It is almost unbelievable, I must say. That is it is unbelievable to see a film so boring, so lifeless, with so little happening. For Greater Glory might be the worst film I have ever seen. It certainly beats out John Carter and Wrath of the Titans as the worst film of the year. With such a solid year when these are the only three films I have given zero stars, I could not believe this cast was sucked into such garbage. The film is the true story of the Cristeros War in which Mexicans fought against their government.
Andy Garcia stars as Enrique Gorostieta Velarde...a general who fought for the Mexicans. Garcia is terrible here. As is Eva Longoria as Tulita, Enrique's wife who is highly religious. In fact..the only good actor in this film is Peter O'Toole as Father Christopher..a very nice man who befriends Jose (Mauricio Kuri). However, Father Christopher gets killed within fifteen minutes of the film. I mention this not to spoil anything, but to point out that the only good character is not in it..at all.
There is nothing going for this film. In fact, the direction is some of the blandest and weirdest (not in a good way) I've seen this side of anything by Uwe Boll. Also, the script is so cheesy and stupid with the worst dialogue I have heard since a Friedberg-Seltzer film. For Greater Glory is terrible...it has not one redeeming quality. I'd rather see The Tree of Life, Wrath of the Titans, and John Carter all in one sitting than watch For Greater Glory again. Yes....it is that bad.
(0 out of 5 Stars, The film is rated R for war violence and some disturbing images)
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