Last Ounce of Courage Reviews | publisher=[[Metacritic]] | accessdate={{nowrap|September 27}}, 2012 }}</ref> [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported that 0% of critics gave the film positive reviews based on a sample of 15, with an [[weighted mean|average]] score of 2.5 out of 10.<ref name="rt">{{cite web | url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_ounce_of_courage/ |title=Last Ounce of Courage |publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] | accessdate={{nowrap|September 27}}, 2012 }}</ref> 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.<ref name="meta"/> As the [[Washington Post]] puts it, "Its effectiveness depends entirely on the degree to which you already believe its talking points..”<ref name="WAPost">{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/last-ounce-of-courage,1178352/critic-review.html |title=Preaching to the aggrieved choir|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]| accessdate=2012-09-23}}</ref> 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.”<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/09/07/chuck-norris-last-ounce-courage |title=Chuck Norris endorses 'Last Ounce of Courage,' powerful new film about patriots, religious freedom |publisher=[[Fox News]] |access date=2012-09-23}}</ref>
''Last Ounce of Courage'' received generally negative reviews from film critics but positve reviews from audiences.<ref name="meta">{{cite web | url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/last-ounce-of-courage |title=Last Ounce of Courage Reviews | publisher=[[Metacritic]] | accessdate={{nowrap|September 27}}, 2012 }}</ref> [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported that 0% of critics gave the film positive reviews based on a sample of 15, with an [[weighted mean|average]] score of 2.5 out of 10, while receiving a 71% positive rating from those viewing the film.<ref name="rt">{{cite web | url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_ounce_of_courage/ |title=Last Ounce of Courage |publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] | accessdate={{nowrap|September 27}}, 2012 }}</ref> 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.<ref name="meta"/> As the [[Washington Post]] puts it, "Its effectiveness depends entirely on the degree to which you already believe its talking points..”<ref name="WAPost">{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/last-ounce-of-courage,1178352/critic-review.html |title=Preaching to the aggrieved choir|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]| accessdate=2012-09-23}}</ref> 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.”<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/09/07/chuck-norris-last-ounce-courage |title=Chuck Norris endorses 'Last Ounce of Courage,' powerful new film about patriots, religious freedom |publisher=[[Fox News]] |access date=2012-09-23}}</ref>


[[Michael O'Sullivan]] of The Washington Post said it was "preaching to the choir".<ref name="WAPost" /> Robert Abele of the Los Angeles Times said of the fim, "The patriot-packaged "Last Ounce of Courage" has been made with the conviction of true zealots, but also the competence of amateurs.".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://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|publisher=[[The Los Angeles Times]] |accessdate=2012-09-21}}</ref> In contrast, [[Movieguide]], a [[Conservative_Christianity|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."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.movieguide.org/reviews/movie/last-ounce-of-courage.html|title="Last Ounce of Courage" Christian Movie Review|publisher=[[MovieGuide]]|accessdate=2012-09-24}}</ref>
[[Michael O'Sullivan]] of The Washington Post said it was "preaching to the choir".<ref name="WAPost" /> Robert Abele of the Los Angeles Times said of the fim, "The patriot-packaged "Last Ounce of Courage" has been made with the conviction of true zealots, but also the competence of amateurs.".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://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|publisher=[[The Los Angeles Times]] |accessdate=2012-09-21}}</ref> In contrast, [[Movieguide]], a [[Conservative_Christianity|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."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.movieguide.org/reviews/movie/last-ounce-of-courage.html|title="Last Ounce of Courage" Christian Movie Review|publisher=[[MovieGuide]]|accessdate=2012-09-24}}</ref>

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Last Ounce of Courage
Directed byDarrel Campbell
Kevin McAfee
Screenplay byDarrel Campbell
Produced byKevin McAfee
StarringMarshall R. Teague
Jennifer O'Neill
Fred Williamson
Edited byMiles Hanon
Production
company
Veritas Entertainment
Release date
  • September 14, 2012 (2012-09-14)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$3,329,674[1]

Last Ounce of Courage is a 2012 American family drama film directed by Darrel Campbell, 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 under attack by the government of his community and an ACLU-like group.

Cast

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".[2] As of September 23, the film has grossed an estimated $3,329,674.[1]

Critical reception

Last Ounce of Courage received generally negative reviews from film critics but positve reviews from audiences.[3] Rotten Tomatoes reported that 0% of critics gave the film positive reviews based on a sample of 15, with an average score of 2.5 out of 10, while receiving a 71% positive rating from those viewing the film.[4] 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.[3] As the Washington Post puts it, "Its effectiveness depends entirely on the degree to which you already believe its talking points..”[5] 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.”[6]

Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post said it was "preaching to the choir".[5] Robert Abele of the Los Angeles Times said of the fim, "The patriot-packaged "Last Ounce of Courage" has been made with the conviction of true zealots, but also the competence of amateurs.".[7] 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."[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Last Ounce of Courage (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 18, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ Subers, Ray (September 16, 2012). "Weekend Report: 'Resident Evil 5,' 'Nemo 3D' Lead Another Slow Weekend". Box Office Mojo. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b "Last Ounce of Courage Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 27, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "Last Ounce of Courage". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 27, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ a b "Preaching to the aggrieved choir". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  6. ^ "Chuck Norris endorses 'Last Ounce of Courage,' powerful new film about patriots, religious freedom". Fox News. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |access date= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Last Ounce of Courage is weighed down by zealotry". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-09-21.
  8. ^ ""Last Ounce of Courage" Christian Movie Review". MovieGuide. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
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