This movie is not so bad
I think there could have been more development And explanations in some of the scenes
And more flow, the beginning And the ending were a bit confusing
It does convey a message about domestic violence and shows how professionals and other people are to domestic violence victims.. JUST leave is not something I think people who are going through that want to hear and I think they could have addressed that, addressed her pain And all that with the voiceover they began with in the beginning .. the movie is good I just think there could have been more development of the story lines and Dianes character be developed more. And the title I think is misleading.. says God And faith but I feel they just put God references in to fill the title the only true God moment was the dying scene .. the other times of him just quote the Bible just really wasn't t it
6 Reviews
It's a cliché, but this IS the worst film I've ever seen
f1racer9 February 2014
I sat through this film out of curiosity more than anything else. It really is a test of endurance. I gave it my time because of the subject matter and hoped that even at this budget level they could get some message across. I think they all but failed. They covered the basics such as denial and such but it was all really weak. The frequent references to God are off-putting to me as an atheist simply because I think it's over-used. The acting is really amateur to the point you will feel you could do just as good if you were handed a video camera. The 'action' sequences and fights are so obviously fake visually and some parts are even hidden from the camera as I presume they didn't know how to show them properly on-screen. How bad is bad then? Well I've never reviews a movie on IMDb before but this movie compelled me to write one. The storyline, the script and the acting make for what is essentially a waste of viewing time as there will always be something better you can watch. Even allowing for the fact that this is clearly a very low budget movie, I can't help feeling it could have been so so much better.
DON'T ALLOW HATE TO CONSUME YOU
nogodnomasters25 May 2019
Warning: Spoilers
*****CONTAINS A SPECIFIC SCENE WHICH MAY BE A SPOILER. DOES NOT INCLUDE ENDING****
Diana (April Marcell) is a woman who wants to better herself. She is married to James (Aries Marvin Uzzle) a man who abuses her because he can. Diana compounds the problem by developing a relationship with the neighbor Langston (Ryan Harrington) named for the poet (see Black Nativity as this is becoming a fad). He is escaping a rougher life and has taken a shine to her shiner and took Diana home.
This is supposed to be a come to God film. That is fine, but the execution was ungodly.
The opening theme song stole some rifts from the James Bond theme, making you think this was going to be some kind of spy picture. The opening funeral scene, they over imposed the sound of the rain and I couldn't tell which was more annoying, it or the rant by the mistress (Terricita Copeland) who couldn't act.
April Marcell, who wrote, directed, and starred in this film had too much on the plate to be effective in any role. She is getting beat up during the film, but is far more bruised looking after the first punch to the face then the subsequent beatings. The punches looked fake, like something the WWF would do. There was an old fat Bruce Willis looking bald guy on the beach that takes on a gang by himself. Seriously April?
What had me in stitches was the scene where Diana is tied to a chair. After Big James has been using her as a punching bag with ease throughout the film, he now must chloroform her and duck tape her to a plastic lawn chair so he can punch her to the face. Diana is tough. She takes four solid hits to the face. I have personally seen grown men knocked out with half the bones in their face crushed with one such a blow. Diana, not only takes the blows, but uses her left hand to stop a punch and then knocks James to the floor with a right from a sitting position. She had a little bit of blood coming from the mouth, no doubt she accidentally bit her lip on one of the punches to the face.
You can watch it for the message or the camp.
Parental Guide: F-bomb, sex, violence to women. No nudity.
Diana (April Marcell) is a woman who wants to better herself. She is married to James (Aries Marvin Uzzle) a man who abuses her because he can. Diana compounds the problem by developing a relationship with the neighbor Langston (Ryan Harrington) named for the poet (see Black Nativity as this is becoming a fad). He is escaping a rougher life and has taken a shine to her shiner and took Diana home.
This is supposed to be a come to God film. That is fine, but the execution was ungodly.
The opening theme song stole some rifts from the James Bond theme, making you think this was going to be some kind of spy picture. The opening funeral scene, they over imposed the sound of the rain and I couldn't tell which was more annoying, it or the rant by the mistress (Terricita Copeland) who couldn't act.
April Marcell, who wrote, directed, and starred in this film had too much on the plate to be effective in any role. She is getting beat up during the film, but is far more bruised looking after the first punch to the face then the subsequent beatings. The punches looked fake, like something the WWF would do. There was an old fat Bruce Willis looking bald guy on the beach that takes on a gang by himself. Seriously April?
What had me in stitches was the scene where Diana is tied to a chair. After Big James has been using her as a punching bag with ease throughout the film, he now must chloroform her and duck tape her to a plastic lawn chair so he can punch her to the face. Diana is tough. She takes four solid hits to the face. I have personally seen grown men knocked out with half the bones in their face crushed with one such a blow. Diana, not only takes the blows, but uses her left hand to stop a punch and then knocks James to the floor with a right from a sitting position. She had a little bit of blood coming from the mouth, no doubt she accidentally bit her lip on one of the punches to the face.
You can watch it for the message or the camp.
Parental Guide: F-bomb, sex, violence to women. No nudity.
Pretty Good Actually
abumchi-s6 October 2015
Reasons why this film is not getting full stars
I'm not a Christian to be honest,but I do realise that some people need something to believe in so I am not going to knock anybody's faith.
It is full of plot holes, has a very sparse script and the story doesn't flow from scene to scene. In some parts, it feels more like watching the synopsis of a film or a very long trailer for a film
I've viewed a huge number of very low budget movies. This does have a 'get your friends and family together and shoot a movie'feel....I'm assuming that the budget for the movie was sourced in a similar way.
Some characters just appeared without any explanation: were they supposed to be angels..or...?
Other characters just seemed redundant (the two women on the stoop...what story did they tell?)
The set for the movie felt very 'lets do it over at your house'
Okay....having said all of that
* The acting was very decent * They used every penny for as much as they could * The message is a good one, * the story is something that a lot of people all over the world will be able to relate to,
I think we all need to watch more of these down to earth films once in a while: no explosions, no cgi, no sound effects, no loud music, no professional make up artists and hair stylists and wardrobe stylists,no graphic depictions of sex and blood and guts flying everywhere. It feels more alive somehow.
8/10 is for effort - an effort was made here and that should be commended. I enjoyed the film, its about domestic violence (although it could be related to a lot of other things)and the choices people make along their journey in life.
I'm not a Christian to be honest,but I do realise that some people need something to believe in so I am not going to knock anybody's faith.
It is full of plot holes, has a very sparse script and the story doesn't flow from scene to scene. In some parts, it feels more like watching the synopsis of a film or a very long trailer for a film
I've viewed a huge number of very low budget movies. This does have a 'get your friends and family together and shoot a movie'feel....I'm assuming that the budget for the movie was sourced in a similar way.
Some characters just appeared without any explanation: were they supposed to be angels..or...?
Other characters just seemed redundant (the two women on the stoop...what story did they tell?)
The set for the movie felt very 'lets do it over at your house'
Okay....having said all of that
* The acting was very decent * They used every penny for as much as they could * The message is a good one, * the story is something that a lot of people all over the world will be able to relate to,
I think we all need to watch more of these down to earth films once in a while: no explosions, no cgi, no sound effects, no loud music, no professional make up artists and hair stylists and wardrobe stylists,no graphic depictions of sex and blood and guts flying everywhere. It feels more alive somehow.
8/10 is for effort - an effort was made here and that should be commended. I enjoyed the film, its about domestic violence (although it could be related to a lot of other things)and the choices people make along their journey in life.
EXCELLENT
jeanbenton29 March 2018
It was January 17, 2018 that we would get snowed in here in NC. As a busy person I have very little time to indulge T.V or Movies through the week. My boyfriend had grabbed a few movies from his mothers prior to the winter storm and happened to pick up a title " No Weaoon Formed" as a Christian they titled had already captured my suspense. Little did I know the film would depict something I was VERY familar too, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE! As a two-time victim to this very hideous, sickening crime against women, men and children whise lives are claimed daily in the USA and global, I was glued to my couch, I was insync with EVERY single character, every word spoken because it ALL was a part of what I'd experienced as a victim. I remember at the end of the film how tears formed and streamed down my face, I remembered what being in a violent relationship made me feel like, lifeless, cold, dark, depression, thoughts of suicide, loneliness. I burst out with PRAISE unto my heavenly Father Jesus Christ for watching over me, for having GRACE over me, for SHEIDING me from DEATH. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is UNDERRATED and does NOT get the national attention it deserves. UNTIL you have experienced it, or it EFFECTS your loved ones, will you become concerned and proactive! I have attended funerals of domestic violence victims,and to see the faces of their children, parents, friends is HEARTBREAKING.. Eacb time I realize it could have been me in a coffin had I not made a critical decision to GET OUT and stay ALIVE. This film brings AWARENESS in its rawest form. April and the writers of this film defined what most abusers portray, verbal, emotional, mental and psychological abuse. I would recommend and refer this movie to EVERY woman in the world to view so that she could see what domestic abuse looks like. I look forward to more films made and produced by Ms. Marcell and would even like to see them make rank to TV.
Please continue to make films that shone the light on evil doers!
You are. Blessing a multitude of people such as myself with your work.
This movie is great! Has a great message and good acting! There was passion and suspense.
godsphotoimage18 September 2015
This film was very inspiring. I believe there are many people, women and men who could relate to at least one of the characters in the movie. Then to consider the budget that was used for this film! I was thoroughly impressed. There was passion and suspense. I was very captivated captivated. And there was a very strong message sent out that I believe would help A lot of people. Especially those dealing with domestic violence. That you can still fight back. That there can still be a life for you. A good one. Whether you believe in God or not, I think that message alone is compelling enough to watch this film. I think this director is a revolutionary to have done this film. Plus there was some good eye candy! Now who wouldn't want that!
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