Based on private comments in response to my Courageous analysis, it may be necessary to define the term “Jesus-porn.” Let me say at the outset, my intention is not to denigrate any film maker or movie in particular, but to advance the craft of screenwriting. To make and empower others to make better movies. To provide an understanding of this particular storytelling crutch so that we might have less of it.
The latest, and most watchable of the Sherwood Baptist's movies, revolves around men desiring to be better fathers. It's not a great film, but it does contain all the “Jesus-porn” you'd expect, along with some truly funny gags, workman-like action scenes and a strong dose of ham-fisted family drama.
