Not really, it makes sense why some people don't want to support a movie starring a dude that is very problematic. There are also better films out there that talk about human trafficking and the effects about it.
@@SlappyMcgeee it is about left vs right when it comes to disney holding the movie back 5 years with no intent of showing it or the leftist media calling it fascist.
@@SlappyMcgeeethe fact that you have to put a political side on whether it's wrong, or good to traffic children speaks volumes. This is beyond a left versus right thing, a Republican versus Democrat, this is human trafficking, I'm pretty sure the last thing on the minds of these people who were captured and sold off into slavery is whether or not they're going to be freed by a Republican or a Democrat, the fact is the minute people put aside their differences and realize the bigger picture, we can finally move forward but until thats.
It absolutely is about right and left. The left specifically wants to groom children. There are transexual men in schools giving lap dances to kids wearing Rainbow-flag t-shirts. Their LGBTQ allies said it themselves. "We are here, we are queer, we are coming for your children." it's right vs. left. Its good vs. evil. Destroy evil.
Back in the late 80's I worked as a hospital volunteer on a rape crisis hotline. We had so many child cases we developed a comprehensive treatment center for sexually abused children. I met children and police, in the Emergency Room, went to court as an advocate with children as young a 4 yrs old, who had to testify against their abusers in front of them. We worked with Law Enforcement in many ways, and helped with a necessary task force to address Satanic Ritual abuse of children. Etc Etc Etc. I love this movie, everyone who supported it, and Tim is a genuine real life hero. In our experience in the 80's we encouraged all involved in the rescue, prosecution and after care. to pray for help and protection..that is reality too. Thank you for reviewing the movie...that Disney bought from Fox and shelved for 5 yrs (that speaks for itself, doesn't it.) and the original producers fought Disney to win the rights to it back, and then (Angel Studio) agreed to present it in every possible venue. And thank you for addressing the outstanding, awesome music that helps make the movie GREAT. Everything about it, is GREAT.
I used to work in the child abuse centre of my hospital during my early years as a medical officer. The amount of horrendous things I had to manage showed me just how evil humans can become. Have seen even abuse of 10 month babies. All children must be protected at all times for any form of abuse...always
As a trauma therapist I've worked with many women who've survived being trafficked from a young age. This happens in our community and most people have no idea. Thank you for reviewing this and bringing attention to this movie that will help raise awareness to this very real & relevant issue. This review does so much good; thank you.
That's because if you ask a certain set of people (Hollywood, liberal media, etc.), they'll tell you with a straight face that it dosen't happen and you're a conspiracy theorist.
@@chadking8767 It is no joke.. they rape the minds of the ignorant human beings. Like doctors are "legal"drugs dealers. Pharmacy are drug suppliers... think
Saw this movie last night. Definitely shook up everyone in the theater. At the end of the movie, no one stood up, no one talked, no one went on their phones; it was just silent contemplation. I've never been in a theater where so many people were touched by one simple movie. The message needs to be heard and this movie does a perfect job of doing that.
It really warms my heart to see such a big name as Jeremy spreading the word about this movie when so many others wouldn't. Major respect to you, Jeremy.
@Barney-ii1no it is linked to qanon, it was literally funded by a Q production company and directs the viewers to qanon sites after the movie. Jeremy even said this movie makes you want to goggle. Yeah that's the whole point of the movie, to send normies down the qanon rabbit home.
Anyone still subscribing to Netflix or Disney needs to wake up and realize that these giant corporations hate you and will do whatever it takes to turn your kids into a perverted nympho.
Jeremy, you have never sold your soul. Thank you for being the ONLY BIG reviewer who did a review. Looking at Stuckmann a little different now (he doesn’t want to review this but will review everything else hitting theaters), probably due to the “relationships” he’s made making his feature. The point is, thank you for being the man’s man.
As someone raised in church, and as the child of pastors, I've been very critical of the "Christian movie" tropes and the pandering many of those films do to the middle-aged church mom crowd. This film and other projects done by Angel Studios are legitimately good while being "Christian". Those don't have to be mutually exclusive
Angel didn’t make this. Fox did. It was indeed Christian though, but Angel just bought the rights from Disney. Which is still mad props: without them, we wouldn’t see it, just not because they made it.
@disguisedcentennial835 from what I understand, Angel studios made it under Fox. When Fox was bought by Disney, Disney didn't release it. So Angel had to buy back the rights and find a new distributor
@@rayvanee277Sadly, even parents. My former best friend turned her 3 year old son into a girl😭. She groomed him good. Saddest part.... In order to maintain her lie she took everything away from him. His friends, family, father. Anyone who didn't agree with her she banned from his life.
as a contributor financially to a San Diego, CA, based home for young people that were subjected to human trafficking at young ages, I am so glad this movie is doing well at the box office
Don't be - the org this movie is promoting isn't a real child trafficking org. They are an organisation who lets celebrities and amateurs take part in "raids" and are strongly affiliated with QAnon (as is Jim Caviezel). This is a movie made by people who take the real issue of trafficking and warp it to promote their lunatic ideas that children are trafficked because Hillary Clinton and a Joe Biden want to steal their adrenochrome and the only way to stop it is to make Donald Trump emperor of America.
Absolutely insane how this movie is being slandered almost everywhere. Politics don't belong in the discussion of human trafficking, so when I first heard about it I was a bit put off, i didn't care about that. I just want to know if it's a good movie, and I'm happy you reviewed it for what it is.
It’s mostly because the lead actor is such an outspoken conspiracy theorist, most people think this movie is gonna be about Q-anon or something. Caviezel is so misguided, how could the movie NOT be misguided too? In other words, HE made it political. We didn’t. But after seeing this review, I think I’ll give it a shot. I mean, what am I afraid of? The movie isn’t going to magically make me a conspiracy theorist, and it’s certainly worth a watch. Sorry if this came off as argumentative. I’m just trying to explain why a lot of decent people don’t want to see this movie, that’s all.
@@precoius It’s not just that. Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad (the anti-trafficking organisation the movie is based around) are not great. They have frequently been caught embellishing stories, have claimed to help free a victim who testified that she freed herself, and use practices that can actually further endanger victims. They’ve been known to not give adequate support to victims of trafficking after rescue. In 2014 they filmed a raid in an effort to make a reality TV show out of the operations. It’s a pretty self-righteous organisation that doesn’t use safe methods of rescue. Trafficking is an incredibly serious issue that this movie does not portray accurately. It does not spread awareness, just misinformation about trafficking and O.U.R.’s practices. I can’t recommend giving money to this movie or the organisation. Hope this doesn’t come across that I’m annoyed at you personally, it’s just that this movie and organisation anger me.
I have to agree with @ionabab. And add in the fact that child trafficking is one of the biggest qanon focuses… let’s be clear NOBODY is arguing that child trafficking isn’t something worth focusing on, but considering how Qanon only focuses on child trafficking in the context of Hollywood and liberal elites (even to the point of blatantly falsehoods) and just brushes over all other cases of child trafficking, if not just completely dismissing them… especially in there Republican Party (looking at you, Matt Gaetz)… ide say there is substantial evidence to suggest that Qanons real focus is “destroying the libs” far more than any real worry about children or trafficking. I think it’s pretty evident the children are just sort of a convenient and compelling excuse to galvanize the Republican base who 1.does actually care about children/trafficking (to be clear… as we all should) and 2. Are not very political or politically motivated. It brings sort of right leaning, and extreme right groups together to “destroy the libs” but under the guise of “protecting the children”. And considering that’s Qanons m.o if you will, to deceive the masses using in part stories about trafficked children to further a political goal…. I don’t think it’s unreasonable for virtually anyone who’s not inclined to fall for Qanons deception to kinda draw the seemingly in normal circumstances abstract points together. Does that mean that you can never seperate the person from the artist? No ofcourse you can in a lot of cases. But when that artist has consistently used his art to scam people it’s a little difficult to think his next art piece is all above board and is not being done for the purpose of the scam. Make sense?
@@ionabab7274 Seriously? This is like saying we should not watch any movie that shows the US military because they invaded Iraq under false pretence etc. It’s a nonsensical argument because for all of that questionable stuff, they have also done good and saved lives. Also, it’s not like this self-righteous acting can be exclusively identified with this particular organization. Almost every organization, including all levels of government spare no efforts in trying to look good by virtue signalling. So when you say stuff like in your comment, most people will start to wonder if you following some consistent principle or merely just being arbitrary due to an unreasonable hatred.
I was just thinking the same thing. Been following Jeremy since his review of the first Avatar film 13 years ago and have always liked him. Very proud that he reviewed this given the left wing backlash and hate this movie is getting.
@@deathbymazda it's really not. Who is arguing against child trafficking? What's divisive is accussing people of it without any evidence whilst being conveniently quiet when it comes to the servants of the lord laying hands on the little ones. You don't hear anything about them from the "protect the children" crowd
This movie is a must see. Very powerful. I saw it on the 3rd and it is still with me. The audience was quiet through it all, grabbing Kleenex as the exited. Makes you grateful for those who have been rescued, sad for those children still being trafficked. God has blessed Tim Ballard, giving him the strength to do this job.
@@Flylikeamuy cruda , pero es ja verdad, desde hace décadas se oye de esta realidad, que pocos quieren aceptar que existe, ojalá se pueda hacer más por estos inocentes. “ hay de aquel que haga escandalizar a uno de mis pequeños, más le valdría no haber nacido”.
@@dereksbooks in our modern (or post-modern) world that elevates weak & pathetic "men" like Mulvaney it's the "balls" that most UA-camrs and/or media personalities are lacking.
Much respect Jeremy for reviewing this film. You’re a man of class, and professionalism for doing your job of seeing and reviewing all relevant movies that are at the box office without bias. 👏👏 👏
@@fattyjaybird7505the main stream media is. And a lot of major UA-camrs are ignoring this movie. Big Hollywood hates this movie and is trying to kill it. It's embarrassing them by outpacing The Flash, Indy5, MI7. So rolling your eyes is ignorant
@@JynessaSwannyou want the reason to be “because they’re scared of the truth” when it’s because the lead and the person he portrays is a conspiracy lunatic and this movie is QAnon adjacent lol
@@fattyjaybird7505 If the movie was an actual bad movie in terms of directing, acting, script ect... then it'd be fair to call it a mediocre movie. From those that has seen it it's a good movie.
@@Sephiroth766you do realize people have different tastes in directing, acting, and writing right? Opinions are made to convey what people feel about something and clearly people who praise this movie are willing to label others as groomers for not praising it.
Jim Caviezel has been a family friend for almost 40 years. He’s been so passionate about getting this movie out, it’s been such a ridiculous shit show. I’m thrilled for him that it’s finally out, that it’s being appreciated, and of course the story of Tim, & what’s happening to children is being told!! Thank you for bringing attention to this movie!
This was a great movie, but it is devastating and haunting. I have now found myself on a mission to help these kids. I saw it 5 days ago and with my hubby and 3 friends, now we are amped to start raising awareness and money to fight and support organizations doing this work. This movie instantly had me doing research on how I could help in my area, which I think is why this movie was made. If not me, then who? If not now, then when?
Same it has made we want to help and figure out what I can do help. Alot of films/books are written about history way in the past when it isn't a "controversy" to make them, but it is really hard to have them made when it is still happening, not only happening but at such a large scale.
@@sanditabaj6214 May I ask. I heard the money that is earned for this movie is going to help children in these situations. Do you know if that is true?
I went into this movie knowing nearly nothing about it and left the theater almost too stunned to speak. A powerful film, definitely deserves a viewing. And don’t listen to the people painting this as a “Christian only” movie, it was made by 20th Century Fox but when Disney bought them it got shelved until Angel studios bought the distribution rights. (I looked up stuff about the movie afterwards, it’s definitely that sort of an experience)
People call it a "Christian movie" for no other reason than it was made BY a Christian. They're trying to discredit it solely on that fact. They're literally enablers to the whole process by trying to force people to ignore the movie.
@@hateisbad Meanwhile in target ... Customer: I heard you're selling merchandise designed by a literal Satanist. Do you guys support Satan? Employee: Yes we do? Customer: What do you think God thinks about that. Employee: I don't believe in God. I would be outraged...if only that makes an iota of sense.
What does Christian only "movie mean"? A "christian movie" is a christian movie and they are usually for "everyone" to watch and not for only Christians.
@@lavasharkflowers To the non believers.. it means .. stay away.. because they will try and push Jesus down your your throat. They are so wrapped up in enjoy their sun .. that they can’t stop for 5 minutes and realize this is about slavery, Trafficking, trauma , and children. These evil human who engage in this .. don’t care about anyone political stance, or religious views. All they care about is harming innocent children and making money!
I wonder if anyone else found the girl closing her eyes while they fought a really cool shot and idea that I haven’t seen. It’s a cool idea to give the viewer a perspective of the scared child during a fight like that.
I've seen it before, at least 5 years ago, there's a movie where a little girl puts on her headphones and sings while we see shooting and screaming in the background.
Yes that is a neat shot to give you the girls POV. But a little more action would be nice but I get they don't want to turn this into taken with Liam Neeson kicking butt.
Indeed. It's great that the independent Christian-leaning film industry is stepping up their game in terms of filmmaking. I also liked the two symmetrical shots that bookended the movie.
Its qanon filled and backed film with literal cultists who have financed it. The main actor has been spreading lies and crazy conspiracy theories literally akin to a liberal cabal that drinks babies blood as a fountain of youth. The movie is being used to spread these insane recycled tropes. These people are sick in the head. Especially using a real issue like child trafficking to spread qanon beliefs to others. Literal cultists helped finance this movie. The story is also not true. It is literally made up.
This, right here, Jeremy, is why you are my go-to movie critic. You get it exactly right and hit all the important points of this movie, its production, and the acting. Tim Ballard is a real-life hero, I have met him and live close by to where he lives so we see his family at the stores regularly. Jim Caviezel has been a hero of mine for a while now and Person of Interest was a great series. Thank you Jeremy for giving this movie the attention it deserves and, as you always do, giving it the treatment it deserves!
The theater was the most busy it had been for a while. Everybody was so silent in the end of the movie, all I could hear was tears. Absolutely gut wrenching, amazing Film. Everybody needs to see it.
@@thedukeofchutney468 Well that's their fault. For putting so many good movies same days. But the theaters have been PACKED! it has been a great year for the audience!
Just barely saw this. It was the most awkward silent family walk back to the car. We were speechless with contemplation and the movie basically said everything for us. Incredible movie. It truly moved me.
You are moved I guess if you start supporting anti trafficking causes, donating and pledging your time. Otherwise be honest, you just watched a thought provoking movie which you'll forget in a month or so
It's a serious subject matter and doesn't have any of the Liam Neeson kicking butt action so it's a heavy watch. But glad to support the producer who tried so hard to get the film out and Angel studios who Disney tried to crush.
@@Osama_Bin_Ladder We aren't used to walking out of a movie theater dead silent. The movie was so heavy, and it kinda said everything it needed to say, so we didn't feel like we needed to say anything else. So we were silent.
We've been talking about this movie all week over at Midnight's Edge as well as the history behind this movies production and how the media is trying to black out this release.
I hate that this movie is considered controversial. People on the right and left are both so touchy these days but we should agree that this movie sends an important message. Props to Jeremy for reviewing it Wow. Thanks for all the likes guys!
I couldn't agree more🎯🎯!!. People on both sides are so obsessed with who's right in every kind of debate that very few even care about what's right. The division is crazy! The right hate both sides and the left hate both sides. Wish we could be regular people, unite and focus on the importance of what's going on in the world rather than attacking each other😔
Amen. I pray for Brazil everyday. Such a beautiful country with wonderful people that shouldn't be exposed to such corruption and horror. Things need to improve in that country and will improve as good people rally together to end such evil practices.
the statistics they show are lies. you do realize how many 6-20000 a year are. lol that means everyone will know a child who went missing. its all exaggerated to bring in the chip. you are all falling for it hook, line and sinker.
This movie is so intense. At one point I told my GF nobody would ever really do this part like that and she said this is a true story! I was floored! It's a must-watch everybody needs to see this movie. The happy ending made it easier on my soul
Sadly I think the climax was a hyperbole tacked on with the intention of paying off the audience. A different ending wouldn't have been gratifying enough. And the audience deserved the catarsis of that ending. Reason why this was a dramatization of true events in lieu of a documentary.
There’s no happy ending really knowing that the fight continues. 2 million children a year get trafficked Tim Ballard is everyday still continuing his mission.
Means a lot when a guy like Jeremy does reviews on smaller, obscure movies like this. I think many of us check out movies we didn't know or hear about just because Movieman recommends it to us.
I mean at 14m budget it's not like this is a SUPER small movie But also, yeah, I love Jeremy's reviews of movies that fit in this 10-20m budget category, there seems to be a couple of movies like this every year
@@1234dragonskyit’s a movie that Hollywood really didn’t want made, and it had very little promotion. And I haven’t seen the numbers, but I’ve heard it’s performing much better than the new Indiana Jones movie. It’s success is nothing short of a miracle, and I think it says more about what the audience is hungry for than anything.
@@turbonerd3075 "nothing short of a miracle" it is a faith based movie made for white Christian people. You fuckers will see anything if feeds your agenda.
The fact that so many commenters here didn't support the movie Spotlight speaks VOLUMES. It was about uncovering the countless incidents of child abuse done by the Catholic church.
They aren't winning, we are. This movie has made over 40 million $$ in 6 days!!! Mention this movie in every post that you make. I'm absolutely thrilled that it smoked Indiana Jones..LOL
@@roningarrisonnot the movie, the fact that left wing media is labeling this movie a right wing extremist film. That is the evidence of a potential crime
I'm so freaking glad that you reviewed this movie. This is a movie that needs all the attention and publicity that it can get from as many reviewers as possible. Thank you for doing it. This is not a right or left political thing, as you said, this is about saving children in a world where child trafficking (and far more nefarious things as a part of that) is a BILLION dollar industry. It's sickening. So yes, give this as much exposure as humanly possible. Bravo Jeremy.
Actually, it is very much a "left" issue, as you're talking about powerless people being commodified for the purpose of pleasing people with power. It's something that doesn't have to exist but does due to how power works in our current world. As someone who is generally on the left, I despise human trafficking but realize that the only way it'll ever be dealt with is by dealing with both how powerful people think it's expected to exist in their circles and the incentive behind it.
@@peachypietro9980 No it's not, everyone should be against the abuse of children or using children in any exploitative capacity (that includes to push political agendas).
Definitely a must see. It's a shame that this movie was made 5 years ago and Disney mothballed it. So glad that the studio was able to buy it back from them and get it out.
@@whatevergoesforme5129and they're still in denial claiming it's not a political issue when they themselves politicized it by, I dunno, coming for our children?
Saw this movie last. As the credits rolled I just sat in stunned silence. I was seething throughout the film that anyone could be so cruel and disgusting to children. I could hear people in my theater breaking down into tears. Whether you’re religious or not, “Gods children are not for sale” is so powerful. Edit: I also loved Bill Camps character. He brought an appropriate amount of light-heartedness to the movie while also understanding the severity of the situation.
Those of us who have been trying to call attention to this horrendous fact of reality for 40 years and hearing it dismissed as "false accusations!" "satanic panic!!" "conspiracy theory!!!" can hardly believe that someone has finally put together a treatment powerful enough to get the ostriches to pull their heads out of the sand and pay attention. Thanks and admiration to all involved. To the viewers: now you know what the reality is. Go out and do something about it.
it could simply be "children are not for sale", doesn't it? because, very sadly, there are very many religious nut jobs who think that if someone doesn't pray to 'their' god they are a lesser being and don't deserve the same human rights.
@@ccjl9160 He has a kind face and he is a great actor. I don't share his religion, but I can appreciate a great actor. Here's hoping Jim Caviezel gets more acting offers. 🙏
@@hdudidiSeems to me that you didn't like this kind of movie and I wonder why is that hmm? Did you feel triggered because you're one of those human traffickers? Or.. Were you affiliated with any of those crime organizations?🧐🧐🧐🧐
We all know why Jeremy (and a lot of us) didn’t hear about this movie. We all know why this movie, which was made back in FREAKIN 2018 hasn’t seen the light of day until now. (And almost didn’t see the light of day at all thanks to Disney buying Fox!) This world is FULL of evil, and we MUST combat it! Thank you for giving this movie the recognition it deserves, Jeremy!
Well said! Seriously what is wrong with Disney why are they so evil? They only push the woke stuff on kids but when it's something to protect them or anything about God they can't stand it
@@jesse1008 could've easily googled yourself, but fine. Wikipedia: "The film was completed in 2018 and a distribution deal was made with 20th Century Fox. However, that studio was purchased by the Walt Disney Company, which shelved the film. The filmmakers reportedly spent years trying to get the distribution rights back from Disney and take it to theaters"
is it heavy on the religous nutjob stuff or can one go see it without getting a sermon? The subject matter is serious and interesting and very important, but dont feel like all the nutjob white bearded in the sky with flipflops stuff
I had the privilege of meeting the real life Tim Ballard before the pandemic hit, and guys... he's awesome. He's an actual real life hero, and you can actually feel it when he walks into the room!
Good on him. Those of us who have put in time trying to create awareness of this activity know how hard and frustrating it is -- but he knows it on a whole other level. Thanks to him for all his work.
He’s fantastic and he’s doing interviews rn showing so much courage by calling out the Biden administration for encouraging this evil with their border policies
@@imanoldurango8213 His record appears to be very impressive! It's such a difficult area of investigation and he has all my admiration for his dedication to saving those victims.
This man is an amazing actor. The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my all time favorite films. It’s too bad Hollywood can’t get its head out of its ass and cast this man more. The only reason he got the part was because the real guy wanted Jim to play him. Fantastic movie.
This film is not graphic - it’s deep subject matter & it’s respectful. So powerful & important to show what impact good men can have in such an evil industry.
I think it’s a stupid movie that will appeal to the lowest comment denominator, which are idiot right wingers and white people that are racist Christian bigots. Movies about Black Lives Matter are better.
@@nailinthefashion’s not graphic. There is literally nothing explicit shown. Just be honest for once in your degenerate life and tell us you haven’t watched it. I’m pretty sure you get up to more explicit degeneracy on a Saturday night than anything going on in the movie.
The story behind the production of this movie is hilarious. Was being held by Disney for ages and they were just sitting on it. Netflix and a few streaming services all pass on the film, which is already made by the way. Then some small company picks it up, releases it, and it outperforms Disney's new Indy film. Love it
That's not entirely correct. Angel Studios bought it BACK from Disney. They had sold it to Fox, then Disney bought Fox and wouldn't release the film. Insert conspiracy theory here, lol. I think it was because Caviezel was sort of blacklisted after The Passion. Disney being willing to sell it back shows that they didn't really care about the film much one way or another.
@@ams914which is weird, he had a successful TV show for that ran for many seasons called Person of Interest, completely secular and about artificial intelligence and vigilantes.
@@ams914 I am just glad they were able to buy it back and release it. Is the reason most people never heard of this movie until it popped up in the theaters, Disney and friends did not want to be seen to begin with?
Thanks for reviewing this Jeremy. My parents have seen it a couple times and I just watched the trailer. I usually get your videos suggested but the "algorithm" never showed me your review.
Saw it on Tuesday in a PACKED theater with people crying all over the place. The theater manager told me they added extra shows, so everyone who wants to can see it! PLEASE GO... it's SOOO worth it!
If you go for the message you will find it and is powerful... If you go for popcorn entertainment and production value...Surprisingly you will find it too.
One of my favorite parts of the movie was the quietness of the beginning when things happen. The father loses his children and it isn’t filled with dramatic screams. He’s just broken.
Seriously one of the most heart-wrenching sequences of any movie I’ve ever seen! I truly felt the despair of that poor father. It literally made me sick to my stomach and I almost had to tap out. But what an amazing film!!
That scene alone hit me really hard, and im not even a father. Great acting and great filmmaking. Horrifying to think about when you put yourself in his shoes.
For anyone who doesn’t know, the studio has a website where, if you can’t handle the subject matter, you can donate money to pay for other people to watch it for free.
My mother and brother-in-law only decided at the last minute to attend. Both fully expected to walk out. Both thanked me at the end for inviting them. This movie is not graphic and is very intentional about never letting emotions hit peak. Quite frankly, I felt somewhat let down at the end because it wasn't more hard-hitting. It was perfect for mass audience. They led you up to something then moved along.
What you said at 1:47 - 1:57 is incredibly powerful. That’s exactly why they do what they are doing. Silent Sentinels fighting one of the greatest evils in the world and all behind the scenes. No headlines or glory or anything until now. Godspeed to you, Jeremy !!
That's nice. Say, what has this so-called organization, "Silent Sentinels" done about this activity occurring daily here in the States, in the following conservative, CHRISTIAN, cults: Mormons, FLDS, Luz del Mundo, Southern Baptists, Catholic Church, Scientology, Duggars, Turpin Family, Basic Life Principles Branch Dravidians...
Caviezel is no stranger to the brooding hero. He starred essentially that in five seasons of Person of Interest. A show very prophetic in this age of AI.
My family lives in the Philippines, where for a long time, children were not safe from the drug gangs, traffickers, and the organ harvesters. It only changed when they got a new President who literally went after these evil groups of scumbags. So, I would be really interested in seeing this film.
@@wballer479 duterte's admin only killed the runners, the drug lords were his buddies and were tipped off to escape. these people being impressed with duterte are delusional.
@@bobross8585 The Maoist left demands total conformity. The propaganda machine said this movie is bad so anyone who likes it must now ne labeled an enemy of the party.
@kp63 the fascist right are the ones who demand complete conformity. Demanding that everyone be forced to be religious by demanding that religion be forced on everyone in our school system. Forced patriotism and nationalism by lying abbot our history. Because God forbid we tell people the truth and let them decide how they feel about it LOLOL.
@@bobross8585 Don't besmirch the name of Bob Ross with these goofy ass comments. The existence of human trafficking isn't a "political opinion", it's a fact, regardless of what agenda you side with.
@@thebee9632some suspect disney is a part of the trafficking ring ask the Florida sheriff of WDW's County. He regularly arrests Disney employees for this crime.
Every actor in this movie did a phenomenal job, especially Jim Caviezel. It took the subject matter seriously and respected its audience. Definitely worth a watch.
This Film was the BEST movie in decades. My wife and I go to the movies quite frequently (every weekend). But, the lasy several years, there just wasn't any really good movies until "The Sound Of freedom". It keeps you glued to your seat!!
I’ve been following you for years Jeremy, never have a dared to recommend you to review any movies but I am so GLAD you chose to review this one. It deserves all the attention it can get. I hope your review will push others to get out of their comfort zone and get a glimpse of what the most vulnerable go through day by day.
@@naenae2350nothing political about it, free and protect the children. The gate keepers using there demons to try to shut it down because they’re a part of it.
@@UnxpektedIt's been proven that transitioning a kid via surgery and hormone therapies drastically *increases* the risk of the child committing su*cide. Desistance rates are between 61 and 90 percent. A parent who helps their kid transition is pushing them towards su*cide. This is why Europe has stopped doing these transitions. Too many studies showing this. For some reason the US hasn't caught up and stopped.
The fact that Disney shelved this film when it brought 20th Century Fox and the filmmakers had to fight to get the distribution rights back off them says a lot about The Mouse.
It says nothing, they shelved A LOT of things and fired A LOT of people. They still are cancelling things and firing people cause they are losing money. Of course they'd start with shelving and canceling the non-franchise things
@@Welsh_Dragon756 It beat Indy 1 day. The next day it took a 78% drop while Indy took a .8% drop. 2nd day was 4 million for Freedom and 11 million for Indy. It beat Indy on it's release day (it's first day out was Monday), while the next day, no one watched it.
The Sound of Freedom is an amazing incredible movie. Every American should see it and ask why is it we have hundreds of thousands of 'unaccompanied' minors crossing our borders and our State Department has no idea where they are or who has them now? God have mercy on people who refuse to care about these kids.
Sen. Ted Cruize T.X. said at a recent congressional hearing that there are 126,000 children who have crossed the USA border ( that's two stadiums full of kids ) & that our gov't has no idea where they are. He told Meyorkas by leaving the border open, you & the Biden administration are participants in child trafficing. 🦗🦗🦗 crickets. *THEY DO NOT CARE* Ask yourself why they want the border open at all costs? Why Meyorkas will flat out lie & say it's not open.
Man I noticed a lot of channels missed out on the reviews for this movie, and it’s a great true story and sheds light on a lot of how human trafficking happens, and how it’s able to happen.
It's not a true story. The whole movie was a scam, and the guy it's based on is a sexual abuser and a grifter. Sorry bud, you got tricked by wolves in sheep clothing. People who campaign on being anti child exploitation are often the ones doing the abuse and with conservatives, very often accusations are confessions.
this has been going in my home country for years. sadly, people have just come to accept it. Glad to see this film put the spotlight on this horrendous problem.
@@DavidFrancis24824 Lots of countries, pretty much everywhere where there is political or any other kind of turmoil (war, natural disasters etc). But it happens in western countries to an alarming rate also. Child rape industry is bigger than illegal weapons industry and almost as big as illegal drug industry, and the fastest growing.
This movie is the proof nothing beats word of mouth, in terms of marketing. 15M budget, almost nothing in marketing, 0 celebrities talking about it, and just in US, in it's first weekend + 4th July = 40M The movie is already in profit, and almost beat Indiana Jones, on half the theaters showing it
@@unanimousartsYeah, but Mel Gibson, crazy as he is, does not have the scratch that Disney has. The fact is, the new Indiana Jones was just a crappy movie.
@@Thrainite Maybe you're not old enough to recall, Mel got destroyed by mainstream media because of a drunk driving incident in which he called the cop a "joo". It was shocking, I say, SHOCKING! They've been calling him "crazy" ever since.
Let's hope it does well enough (looks like it) in North America (well, the US at least) to get an International release. Given both the subject matter and (from truly independent reviewers) how solid a film it apparently is, it deserves a worldwide release. I certainly would go and see it if it were release here in the UK.
My Husband and I went and seen it yesterday... definitely grabs your attention.. it is horrible what these children are exposed to and have to endure... Tim Ballard and his Staff are True Heroes. Thanks to Jim C.for being a part and getting more of this horror to the public.
Be aware when you are around children in public. Watch for things that just don't look right. If you see something act! Right then! It's easier to apologize to someone for being cautious than it is to find out that the child you had a chance to save was indeed taken. Simple questions to a child like "are you ok", "Is this your mom/dad?" "Do you know this person?"
Finally a BIG youtuber reviewing this important film! THANK YOU JEREMY. I honestly looked up your youtube few hours ago and was disappointed you might not review Sound of Freedom, but I am so grateful you made it happen afterall!
Meanwhile, my entire recommendations bar on the right is full of videos clearly from right wing content creators politicizing the film for their benefit and vilifying the left for "ignoring" it.
You should read into what actually occurred during this operation. There's a reason why experts in human trafficking are speaking out against it. Did you know that no aftercare was provided to these rescued children? They were released less than a week after being taken into custody. No safety nets to prevent them from being trafficked again. Coupled with the lead actor being a q anon conspiracy theorist. Yes it's difficult to see this movie as a positive when it leaves so much out.
Why would they review a movie that didn’t tackle the issue correctly, left out important information on how children are not even the majority of human trafficking cases and the fact that human trafficking happen more in the US than any other country on the planet, tried to say the bad guy in the movie was convicted for trafficking when in reality he was convicted for child porn, had no actual victims or experts who know how human trafficking works to help them out on the movie to get shit right, propped up and absolute dick bag of a human being who was literally found out to be a child abuser and was kicked out of OUR, and last but not least was literally made for Conservative Christian propaganda that profits off of actual victims. You sir are just a simpleton who is blinded by this movie because it pulled on your emotions. If you call me a groomer for daring to speak my mind about this dogshit movie then you need to seek therapy for your issues. Seems to me your compliance against actual victims speaks more volumes than anyone here.
Good on you for covering this movie as it isn't getting any major promotion from mainstream outlets and yet it still managed to beat a $300m budget movie at the box office on 4th of July. That's damn impressive.
@joaquinpampliega5722 it’s much easier for indie movies to make a profit lol that’s why they make a lot more indies than big budget studio films. There is little danger in putting 10 million on a movie. In no way shape of form is sound of freedom making more than indiana jones.
I thought this film was very passionate to tell the story of child trafficking, how they could get deceived into it (modeling agency) and how difficult the stings can be to rescue them. If you do delve into the story further you will find Tim Ballards' wife giving him support and strongly encouraging him to do this work. Also the fact that they provide aftercare centers or foster care homes, counseling, medical treatment for each child is very impressive and I am grateful for that.
Mad respect for you reviewing this film Brother, as many will not touch it! I worked with Both Tim Ballard and 'Vampiro' from 2014 to 2017 and they both run amazing operations still today.
Hey just wanted to say, you are a real one brother, many UA-camrs are avoiding this movie but you didn't, I just wanted to say I appreciate you bro, keep doing what you do 👍
Why would they review a movie that didn’t tackle the issue correctly, left out important information on how children are not even the majority of human trafficking cases and the fact that human trafficking happen more in the US than any other country on the planet, tried to say the bad guy in the movie was convicted for trafficking when in reality he was convicted for child porn, had no actual victims or experts who know how human trafficking works to help them out on the movie to get shit right, propped up and absolute dick bag of a human being who was literally found out to be a child abuser and was kicked out of OUR, and last but not least was literally made for Conservative Christian propaganda that profits off of actual victims. You sir are just a simpleton who is blinded by this movie because it pulled on your emotions. If you call me a groomer for daring to speak my mind about this dogshit movie then you need to seek therapy for your issues. Seems to me your compliance against actual victims speaks more volumes than anyone here.
This movie hit me so frickin' hard. I cried in the beginning. I cried in the opening credits. I cried in every scene with Miguel and Rocio. I cried in the finale. Man. It was so deeply moving
Thank you for reviewing this movie Jeremy ! Some people are pretending this movie doesn't exist, I actually follow the guy on Instagram and seeing pictures and videos of the children he adopted and the life they're living now I cry every time this guy really is a hero and the work that he does is so real thank you for not overlooking this.
This movie is fabricated and manipulates data about a real issue in this world in order to attract and spread QAnon conspiracy theories. It isn't based on a true story no more than the Blair Witch Project was based on a true story. Jim Cavieze is on video as recently as 1 week ago saying a cabal of liberals are drinking blood of baby's in order to stay young. Truly inane nonsense. The producers are connected to cults of the 80s. But keep ignoring why so many are warning others about the film.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ this is a propoganda piece to start a war. To give an excuse for war. The USA loves using children for war. Remember the Iraq war. The USA lied about babies taken from incubators. NEVER HAPPEN! BUT the USA destroyed villages through wars and sanctions, killing millions of innocent people and children over 20 plus years in Iraq, Syria, and Libya! This movie is a seed for war to loot resources from the poor. America doesn't even care about its own children. Let them get killed by mass shooters. It's also the USA govt pedophiles in congress that protect Epstein for decades.
He needs to be nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Tim Ballard. He won't be, because the Cartels will never give Hollywood permission to recognize the movie.
@@rodseel4545Has nothing to do with Cartels its because the academy is full of liberal shills who hate Christianity and Mel Gibson and Jim Caviezel are both devout christians. Hollywood also loves pedophilia so they have no reason to support this film.
@@rodseel4545Tim Ballard been proven to a pathological liar and grifter. Most of the movie been proven to be highly embellished. Also Jim while a great actor is completely nuts.
Many years ago I watched a The 700 Club episode. A recently new Christian, who was a tattoo artist wanting to witness to people was praying how can God use him. The FBI contacted him and asked if he would be willing to cover the bar codes sex trafficers use to "sell" their products. He jumped at the chance so one Thursday a month his shop closed and his team did beautiful coverup tattoos so these kids would not be reminded of their past. He also painted a tree in his shop and every kid that they did this too had the opportunity to leave their handprint on this tree. I hope he is still doing this. He was out of Chicago but I don’t remember the name of the shop or if the show even mentioned it.
@@ronryan7398Same here. What he’s doing is amazing, but it would be better that no child has to go through such horrors in their life in the first place.
Only two movies have had entirely sold out showing this summer: Across the Spider-verse and Sound of Freedom. Every other movie I've seen had been sparsely filled, but these two resonated with people. It was incredible to watch all together
Jim Caviezel really gives an outstanding performance. So much of the movie is held together with the audience understanding his wrought interior space. Caviezel's performance always compliments the children. He never tries to outshine. He is committed to the story and message he is conveying. For a message movie, it succeeds in capturing attention and feeling necessary.
@@krishanchoudhury You joined UA-cam 4 months ago and you have three comments on this channel, all pushing the same message that the MSM was pushing about this movie. It seems to me that you are probably not human and the fact that somebody wrote your code for this very purpose only reinforces my point.
@@dr.badass702 And if you were to watch any interview at all with Mr Ballard or Mr Cavieszel about this movie, then you would know that their review was a bunch of ridiculous propaganda. Tim Ballard has saved thousands of children from terrible fates. Nowhere in that ridiculous article was this mentioned. Does that not worry you???
After watching this movie I came home, looked my kids in the eyes and told them how much I love them. I think we take many things for granted. The horror that these parents must feel. When the father came back to find his children missing my heart fell into my stomach. I just can’t imagine! No doubt it’s an excellent movie but the reality of it story if horrific. I also looked into the missing unaccompanied minor’s that have gone missing at the border and as of April of this years it’s 83,000 children “lost” and probably much more since then. This must end!
This movie is incredible, just saw it and left the theater afterwards in tears. The siblings in the movie reminded me of my brother and I at their ages, there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do to protect him, and it wrecked me to think that could have been him, that could have been me, and that unfortunately is the reality for millions of precious little ones. God bless those in the fight to put an end to this perverted crime. I pray we bring the death sentence back for pedophiles!
For at least 20 minutes straight, the only thought screaming through my blood was “burn it down! Burn it down! Burn it all down!“ just righteous fury the whole time and tears for these strong children going through so much. I hope this movie has the impact it’s hoping for that I’ve seen in interviews. Rescuing children should NEVER be a partisan issue
It is a partisan issue if one side fosters doing things to kids. So many people are convinced this is a battle against evil. Why was this movie buried for 5 years? Why are the big Hollywood reviewers saying such things as this a conspiracy theory movie or right wing extremist movie or just not giving it a second of air time?
Every time I see Caviezel in a film I'm always shocked that he’s not a bigger star than he is, he’s so captivating. Man when Jim Caviezel gets to act he can act. This man deserves a comeback!
Yeah... he's talented but really the whole entertainment industry has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with politics. Even if youre talented, You'll never see the light of day if you dont play the game and do what the higher ups tell you to do. Ever since he did Passion of the Christ, he basically got blacklisted. And Mel gibson told him that would happen before it even happened
Thanks jeremy, massive respect to you for actually giving a review & recognition for this movie. Other media, celebrities, some youtubers never mentioned this movie & hollywood tried to take down this movie truly speaks volumes. Disgusting.
Disney found out about the movie bought it and SHELVED IT for five years. What are they afraid of? The Truth! By the way, I boycotting Disney and the new Indiana Jones movie as well.
The scourge of modern day society is the abuse of those who cannot help themselves, old or young. Great movie to remind us of our obligations to humanity.
Solid film. Sadly the reality is much worse than movie with most children/teenagers who are trafficked, having it done by someone they know either a family member or close friend of the family.
@@davy209 Jim was fantastic. Apparently you've never met any serious law enforcement, and you don't think that doing this kind of work takes a toll on a person. Law enforcement restrain their emotions.
I’m, so grateful it wasn’t graphic. It was respectful. I couldn’t even look at the screen sometimes even though I trusted the producers to not show anything. And that’s also credit to the studio. And even then, it’s so hard to stomach the subject matter. People need to see this movie, and the reason is because the impact is greater with images.
Because everyone else recognized it was a fucking QAnon movie and promoting it is promoting scholastic terrorism. I don't know who among these extremely positive comments will be turning up at a pizza place with no basement with a gun demanding to see the basement.
This movie seriously needed to be done on the big screen and brought to the attention of the whole world. "All that is necessary for evil to prosper is for good men to do NOTHING"--Edmond Burke, 1775, American War for Independence.
@@DuBstep115 I will watch Oppenheimer this weekend. I heard is amazing. I expect nothing lower than a 9.5/10. Sound of Freedom in my opinion is a solid 8.5/10.
The fact that no celebrities, tv network, news, politicians haven’t mentioned this movie, speaks volumes
Tony Robbins too. 😁
An inconvenient truth for them. I agree 👍 💯 with you
Not really, it makes sense why some people don't want to support a movie starring a dude that is very problematic. There are also better films out there that talk about human trafficking and the effects about it.
@@nightwing4429 Better films? Such as?
Nobody on the left will. Dailywire on the right is talking about it! (Politicians wise, idk)
"this film is not about right vs left it's about saving children"
Thank you JJ
Unfortunately, it is about right and left when border security becomes political.
@@SlappyMcgeee it is about left vs right when it comes to disney holding the movie back 5 years with no intent of showing it or the leftist media calling it fascist.
And yet, the left is trying to bury it.
@@SlappyMcgeeethe fact that you have to put a political side on whether it's wrong, or good to traffic children speaks volumes. This is beyond a left versus right thing, a Republican versus Democrat, this is human trafficking, I'm pretty sure the last thing on the minds of these people who were captured and sold off into slavery is whether or not they're going to be freed by a Republican or a Democrat, the fact is the minute people put aside their differences and realize the bigger picture, we can finally move forward but until thats.
It absolutely is about right and left. The left specifically wants to groom children. There are transexual men in schools giving lap dances to kids wearing Rainbow-flag t-shirts. Their LGBTQ allies said it themselves. "We are here, we are queer, we are coming for your children." it's right vs. left. Its good vs. evil. Destroy evil.
Back in the late 80's I worked as a hospital volunteer on a rape crisis hotline. We had so many child cases we developed a comprehensive treatment center for sexually abused children. I met children and police, in the Emergency Room, went to court as an advocate with children as young a 4 yrs old, who had to testify against their abusers in front of them. We worked with Law Enforcement in many ways, and helped with a necessary task force to address Satanic Ritual abuse of children. Etc Etc Etc. I love this movie, everyone who supported it, and Tim is a genuine real life hero. In our experience in the 80's we encouraged all involved in the rescue, prosecution and after care. to pray for help and protection..that is reality too. Thank you for reviewing the movie...that Disney bought from Fox and shelved for 5 yrs (that speaks for itself, doesn't it.) and the original producers fought Disney to win the rights to it back, and then (Angel Studio) agreed to present it in every possible venue. And thank you for addressing the outstanding, awesome music that helps make the movie GREAT. Everything about it, is GREAT.
Thank you for everything you've done to fight the evil in this world
Thank you for sharing, that is terrible.
I used to work in the child abuse centre of my hospital during my early years as a medical officer. The amount of horrendous things I had to manage showed me just how evil humans can become. Have seen even abuse of 10 month babies. All children must be protected at all times for any form of abuse...always
Man, this makes me hate Disney even more. FUCK that company.
Man that would be a HARD job!!!. Kudos to you, the police and the people that help. You guys are real heroes to.
As a trauma therapist I've worked with many women who've survived being trafficked from a young age. This happens in our community and most people have no idea. Thank you for reviewing this and bringing attention to this movie that will help raise awareness to this very real & relevant issue. This review does so much good; thank you.
Therapist The- rapist... now why would you call yourself the rapist?
That's because if you ask a certain set of people (Hollywood, liberal media, etc.), they'll tell you with a straight face that it dosen't happen and you're a conspiracy theorist.
@@IAMinfiniteandfree.you must’ve felt so proud of yourself typing that up huh
@@IAMinfiniteandfree.that joke was old in the 1980’s lol
@@chadking8767 It is no joke.. they rape the minds of the ignorant human beings. Like doctors are "legal"drugs dealers. Pharmacy are drug suppliers... think
Saw this movie last night. Definitely shook up everyone in the theater. At the end of the movie, no one stood up, no one talked, no one went on their phones; it was just silent contemplation. I've never been in a theater where so many people were touched by one simple movie. The message needs to be heard and this movie does a perfect job of doing that.
Wow
@@JackJones-bz4jl
Mission accomplished
When I went on the 4th I was the only guy under the age of 40 there, it was a weird experience and 95% of the seats were full.
And thing is shot like that happens all over the world!!! With famous people… and we just turn away
It really warms my heart to see such a big name as Jeremy spreading the word about this movie when so many others wouldn't. Major respect to you, Jeremy.
Jeremy runs a real deal movie review channel, no agenda no industry shill.
@@jeahernandez6159 Agreed and it shows! it has always been like that. Thanks Jeremy.
they have created a perception about the film that it is somehow linked to qanon, the mainstream media are so desperate and scummy
its a very good movie, powerful.. big fan of jim caviezel..since he played a homeless guy in pay it forward..and of course passion of the christ
@Barney-ii1no it is linked to qanon, it was literally funded by a Q production company and directs the viewers to qanon sites after the movie. Jeremy even said this movie makes you want to goggle. Yeah that's the whole point of the movie, to send normies down the qanon rabbit home.
Netflix passed on this movie; said it didn’t fit their style, but they accepted Cuties (SMDH). Thank you for reviewing this movie.
It seems netflix is more for normalizing child exploitation, rather than fighting against it.
Disney of course didn’t want it either. Wonder why 🙄
Anyone still subscribing to Netflix or Disney needs to wake up and realize that these giant corporations hate you and will do whatever it takes to turn your kids into a perverted nympho.
Tells you all you need to know
@@joker18524 im sorry but how in the hell would this fit into any Disney vein of any kind?
Jeremy, you have never sold your soul. Thank you for being the ONLY BIG reviewer who did a review.
Looking at Stuckmann a little different now (he doesn’t want to review this but will review everything else hitting theaters), probably due to the “relationships” he’s made making his feature.
The point is, thank you for being the man’s man.
And for still being critical. Stuckmann doesn't like to be overly critical anymore now that he's a film producer.
As someone raised in church, and as the child of pastors, I've been very critical of the "Christian movie" tropes and the pandering many of those films do to the middle-aged church mom crowd. This film and other projects done by Angel Studios are legitimately good while being "Christian". Those don't have to be mutually exclusive
Angel didn’t make this. Fox did. It was indeed Christian though, but Angel just bought the rights from Disney. Which is still mad props: without them, we wouldn’t see it, just not because they made it.
@disguisedcentennial835 from what I understand, Angel studios made it under Fox. When Fox was bought by Disney, Disney didn't release it. So Angel had to buy back the rights and find a new distributor
@@disguisedcentennial835 I can see why Disney put this on the shelf for five years...🤔
Church is where kids go to get trafficked
@@deadnorth8648is it because it's legitimately a shit film, meant to pull on rube's heartstrings, and to make them sad, angry, and scared?
This movie wasn’t even in my radar. So glad I saw it. In my opinion, it’s the most impactful movie of the year.
of our lifetime, our children over the entire globe need protection, from school teachers, politicians, pastors, everyone
@@rayvanee277Sadly, even parents. My former best friend turned her 3 year old son into a girl😭. She groomed him good. Saddest part.... In order to maintain her lie she took everything away from him. His friends, family, father. Anyone who didn't agree with her she banned from his life.
@@StompMom5 thats heartbreaking,
Tell all your friends
@@rayvanee277 Definitely 😭.
as a contributor financially to a San Diego, CA, based home for young people that were subjected to human trafficking at young ages, I am so glad this movie is doing well at the box office
Jesus Bless
What is it called and can someone volunteer?
Don't be - the org this movie is promoting isn't a real child trafficking org. They are an organisation who lets celebrities and amateurs take part in "raids" and are strongly affiliated with QAnon (as is Jim Caviezel). This is a movie made by people who take the real issue of trafficking and warp it to promote their lunatic ideas that children are trafficked because Hillary Clinton and a Joe Biden want to steal their adrenochrome and the only way to stop it is to make Donald Trump emperor of America.
Thank you for supporting that home. And for sharing.
@@ca8944 hello, thanks for your interest, my comment keeps being removed by Ytube, but there is a reply to Daygo in these comments, cheers
Absolutely insane how this movie is being slandered almost everywhere. Politics don't belong in the discussion of human trafficking, so when I first heard about it I was a bit put off, i didn't care about that. I just want to know if it's a good movie, and I'm happy you reviewed it for what it is.
It’s mostly because the lead actor is such an outspoken conspiracy theorist, most people think this movie is gonna be about Q-anon or something. Caviezel is so misguided, how could the movie NOT be misguided too? In other words, HE made it political. We didn’t.
But after seeing this review, I think I’ll give it a shot. I mean, what am I afraid of? The movie isn’t going to magically make me a conspiracy theorist, and it’s certainly worth a watch.
Sorry if this came off as argumentative. I’m just trying to explain why a lot of decent people don’t want to see this movie, that’s all.
@@precoius It’s not just that. Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad (the anti-trafficking organisation the movie is based around) are not great. They have frequently been caught embellishing stories, have claimed to help free a victim who testified that she freed herself, and use practices that can actually further endanger victims. They’ve been known to not give adequate support to victims of trafficking after rescue. In 2014 they filmed a raid in an effort to make a reality TV show out of the operations. It’s a pretty self-righteous organisation that doesn’t use safe methods of rescue.
Trafficking is an incredibly serious issue that this movie does not portray accurately. It does not spread awareness, just misinformation about trafficking and O.U.R.’s practices. I can’t recommend giving money to this movie or the organisation.
Hope this doesn’t come across that I’m annoyed at you personally, it’s just that this movie and organisation anger me.
I have to agree with @ionabab. And add in the fact that child trafficking is one of the biggest qanon focuses… let’s be clear NOBODY is arguing that child trafficking isn’t something worth focusing on, but considering how Qanon only focuses on child trafficking in the context of Hollywood and liberal elites (even to the point of blatantly falsehoods) and just brushes over all other cases of child trafficking, if not just completely dismissing them… especially in there Republican Party (looking at you, Matt Gaetz)… ide say there is substantial evidence to suggest that Qanons real focus is “destroying the libs” far more than any real worry about children or trafficking. I think it’s pretty evident the children are just sort of a convenient and compelling excuse to galvanize the Republican base who 1.does actually care about children/trafficking (to be clear… as we all should) and 2. Are not very political or politically motivated. It brings sort of right leaning, and extreme right groups together to “destroy the libs” but under the guise of “protecting the children”. And considering that’s Qanons m.o if you will, to deceive the masses using in part stories about trafficked children to further a political goal….
I don’t think it’s unreasonable for virtually anyone who’s not inclined to fall for Qanons deception to kinda draw the seemingly in normal circumstances abstract points together. Does that mean that you can never seperate the person from the artist? No ofcourse you can in a lot of cases. But when that artist has consistently used his art to scam people it’s a little difficult to think his next art piece is all above board and is not being done for the purpose of the scam. Make sense?
@@ionabab7274 Seriously? This is like saying we should not watch any movie that shows the US military because they invaded Iraq under false pretence etc. It’s a nonsensical argument because for all of that questionable stuff, they have also done good and saved lives. Also, it’s not like this self-righteous acting can be exclusively identified with this particular organization. Almost every organization, including all levels of government spare no efforts in trying to look good by virtue signalling. So when you say stuff like in your comment, most people will start to wonder if you following some consistent principle or merely just being arbitrary due to an unreasonable hatred.
@@precoius Child trafficking is just a conspiracy theory 💀
props to you for giving this movie the attention it deserves
💯
I was just thinking the same thing. Been following Jeremy since his review of the first Avatar film 13 years ago and have always liked him. Very proud that he reviewed this given the left wing backlash and hate this movie is getting.
@@itsem6445You’d think child trafficking wouldn’t be politically divisive, but here we are lol
@@deathbymazda it's really not. Who is arguing against child trafficking? What's divisive is accussing people of it without any evidence whilst being conveniently quiet when it comes to the servants of the lord laying hands on the little ones. You don't hear anything about them from the "protect the children" crowd
@@Maxrepfitgm this. All of this.
This movie is a must see. Very powerful. I saw it on the 3rd and it is still with me. The audience was quiet through it all, grabbing Kleenex as the exited. Makes you grateful for those who have been rescued, sad for those children still being trafficked. God has blessed Tim Ballard, giving him the strength to do this job.
Absolutely. Praised be Jesus.
I think everyone agrees it's a heavy movie
Did y'all see machine gun preacher? Same context, true story. Same weight. Heavy.
@@JanisJople3997 go be a troll elsewhere
@@Flylikeamuy cruda , pero es ja verdad, desde hace décadas se oye de esta realidad, que pocos quieren aceptar que existe, ojalá se pueda hacer más por estos inocentes. “ hay de aquel que haga escandalizar a uno de mis pequeños, más le valdría no haber nacido”.
Finally, a main stream film critic that's giving this movie the attention it deserves! Hat's off to you Jeremy Jahns! 🙌 💯
Yes 👏
Jeremy has integrity. Remember that he was the only one who dared to review Chapelle's 0% RT rated special. No other big UA-camr had any guts.
@@dereksbooks in our modern (or post-modern) world that elevates weak & pathetic "men" like Mulvaney it's the "balls" that most UA-camrs and/or media personalities are lacking.
I say this respectfully, is this guy considered a mainstream film critic?? I like and watch him but I never saw him as that one of them
Jim Caviezel's net worth is $15million and rising. Just sayin'
Much respect Jeremy for reviewing this film. You’re a man of class, and professionalism for doing your job of seeing and reviewing all relevant movies that are at the box office without bias. 👏👏 👏
Whatever man....🙄 i dare anyone to give this movie a "negative review"
@@fattyjaybird7505the main stream media is. And a lot of major UA-camrs are ignoring this movie. Big Hollywood hates this movie and is trying to kill it. It's embarrassing them by outpacing The Flash, Indy5, MI7. So rolling your eyes is ignorant
@@JynessaSwannyou want the reason to be “because they’re scared of the truth” when it’s because the lead and the person he portrays is a conspiracy lunatic and this movie is QAnon adjacent lol
@@fattyjaybird7505 If the movie was an actual bad movie in terms of directing, acting, script ect... then it'd be fair to call it a mediocre movie. From those that has seen it it's a good movie.
@@Sephiroth766you do realize people have different tastes in directing, acting, and writing right? Opinions are made to convey what people feel about something and clearly people who praise this movie are willing to label others as groomers for not praising it.
Jim Caviezel has been a family friend for almost 40 years.
He’s been so passionate about getting this movie out, it’s been such a ridiculous shit show.
I’m thrilled for him that it’s finally out, that it’s being appreciated, and of course the story of Tim, & what’s happening to children is being told!!
Thank you for bringing attention to this movie!
Can you ask him whether it will come to the UK please? I’ve called cinemas and we don’t have a distributor.
I'm just a random on the internet, but please thank him for me.
passion of the christ is brilliant.. and jim was great in pay it foward
And a QAnon nutjob. But I'm still glad that attention is being raised for a difficult subject...just the conspiracy theories should be kept at bay.
@@theoriginalemim Done!
This was a great movie, but it is devastating and haunting. I have now found myself on a mission to help these kids. I saw it 5 days ago and with my hubby and 3 friends, now we are amped to start raising awareness and money to fight and support organizations doing this work. This movie instantly had me doing research on how I could help in my area, which I think is why this movie was made.
If not me, then who? If not now, then when?
Same it has made we want to help and figure out what I can do help. Alot of films/books are written about history way in the past when it isn't a "controversy" to make them, but it is really hard to have them made when it is still happening, not only happening but at such a large scale.
Tim Ballard's organization is called Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), and wasn't even promoted by the movie, but definitely can use our support!
@@sanditabaj6214 May I ask. I heard the money that is earned for this movie is going to help children in these situations. Do you know if that is true?
@@AJP.OT7 I do not believe that is true. I know for a fact that OUR is not receiving any of the proceeds, so that is why I have my doubts.
You are a pro Larper 😂
I went into this movie knowing nearly nothing about it and left the theater almost too stunned to speak. A powerful film, definitely deserves a viewing. And don’t listen to the people painting this as a “Christian only” movie, it was made by 20th Century Fox but when Disney bought them it got shelved until Angel studios bought the distribution rights. (I looked up stuff about the movie afterwards, it’s definitely that sort of an experience)
People call it a "Christian movie" for no other reason than it was made BY a Christian. They're trying to discredit it solely on that fact. They're literally enablers to the whole process by trying to force people to ignore the movie.
@@hateisbad Meanwhile in target ...
Customer: I heard you're selling merchandise designed by a literal Satanist. Do you guys support Satan?
Employee: Yes we do?
Customer: What do you think God thinks about that.
Employee: I don't believe in God.
I would be outraged...if only that makes an iota of sense.
What does Christian only "movie mean"? A "christian movie" is a christian movie and they are usually for "everyone" to watch and not for only Christians.
Now they are calling it "Q adjacent ".. they don't want people to watch this
@@lavasharkflowers
To the non believers.. it means .. stay away.. because they will try and push Jesus down your your throat.
They are so wrapped up in enjoy their sun .. that they can’t stop for 5 minutes and realize this is about slavery, Trafficking, trauma , and children. These evil human who engage in this .. don’t care about anyone political stance, or religious views. All they care about is harming innocent children and making money!
I wonder if anyone else found the girl closing her eyes while they fought a really cool shot and idea that I haven’t seen. It’s a cool idea to give the viewer a perspective of the scared child during a fight like that.
I've seen it before, at least 5 years ago, there's a movie where a little girl puts on her headphones and sings while we see shooting and screaming in the background.
Yes that is a neat shot to give you the girls POV. But a little more action would be nice but I get they don't want to turn this into taken with Liam Neeson kicking butt.
Indeed. It's great that the independent Christian-leaning film industry is stepping up their game in terms of filmmaking. I also liked the two symmetrical shots that bookended the movie.
My respect for you just went up 100,000% for covering this movie.
Its qanon filled and backed film with literal cultists who have financed it. The main actor has been spreading lies and crazy conspiracy theories literally akin to a liberal cabal that drinks babies blood as a fountain of youth. The movie is being used to spread these insane recycled tropes. These people are sick in the head. Especially using a real issue like child trafficking to spread qanon beliefs to others. Literal cultists helped finance this movie. The story is also not true. It is literally made up.
I thought the same. I hadn't watched one of his reviews for years but I had to support him for this 👍
same
same as an ex abused child who joined the Army......and became a follower of Christ
@@ajaxslamgoody9736🙏🏻❤️
This, right here, Jeremy, is why you are my go-to movie critic. You get it exactly right and hit all the important points of this movie, its production, and the acting. Tim Ballard is a real-life hero, I have met him and live close by to where he lives so we see his family at the stores regularly. Jim Caviezel has been a hero of mine for a while now and Person of Interest was a great series. Thank you Jeremy for giving this movie the attention it deserves and, as you always do, giving it the treatment it deserves!
The theater was the most busy it had been for a while. Everybody was so silent in the end of the movie, all I could hear was tears. Absolutely gut wrenching, amazing Film. Everybody needs to see it.
Really? The theater has been PACKED! June had so many movies. Spider-Man, Transformers, little mermaid, elemental,
@@alfredo101109 spider-man only one on the list you just posted worth seeing.
@@alfredo101109 Spider-Man was the only one people were actually excited about seeing. All the others (besides maybe Transformers) underperformed.
@@thedukeofchutney468 Well that's their fault. For putting so many good movies same days. But the theaters have been PACKED! it has been a great year for the audience!
Just barely saw this. It was the most awkward silent family walk back to the car. We were speechless with contemplation and the movie basically said everything for us. Incredible movie. It truly moved me.
No, that was the burritos.
You are moved I guess if you start supporting anti trafficking causes, donating and pledging your time.
Otherwise be honest, you just watched a thought provoking movie which you'll forget in a month or so
It's a serious subject matter and doesn't have any of the Liam Neeson kicking butt action so it's a heavy watch. But glad to support the producer who tried so hard to get the film out and Angel studios who Disney tried to crush.
Why was it an awkward walk to the car?
@@Osama_Bin_Ladder We aren't used to walking out of a movie theater dead silent. The movie was so heavy, and it kinda said everything it needed to say, so we didn't feel like we needed to say anything else. So we were silent.
I can't tell you how glad I am that a big reviewer like Jeremy is shedding light on this film!!!
Flickpick reviewed it a couple of days ago
People like Grace Randolph are too afraid
This movie isn't "underground" or "underrated"
It's literally being shown in the movie theaters right now.
Chris Stuckmann?
We've been talking about this movie all week over at Midnight's Edge as well as the history behind this movies production and how the media is trying to black out this release.
Finally a big movie reviewer who hasnt sold out. Big respect.
Yeah, he didn’t sold out because he reviews one movie? I guess everyone who didn’t talk about this movie sold out?
Try The Critical Drinker also.
Excellent movie review channel.
@@dred8616 it's really not unless your scared of women
@@dred8616 I second The Critical Drinker if you're looking for more based commentary
@@chaserseven2886 yep, my wife and daughter terrify me....
Go simp elsewhere.
I hate that this movie is considered controversial. People on the right and left are both so touchy these days but we should agree that this movie sends an important message. Props to Jeremy for reviewing it
Wow. Thanks for all the likes guys!
*left
I couldn't agree more🎯🎯!!. People on both sides are so obsessed with who's right in every kind of debate that very few even care about what's right. The division is crazy! The right hate both sides and the left hate both sides. Wish we could be regular people, unite and focus on the importance of what's going on in the world rather than attacking each other😔
Let's be honest, and only one side seems to somehow have a problem with a movie about stopping child sex trafficking.
@@Jackieghosts get off the Hunter cocaine. “We’re here, we’re queer, we’re coming for your children”. TB actually sat down to discuss this with DT
I think the only people who are apposed to this movie are the ones with child sexualization agendas. It exposes them.
In Brazil, children disappear everyday and nobody cares. This movie is very important to bring awareness to the world.
Amen. I pray for Brazil everyday. Such a beautiful country with wonderful people that shouldn't be exposed to such corruption and horror. Things need to improve in that country and will improve as good people rally together to end such evil practices.
kids disappear every day in America as well .. no one cares here either
In all latín america, the cartels are traf Kids 2 en México
the statistics they show are lies. you do realize how many 6-20000 a year are. lol that means everyone will know a child who went missing. its all exaggerated to bring in the chip. you are all falling for it hook, line and sinker.
@@vfxeriksen8694 no you dont you liar.
This movie is so intense. At one point I told my GF nobody would ever really do this part like that and she said this is a true story! I was floored! It's a must-watch everybody needs to see this movie. The happy ending made it easier on my soul
Sadly I think the climax was a hyperbole tacked on with the intention of paying off the audience. A different ending wouldn't have been gratifying enough. And the audience deserved the catarsis of that ending. Reason why this was a dramatization of true events in lieu of a documentary.
There’s no happy ending really knowing that the fight continues. 2 million children a year get trafficked Tim Ballard is everyday still continuing his mission.
Means a lot when a guy like Jeremy does reviews on smaller, obscure movies like this. I think many of us check out movies we didn't know or hear about just because Movieman recommends it to us.
I mean at 14m budget it's not like this is a SUPER small movie
But also, yeah, I love Jeremy's reviews of movies that fit in this 10-20m budget category, there seems to be a couple of movies like this every year
Jeremy is not fucking around.
@@everythingisawesome2903 Has anyone been as badly r*ped as I have?
@@1234dragonskyit’s a movie that Hollywood really didn’t want made, and it had very little promotion.
And I haven’t seen the numbers, but I’ve heard it’s performing much better than the new Indiana Jones movie.
It’s success is nothing short of a miracle, and I think it says more about what the audience is hungry for than anything.
@@turbonerd3075 "nothing short of a miracle" it is a faith based movie made for white Christian people. You fuckers will see anything if feeds your agenda.
The fact that so many commenters here didn't support the movie Spotlight speaks VOLUMES. It was about uncovering the countless incidents of child abuse done by the Catholic church.
The fact that people are going out of their way to make sure that no light is shed on this subject is creepy af.
They aren't winning, we are. This movie has made over 40 million $$ in 6 days!!! Mention this movie in every post that you make. I'm absolutely thrilled that it smoked Indiana Jones..LOL
It's not creepy.
It's evidence.
That's creepy.
@@dred8616 How is this evidence again? It's a movie, it's not something that could even be used against someone in the court of law...
@@roningarrison This is the court of public opinion boo
@@roningarrisonnot the movie, the fact that left wing media is labeling this movie a right wing extremist film. That is the evidence of a potential crime
I'm so freaking glad that you reviewed this movie. This is a movie that needs all the attention and publicity that it can get from as many reviewers as possible. Thank you for doing it. This is not a right or left political thing, as you said, this is about saving children in a world where child trafficking (and far more nefarious things as a part of that) is a BILLION dollar industry. It's sickening. So yes, give this as much exposure as humanly possible. Bravo Jeremy.
Yeah man, I especially loved the part when the main character goes after the thousands of priests raping children worldwide.
Actually, it is very much a "left" issue, as you're talking about powerless people being commodified for the purpose of pleasing people with power. It's something that doesn't have to exist but does due to how power works in our current world. As someone who is generally on the left, I despise human trafficking but realize that the only way it'll ever be dealt with is by dealing with both how powerful people think it's expected to exist in their circles and the incentive behind it.
@@peachypietro9980 No it's not, everyone should be against the abuse of children or using children in any exploitative capacity (that includes to push political agendas).
Definitely a must see. It's a shame that this movie was made 5 years ago and Disney mothballed it. So glad that the studio was able to buy it back from them and get it out.
JD! didnt expect to see you here
They mothballed it because they are big supporters of pedophilia and didn't want it exposed!! Pedo World is what I call Disney World!
You know why Disney and Hollywood didn’t wanted released right?
@@DeathCluntch Most of us do but those who lean left, more often than not, are in denial.
@@whatevergoesforme5129and they're still in denial claiming it's not a political issue when they themselves politicized it by, I dunno, coming for our children?
Thank you Jeremy! You are still my fave move reviewer since the early 2010s...love that you see everything from a whole perspective. BLESS!
Saw this movie last. As the credits rolled I just sat in stunned silence. I was seething throughout the film that anyone could be so cruel and disgusting to children. I could hear people in my theater breaking down into tears. Whether you’re religious or not, “Gods children are not for sale” is so powerful.
Edit: I also loved Bill Camps character. He brought an appropriate amount of light-heartedness to the movie while also understanding the severity of the situation.
This movie gives us a reminder that we do have a soul and capable of selfless acts. We’re not all cold hearted products of evolution
I was seething too but when the little boy gave Tim the necklace I almost cried.
Those of us who have been trying to call attention to this horrendous fact of reality for 40 years and hearing it dismissed as "false accusations!" "satanic panic!!" "conspiracy theory!!!" can hardly believe that someone has finally put together a treatment powerful enough to get the ostriches to pull their heads out of the sand and pay attention. Thanks and admiration to all involved. To the viewers: now you know what the reality is. Go out and do something about it.
it could simply be "children are not for sale", doesn't it? because, very sadly, there are very many religious nut jobs who think that if someone doesn't pray to 'their' god they are a lesser being and don't deserve the same human rights.
“Gods children are not for sale”
literally thats done in the bible.
Thank you for reviewing this Jeremy and giving this movie a spotlight, it’s a very important film to see and be aware of.
What you said about Jim having a kind face but pained eyes is exactly why he was perfectly cast in passion as well.
And in Person of Interest. He should have been Batman.
@@viveknag47 Jim has enough of a god complex. No need to feed into it more
@@ccjl9160 He has a kind face and he is a great actor. I don't share his religion, but I can appreciate a great actor. Here's hoping Jim Caviezel gets more acting offers. 🙏
You realise he pushes rubbish Quanon theory
@@TheSMR1969 OMG!!! The horror!!!!!
LOVED IT!! We need more movies about sensitive yet relevant issues like this. Everyone in the world should watch this movie.
It was awful, stop lying
Agreed it was amazing! I really wonder about ppl who didn't like it...
@@hdudidiSeems to me that you didn't like this kind of movie and I wonder why is that hmm? Did you feel triggered because you're one of those human traffickers? Or.. Were you affiliated with any of those crime organizations?🧐🧐🧐🧐
@@hdudidiYour hard drives and phone should get check by the FBI. Who knows what you were hiding and been doing behind closed door.
@@mavvynne444 imagine calling someone a pedo because someone doesn't like a movie
We all know why Jeremy (and a lot of us) didn’t hear about this movie. We all know why this movie, which was made back in FREAKIN 2018 hasn’t seen the light of day until now. (And almost didn’t see the light of day at all thanks to Disney buying Fox!)
This world is FULL of evil, and we MUST combat it!
Thank you for giving this movie the recognition it deserves, Jeremy!
OR maybe its just simply a Qanon puff piece pushed by evangelical nutjobs. Thats the actual fact
@@jesse1008 what's nonsense about it? That's exactly what happened.
Well said! Seriously what is wrong with Disney why are they so evil? They only push the woke stuff on kids but when it's something to protect them or anything about God they can't stand it
@@jesse1008 could've easily googled yourself, but fine.
Wikipedia:
"The film was completed in 2018 and a distribution deal was made with 20th Century Fox. However, that studio was purchased by the Walt Disney Company, which shelved the film. The filmmakers reportedly spent years trying to get the distribution rights back from Disney and take it to theaters"
Because they didn't spend any money marketing it?
I LOVED this movie! I cried several times. Very hard watch. Must see!
is it heavy on the religous nutjob stuff or can one go see it without getting a sermon?
The subject matter is serious and interesting and very important, but dont feel like all the nutjob white bearded in the sky with flipflops stuff
I had the privilege of meeting the real life Tim Ballard before the pandemic hit, and guys... he's awesome.
He's an actual real life hero, and you can actually feel it when he walks into the room!
Good on him. Those of us who have put in time trying to create awareness of this activity know how hard and frustrating it is -- but he knows it on a whole other level. Thanks to him for all his work.
He’s fantastic and he’s doing interviews rn showing so much courage by calling out the Biden administration for encouraging this evil with their border policies
@@lefantomer So you admit you're a Q freak. Everything you believe is a lie.
I saw his video on UA-cam! Where he rescues a bunch of girls! I had no idea it was the same guy til now
@@imanoldurango8213 His record appears to be very impressive! It's such a difficult area of investigation and he has all my admiration for his dedication to saving those victims.
Funny how Chris Stuckmann won't even touch this movie or mention it.
Shillman is an Hollywood puppet now.
Probably had nothing to say about this movie.
Maybe pansexuals don't like it.
This man is an amazing actor. The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my all time favorite films. It’s too bad Hollywood can’t get its head out of its ass and cast this man more. The only reason he got the part was because the real guy wanted Jim to play him. Fantastic movie.
I know he has had trouble finding work in the past because he wouldn't do sex scenes. Hard to find a good man like that in Hollywood
Jim was blacklisted after Passion of the Christ.
Hollywood is infested with paedophiles who do not want the extent of child trafficking exposed
@@lauralarrabee7870He was on person of interest for 5 seasons after Passion of the christ
Yes count of Monte Cristo is one of my all time favorite films
This film is not graphic - it’s deep subject matter & it’s respectful. So powerful & important to show what impact good men can have in such an evil industry.
Tim Ballard is a liar and a con artist.
I think it’s a stupid movie that will appeal to the lowest comment denominator, which are idiot right wingers and white people that are racist Christian bigots. Movies about Black Lives Matter are better.
100%. Hard to find a movie or show nowdays with any good men.
You are desensitized to realistic depictions of violence then 🦅🇺🇲
@@nailinthefashion’s not graphic. There is literally nothing explicit shown. Just be honest for once in your degenerate life and tell us you haven’t watched it. I’m pretty sure you get up to more explicit degeneracy on a Saturday night than anything going on in the movie.
The story behind the production of this movie is hilarious. Was being held by Disney for ages and they were just sitting on it. Netflix and a few streaming services all pass on the film, which is already made by the way. Then some small company picks it up, releases it, and it outperforms Disney's new Indy film. Love it
That's not entirely correct. Angel Studios bought it BACK from Disney. They had sold it to Fox, then Disney bought Fox and wouldn't release the film. Insert conspiracy theory here, lol. I think it was because Caviezel was sort of blacklisted after The Passion. Disney being willing to sell it back shows that they didn't really care about the film much one way or another.
Poetic justice, my man.
An Indy film beats an Indy film. Ironic.
@@ams914which is weird, he had a successful TV show for that ran for many seasons called Person of Interest, completely secular and about artificial intelligence and vigilantes.
@@ams914 I am just glad they were able to buy it back and release it. Is the reason most people never heard of this movie until it popped up in the theaters, Disney and friends did not want to be seen to begin with?
Thanks for reviewing this Jeremy. My parents have seen it a couple times and I just watched the trailer. I usually get your videos suggested but the "algorithm" never showed me your review.
Saw it on Tuesday in a PACKED theater with people crying all over the place. The theater manager told me they added extra shows, so everyone who wants to can see it! PLEASE GO... it's SOOO worth it!
Oh boy...I'm watching it tonight.
I better go soon and reserve a good seat. In the middle of the middle.
And you wouldn't think these types of movies would generate an audience..look whzt happened with Passion of the Christ. This is the lord calling.
If you go for the message you will find it and is powerful...
If you go for popcorn entertainment and production value...Surprisingly you will find it too.
@@mikejunior211hahahahahaha so true
Bring your Kleenex for sure .. a gut wrenching movie that must be seen.
“ Gods Children are not for sale “
Spread the Lords message.
One of my favorite parts of the movie was the quietness of the beginning when things happen. The father loses his children and it isn’t filled with dramatic screams. He’s just broken.
Seriously one of the most heart-wrenching sequences of any movie I’ve ever seen! I truly felt the despair of that poor father. It literally made me sick to my stomach and I almost had to tap out. But what an amazing film!!
That scene alone hit me really hard, and im not even a father. Great acting and great filmmaking. Horrifying to think about when you put yourself in his shoes.
For anyone who doesn’t know, the studio has a website where, if you can’t handle the subject matter, you can donate money to pay for other people to watch it for free.
Yes, they're calling it "pay it forward". Fantastic idea. Those who cannot afford to buy tickets can still get to see the movie.
LOL great, you can pay for it, they wont, so they literally arent contributing, they are crowd funding their propaganda. Its the new "charity" LMFAO
My mother and brother-in-law only decided at the last minute to attend. Both fully expected to walk out. Both thanked me at the end for inviting them. This movie is not graphic and is very intentional about never letting emotions hit peak. Quite frankly, I felt somewhat let down at the end because it wasn't more hard-hitting. It was perfect for mass audience. They led you up to something then moved along.
Thank you, I was thinking about buying a ticket to support the movie even if I didn’t go.
Are you all boomers? Just pirate the freaking movie 🤨
What you said at 1:47 - 1:57 is incredibly powerful. That’s exactly why they do what they are doing. Silent Sentinels fighting one of the greatest evils in the world and all behind the scenes. No headlines or glory or anything until now. Godspeed to you, Jeremy !!
That's nice.
Say, what has this so-called organization, "Silent Sentinels" done about this activity occurring daily here in the States, in the following conservative, CHRISTIAN, cults:
Mormons, FLDS, Luz del Mundo, Southern Baptists, Catholic Church, Scientology, Duggars, Turpin Family, Basic Life Principles Branch Dravidians...
Caviezel is no stranger to the brooding hero. He starred essentially that in five seasons of Person of Interest. A show very prophetic in this age of AI.
That's where I know him most from! He's great in that one too
Great series to rewatch.
It sucks he's a bit of a nutjob in real life
@@silver9wolf6 He also starred THE PASSION IF CHRIST, directed by Mel Gibson.
* OF CHRIST
My family lives in the Philippines, where for a long time, children were not safe from the drug gangs, traffickers, and the organ harvesters. It only changed when they got a new President who literally went after these evil groups of scumbags. So, I would be really interested in seeing this film.
Tim Ballard has been working in your country for years to rescue kids and women from sex slavery. He is seriously a bad A hero!
Duterte?
what? u mean duterte? lol.. that didnt happen.
@@sofia_calista that guy was all talk🤣
@@wballer479 duterte's admin only killed the runners, the drug lords were his buddies and were tipped off to escape. these people being impressed with duterte are delusional.
Jeremy is the dude who will just give you an honest review with absolutely 0 agenda. I trust this man more than any UA-camr around
Because he apparantly agrees with your politics? LOL that's an agenda
@@bobross8585 he didnt say anything political in this video at all?
@@bobross8585 The Maoist left demands total conformity. The propaganda machine said this movie is bad so anyone who likes it must now ne labeled an enemy of the party.
@kp63 the fascist right are the ones who demand complete conformity. Demanding that everyone be forced to be religious by demanding that religion be forced on everyone in our school system. Forced patriotism and nationalism by lying abbot our history. Because God forbid we tell people the truth and let them decide how they feel about it LOLOL.
@@bobross8585 Don't besmirch the name of Bob Ross with these goofy ass comments.
The existence of human trafficking isn't a "political opinion", it's a fact, regardless of what agenda you side with.
The way how you used your words in this review was so on point. You were so respectful to the subject and still made your point. I appreciated that .
This movie should be much more promoted worldwide so that people know what completely horrible things are going on in the world.
@@paulaswartz7030exactly the elites like Soros, Clintons and Obama are all behind these nasty human trafficking they want it hidden
What he doesn't say is Fox actually made it and Disney had this movie since the fox merger and wouldn't release it.
@@thebee9632some suspect disney is a part of the trafficking ring ask the Florida sheriff of WDW's County. He regularly arrests Disney employees for this crime.
Everyone knows what's going on in the world.
Wanted to watch it in Belgium but 0 theatres are showing it
Every actor in this movie did a phenomenal job, especially Jim Caviezel. It took the subject matter seriously and respected its audience. Definitely worth a watch.
I agree. Also, the children in this movie blew me away with their acting abilities.
@@psycher7Not sure what exactly you’re criticizing, but there’s nothing to be overstated when it comes to child trafficking.
This Film was the BEST movie in decades. My wife and I go to the movies quite frequently (every weekend). But, the lasy several years, there just wasn't any really good movies until "The Sound Of freedom". It keeps you glued to your seat!!
I’ve been following you for years Jeremy, never have a dared to recommend you to review any movies but I am so GLAD you chose to review this one. It deserves all the attention it can get. I hope your review will push others to get out of their comfort zone and get a glimpse of what the most vulnerable go through day by day.
Good on you Jeremy for watching it and reviewing it not like some pundits who dismiss the film without even seeing it
For the kids, I’m glad this movie is getting the recognition it deserves
yeah, the fac it got "political" it become more famous
Yes including the ones not here anymore wether dead by trade or suicide due to trauma and shame.
@@naenae2350nothing political about it, free and protect the children. The gate keepers using there demons to try to shut it down because they’re a part of it.
Exactly why I went to see it
@@UnxpektedIt's been proven that transitioning a kid via surgery and hormone therapies drastically *increases* the risk of the child committing su*cide. Desistance rates are between 61 and 90 percent. A parent who helps their kid transition is pushing them towards su*cide. This is why Europe has stopped doing these transitions. Too many studies showing this. For some reason the US hasn't caught up and stopped.
The fact that Disney shelved this film when it brought 20th Century Fox and the filmmakers had to fight to get the distribution rights back off them says a lot about The Mouse.
It says nothing, they shelved A LOT of things and fired A LOT of people. They still are cancelling things and firing people cause they are losing money. Of course they'd start with shelving and canceling the non-franchise things
And it's hilarious that this little movie is beating Indy 5 at the box office..... ouch that must hurt 😂
Of course the Rat would hide this film.
Think of pall the Disney Cruise Ships that was stopping at Epstein’s Island to do Snorkeling Tours..😏
@@Welsh_Dragon756 It beat Indy 1 day. The next day it took a 78% drop while Indy took a .8% drop. 2nd day was 4 million for Freedom and 11 million for Indy.
It beat Indy on it's release day (it's first day out was Monday), while the next day, no one watched it.
The Sound of Freedom is an amazing incredible movie. Every American should see it and ask why is it we have hundreds of thousands of 'unaccompanied' minors crossing our borders and our State Department has no idea where they are or who has them now? God have mercy on people who refuse to care about these kids.
Yeah, the child separation border policy was a disaster. Thousands of kids still not found.
Sen. Ted Cruize T.X. said at a recent congressional hearing that there are 126,000 children who have crossed the USA border ( that's two stadiums full of kids ) & that our gov't has no idea where they are. He told Meyorkas by leaving the border open, you & the Biden administration are participants in child trafficing. 🦗🦗🦗 crickets.
*THEY DO NOT CARE*
Ask yourself why they want the border open at all costs?
Why Meyorkas will flat out lie & say it's not open.
Hundreds of thousands? That's not true at all.
Let God not have mercy on them. Anyone who contributes to child rape deserves to burn in hell.
Man I noticed a lot of channels missed out on the reviews for this movie, and it’s a great true story and sheds light on a lot of how human trafficking happens, and how it’s able to happen.
Hate to be the one to tell you this but it's actually not a true story. Turns out the guy it's about is actually a bad dude who lied about things.
It's not a true story. The whole movie was a scam, and the guy it's based on is a sexual abuser and a grifter.
Sorry bud, you got tricked by wolves in sheep clothing.
People who campaign on being anti child exploitation are often the ones doing the abuse and with conservatives, very often accusations are confessions.
this has been going in my home country for years. sadly, people have just come to accept it. Glad to see this film put the spotlight on this horrendous problem.
Which country?
I get you homie, it hits close to home in various ways.
Hope you are doing okay. Take care mate.
@@Jiminy-trx That's a continent, not a country. Try again.
@@Jiminy-trx Actually no. Try the other side of the earth. That should give people an idea that this is really a global problem.
@@DavidFrancis24824 Lots of countries, pretty much everywhere where there is political or any other kind of turmoil (war, natural disasters etc). But it happens in western countries to an alarming rate also. Child rape industry is bigger than illegal weapons industry and almost as big as illegal drug industry, and the fastest growing.
This movie is the proof nothing beats word of mouth, in terms of marketing.
15M budget, almost nothing in marketing, 0 celebrities talking about it, and just in US, in it's first weekend + 4th July = 40M
The movie is already in profit, and almost beat Indiana Jones, on half the theaters showing it
Mel Gibson is promoting it
@@fierybookworm THIS is the kind of "progressive movement" we need
@@unanimousartsYeah, but Mel Gibson, crazy as he is, does not have the scratch that Disney has. The fact is, the new Indiana Jones was just a crappy movie.
@@Thrainite Maybe you're not old enough to recall, Mel got destroyed by mainstream media because of a drunk driving incident in which he called the cop a "joo". It was shocking, I say, SHOCKING! They've been calling him "crazy" ever since.
It beat Indiana Jones by friday
The little movie that could
#1 at the box office
From an indie studio
We're living in interesting times
Number 1 with a Indiana jones film out.
And it's beating Disney/Lucasfilm's Indy 5 at the box office lol
@@JRGines every chance we can take to thrash disney we should do it.
@@JRGines no it is not lmao, sound of freedom: 18 mill domestically. indiana jones: 89 million domestically.
@@sonicboomers122 it is not number 1 lmaooo
Let's hope it does well enough (looks like it) in North America (well, the US at least) to get an International release. Given both the subject matter and (from truly independent reviewers) how solid a film it apparently is, it deserves a worldwide release. I certainly would go and see it if it were release here in the UK.
Its coming out in late August in most of Europe, Australia, and NZ
My Husband and I went and seen it yesterday... definitely grabs your attention.. it is horrible what these children are exposed to and have to endure... Tim Ballard and his Staff are True Heroes. Thanks to Jim C.for being a part and getting more of this horror to the public.
Be aware when you are around children in public. Watch for things that just don't look right. If you see something act! Right then! It's easier to apologize to someone for being cautious than it is to find out that the child you had a chance to save was indeed taken. Simple questions to a child like "are you ok", "Is this your mom/dad?" "Do you know this person?"
Finally a BIG youtuber reviewing this important film! THANK YOU JEREMY. I honestly looked up your youtube few hours ago and was disappointed you might not review Sound of Freedom, but I am so grateful you made it happen afterall!
Much respect for reviewing this movie honestly and to the point, avoiding any of the gasoline fire of politics. Kudos.
He’s stupid for not doing better research and both siding shit
Meanwhile, my entire recommendations bar on the right is full of videos clearly from right wing content creators politicizing the film for their benefit and vilifying the left for "ignoring" it.
yup
You should read into what actually occurred during this operation. There's a reason why experts in human trafficking are speaking out against it. Did you know that no aftercare was provided to these rescued children? They were released less than a week after being taken into custody. No safety nets to prevent them from being trafficked again. Coupled with the lead actor being a q anon conspiracy theorist. Yes it's difficult to see this movie as a positive when it leaves so much out.
Thank you Jeremy for not being like other creators who won't review this.
Why would they review a movie that didn’t tackle the issue correctly, left out important information on how children are not even the majority of human trafficking cases and the fact that human trafficking happen more in the US than any other country on the planet, tried to say the bad guy in the movie was convicted for trafficking when in reality he was convicted for child porn, had no actual victims or experts who know how human trafficking works to help them out on the movie to get shit right, propped up and absolute dick bag of a human being who was literally found out to be a child abuser and was kicked out of OUR, and last but not least was literally made for Conservative Christian propaganda that profits off of actual victims. You sir are just a simpleton who is blinded by this movie because it pulled on your emotions. If you call me a groomer for daring to speak my mind about this dogshit movie then you need to seek therapy for your issues. Seems to me your compliance against actual victims speaks more volumes than anyone here.
Good on you for covering this movie as it isn't getting any major promotion from mainstream outlets and yet it still managed to beat a $300m budget movie at the box office on 4th of July. That's damn impressive.
Why is the mainstream media not even mentioning this movie?
indi has 90 million domestically. sound of freedom has 18 million. how is it beating it exactly?
@joaquinpampliega5722 it’s much easier for indie movies to make a profit lol that’s why they make a lot more indies than big budget studio films. There is little danger in putting 10 million on a movie. In no way shape of form is sound of freedom making more than indiana jones.
@@betopower5275 I'm still not understanding the math either
@matthewramey5677 you have to factor in budget, advertising & promotion, amount of theaters and revenue made.
Indy 5 is bud light
I thought this film was very passionate to tell the story of child trafficking, how they could get deceived into it (modeling agency) and how difficult the stings can be to rescue them. If you do delve into the story further you will find Tim Ballards' wife giving him support and strongly encouraging him to do this work. Also the fact that they provide aftercare centers or foster care homes, counseling, medical treatment for each child is very impressive and I am grateful for that.
Mad respect for you reviewing this film Brother, as many will not touch it! I worked with Both Tim Ballard and 'Vampiro' from 2014 to 2017 and they both run amazing operations still today.
Hey just wanted to say, you are a real one brother, many UA-camrs are avoiding this movie but you didn't, I just wanted to say I appreciate you bro, keep doing what you do 👍
Why would they review a movie that didn’t tackle the issue correctly, left out important information on how children are not even the majority of human trafficking cases and the fact that human trafficking happen more in the US than any other country on the planet, tried to say the bad guy in the movie was convicted for trafficking when in reality he was convicted for child porn, had no actual victims or experts who know how human trafficking works to help them out on the movie to get shit right, propped up and absolute dick bag of a human being who was literally found out to be a child abuser and was kicked out of OUR, and last but not least was literally made for Conservative Christian propaganda that profits off of actual victims. You sir are just a simpleton who is blinded by this movie because it pulled on your emotions. If you call me a groomer for daring to speak my mind about this dogshit movie then you need to seek therapy for your issues. Seems to me your compliance against actual victims speaks more volumes than anyone here.
This movie hit me so frickin' hard. I cried in the beginning. I cried in the opening credits. I cried in every scene with Miguel and Rocio. I cried in the finale.
Man. It was so deeply moving
I’m up at 5 am the next morning thinking about it. It will forever be imprinted in my brain. I want to help the children but I don’t know how.
Saw it last night and, I too, cried like a baby. There were not enough tissues.
Lmao a movie made you cry.
Yeah it got me too near as bad as end of the 1988 anime film Grave Of The Fireflies.
@@FantasyDad-h2san animated movie makes me cry more than any fiction. Grave Of The Fireflies, about Japanese orphans being Casualty of war.
Thank you for reviewing this movie Jeremy ! Some people are pretending this movie doesn't exist, I actually follow the guy on Instagram and seeing pictures and videos of the children he adopted and the life they're living now I cry every time this guy really is a hero and the work that he does is so real thank you for not overlooking this.
This movie is fabricated and manipulates data about a real issue in this world in order to attract and spread QAnon conspiracy theories. It isn't based on a true story no more than the Blair Witch Project was based on a true story. Jim Cavieze is on video as recently as 1 week ago saying a cabal of liberals are drinking blood of baby's in order to stay young. Truly inane nonsense. The producers are connected to cults of the 80s. But keep ignoring why so many are warning others about the film.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ this is a propoganda piece to start a war. To give an excuse for war. The USA loves using children for war. Remember the Iraq war. The USA lied about babies taken from incubators. NEVER HAPPEN! BUT the USA destroyed villages through wars and sanctions, killing millions of innocent people and children over 20 plus years in Iraq, Syria, and Libya! This movie is a seed for war to loot resources from the poor.
America doesn't even care about its own children. Let them get killed by mass shooters. It's also the USA govt pedophiles in congress that protect Epstein for decades.
Jim is so damn under appreciated. The guy’s a legend
He needs to be nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Tim Ballard. He won't be, because the Cartels will never give Hollywood permission to recognize the movie.
@@rodseel4545Has nothing to do with Cartels its because the academy is full of liberal shills who hate Christianity and Mel Gibson and Jim Caviezel are both devout christians. Hollywood also loves pedophilia so they have no reason to support this film.
@@rodseel4545Tim Ballard been proven to a pathological liar and grifter. Most of the movie been proven to be highly embellished. Also Jim while a great actor is completely nuts.
@@steviegbcool false.
@@rodseel4545 which part? Jim being nutcase or Jim being a lying grifter?
You know you're killing it when Cenks nephew makes a video about your review🎉
Many years ago I watched a The 700 Club episode. A recently new Christian, who was a tattoo artist wanting to witness to people was praying how can God use him. The FBI contacted him and asked if he would be willing to cover the bar codes sex trafficers use to "sell" their products. He jumped at the chance so one Thursday a month his shop closed and his team did beautiful coverup tattoos so these kids would not be reminded of their past. He also painted a tree in his shop and every kid that they did this too had the opportunity to leave their handprint on this tree. I hope he is still doing this. He was out of Chicago but I don’t remember the name of the shop or if the show even mentioned it.
Wow 😯 that’s so wonderful 😢
I would sincerely hope he can stop doing it.
@@ronryan7398Same here. What he’s doing is amazing, but it would be better that no child has to go through such horrors in their life in the first place.
I mean they aren't going to reveal his actual name, that would put him in danger.
I'm a tattooist, never heard of this story but I'll definitely be on the look out for this guy!
Only two movies have had entirely sold out showing this summer: Across the Spider-verse and Sound of Freedom. Every other movie I've seen had been sparsely filled, but these two resonated with people. It was incredible to watch all together
Jim Caviezel really gives an outstanding performance. So much of the movie is held together with the audience understanding his wrought interior space.
Caviezel's performance always compliments the children. He never tries to outshine. He is committed to the story and message he is conveying.
For a message movie, it succeeds in capturing attention and feeling necessary.
If you like Jim Caviesel much you should do what I've done and order the DVD pack of the TV show Person Of Interest. Love that show.
Credit to you for watching it and giving it an honest review. So many critics seem to be ignoring it.
Got to appreciate the fact that Jeremy is reviewing a small movie, while almost everyone is reviewing the new Mission: Impossible film!
Who's Sean?
@@thebendu33 Sean Chandler (a fellow UA-cam film reviewer like Jeremy)
Oh this movie is not small. It's the most important movie at the moment.
@@mr.2cents.846 Small on budget. Huge on heart.
The fact that the MSM are doing their best to bury this movie speaks volumes. Thanks Jeremy, I always knew that you were one of the good guys 👍
I think MSM decided not to promote a QANON nut job actor that can’t get a role on a CW show. That’s the real fact stop making stuff up
CNN, one of them
Rolling Stone reviewed it
@@krishanchoudhury You joined UA-cam 4 months ago and you have three comments on this channel, all pushing the same message that the MSM was pushing about this movie. It seems to me that you are probably not human and the fact that somebody wrote your code for this very purpose only reinforces my point.
@@dr.badass702 And if you were to watch any interview at all with Mr Ballard or Mr Cavieszel about this movie, then you would know that their review was a bunch of ridiculous propaganda. Tim Ballard has saved thousands of children from terrible fates. Nowhere in that ridiculous article was this mentioned. Does that not worry you???
After watching this movie I came home, looked my kids in the eyes and told them how much I love them. I think we take many things for granted. The horror that these parents must feel. When the father came back to find his children missing my heart fell into my stomach. I just can’t imagine! No doubt it’s an excellent movie but the reality of it story if horrific. I also looked into the missing unaccompanied minor’s that have gone missing at the border and as of April of this years it’s 83,000 children “lost” and probably much more since then. This must end!
This movie is incredible, just saw it and left the theater afterwards in tears. The siblings in the movie reminded me of my brother and I at their ages, there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do to protect him, and it wrecked me to think that could have been him, that could have been me, and that unfortunately is the reality for millions of precious little ones. God bless those in the fight to put an end to this perverted crime. I pray we bring the death sentence back for pedophiles!
Jim Caviezel, that was by far the best explanation of an actor I've heard in a while, spot on.
For at least 20 minutes straight, the only thought screaming through my blood was “burn it down! Burn it down! Burn it all down!“ just righteous fury the whole time and tears for these strong children going through so much.
I hope this movie has the impact it’s hoping for that I’ve seen in interviews.
Rescuing children should NEVER be a partisan issue
You said it! Don’t let politics get in the way.
It is a partisan issue if one side fosters doing things to kids. So many people are convinced this is a battle against evil. Why was this movie buried for 5 years? Why are the big Hollywood reviewers saying such things as this a conspiracy theory movie or right wing extremist movie or just not giving it a second of air time?
Every time I see Caviezel in a film I'm always shocked that he’s not a bigger star than he is, he’s so captivating. Man when Jim Caviezel gets to act he can act. This man deserves a comeback!
It's because he's Christian.
He' black listed for being openly Christian
Yeah... he's talented but really the whole entertainment industry has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with politics. Even if youre talented, You'll never see the light of day if you dont play the game and do what the higher ups tell you to do. Ever since he did Passion of the Christ, he basically got blacklisted. And Mel gibson told him that would happen before it even happened
He's got that reserved stoic acting style of the old guard. In a perfect world he would've played Batman.
@@Law2120Chris Pratt is openly Christian and he's a blockbuster star.
Thank you JJ for reviewing this film when we don’t hear much about it from others!
Utmost respect for you 👊
Thanks jeremy, massive respect to you for actually giving a review & recognition for this movie.
Other media, celebrities, some youtubers never mentioned this movie & hollywood tried to take down this movie truly speaks volumes. Disgusting.
Yes it is disgusting of course you know why!
Apparently even Disney tried to stop this movie
I hope it shows you who they (Hollywood and MSM) really are.😐
I'm not saying everyone on the left in DC is a kiddiddler, but...
Disney found out about the movie bought it and SHELVED IT for five years. What are they afraid of? The Truth! By the way, I boycotting Disney and the new Indiana Jones movie as well.
The scourge of modern day society is the abuse of those who cannot help themselves, old or young. Great movie to remind us of our obligations to humanity.
I think you’re underestimating the past. Children have always been abused.
Props to Jeremy for reviewing this movie. It needs more attention for sure.
Chris stuckman won’t review it
Solid film. Sadly the reality is much worse than movie with most children/teenagers who are trafficked, having it done by someone they know either a family member or close friend of the family.
Solid film for me too. My only major criticism is Jim Caveizel’s acting as I thought he was terrible throughout the film.
@@davy209 Jim was fantastic. Apparently you've never met any serious law enforcement, and you don't think that doing this kind of work takes a toll on a person. Law enforcement restrain their emotions.
I’m, so grateful it wasn’t graphic. It was respectful. I couldn’t even look at the screen sometimes even though I trusted the producers to not show anything. And that’s also credit to the studio.
And even then, it’s so hard to stomach the subject matter.
People need to see this movie, and the reason is because the impact is greater with images.
People should know and feel what’s going on. Apathy about such a topic is evil.
It's weird because I went in and saw it was PG 13, and I knew the general topic before, and I was utterly surprised.
@@dantheman909i saw a really good movie about child trafficking, black widow.
Jeremy, thank you for reviewing this film. So far you're the only big movie review channel to talk about it. I appreciate you sir.
John Flickinger and OMB reviews. are sort of big also.
Because everyone else recognized it was a fucking QAnon movie and promoting it is promoting scholastic terrorism. I don't know who among these extremely positive comments will be turning up at a pizza place with no basement with a gun demanding to see the basement.
This movie seriously needed to be done on the big screen and brought to the attention of the whole world. "All that is necessary for evil to prosper is for good men to do NOTHING"--Edmond Burke, 1775, American War for Independence.
Probably the only movie currently on theaters worth covering. Thanks Jeremy
100%
Subject is worth covering, movie is solid 6/10 so nothing amazing.
Oppenheimer on the other hand is amazing
@@DuBstep115 I will watch Oppenheimer this weekend. I heard is amazing. I expect nothing lower than a 9.5/10. Sound of Freedom in my opinion is a solid 8.5/10.
I watched Oppenheimer...Let down... Too many dialogue scenes that you can barely hear because of a loud score over it... WHY??? 7.5/10