Film Review – Young Washington

Jon and Andrew Erwin are Christian directors who’ve specialized in religious stories over the course of their career. They’ve experienced a few hits (“I Can Only Imagine,” “Jesus Revolution”) and a few misses (“I Can Only Imagine 2,” “American Underdog”), remaining with faith-based filmmaking to help attract a specific audience. Leaving Godly might behind, the Erwin Brothers turn to early American history for inspiration with “Young Washington,” attempting to cash in on sesquicentennial fever (or lack thereof) with a dramatization of George Washington’s early days of military service during the French and Indian War. The endeavor hopes to track the formation of the subject’s bravery and dedication to American persistence, but the Erwins don’t provide a cinematic atmosphere for the picture, lacking determination to turn the tale into a fiery understanding of character and purpose. I cannot tell a lie, dear reader: this is one incredibly mediocre movie. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com