Faith-Based Movie ‘Lifemark’ Opens In Top 10

September 14, 2022233 views0

Faith-Based Movie ‘Lifemark’ Opens In Top 10

2022-09-14T12:09:15+01:00

By Church News

The faith-based, adoption-themed movie Lifemark opened at No. 7 in theatres, marking the sixth straight time that a movie made by filmmaking brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick opened in the Top 10.The film, which is in theatres for one week only, grossed an estimated $2.2 million to notch the seventh spot.Lifemark finished even higher in per-theatre average ($1,444) at No. 3. On the popular movie website RottenTomatoes.com and received an impressive audience score of 97 percent.The new film Lifemark (PG-13) tells the story of David’s journey of discovery to learn more about his past. It’s the latest film by the Kendrick’s and stars Kirk Cameron as the adoptive father and Raphael Ruggero in the lead role of David.“Kirk Cameron called us [in 2019] … and he said, ‘You’ve got to watch this,'” Alex Kendrick said, referencing the documentary. “And we watched it, and it was powerful. … So we partnered with Kirk and made it into a feature film.”Movie reviewer Michael Medved gave Lifemark three out of four stars, saying it’s “undeniably moving … with universally capable performances creating a range of sympathetic characters.” Avi Offer of NYC Movie Guru also gave the film high marks, writing, “A genuinely moving, inspirational and captivating journey with just the right balance of humour and heart.”The veteran Christian filmmakers previously made Fireproof (2008), Courageous (2011), War Room (2015), Overcomer (2019) and Show Me the Father (2021). All five of those films opened in the Top 10. (War Room was the No. 1 movie in America on its second weekend.)The Kendrick brother’s mission is to honour Jesus Christ and make His truth and love known among the nations through movies, books, curriculum, and speaking.By prayerfully blending engaging stories with doctrinal integrity while seeking to encourage and inspire viewers and readers with resources that impact their spiritual lives and strengthen their families and personal relationships.ALSO READ Sight & Sound launches movie studio to tell stories of hope, truth and inspiration