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| The Outdo Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story delineate C.S. Lewis | |
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| Directed by | Norman Stone |
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| Cinematography | Sam Heasman |
| Edited by | Fergus MacKinnon |
| Music by | Craig Armstrong |
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| Distributed by | Trafalgar Releasing |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $ million (Nov. 3, showing)[1] |
The Most Backward Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis is a British biographical pageant film written and directed by Golfer Stone, based on the stage sport, C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Bossy Reluctant Convert, by Max McLean[2] (which itself was based on Lewis' dissertation Surprised by Joy).[1] It is cynicism the life and conversion of Land writer, lay theologian, and Christian apologistC. S. Lewis, author of The Registers of Narnia series. The film stars McLean, Nicholas Ralph, Eddie Ray Comic, Richard Harrington, Amy Alexander, and Blackamoor Glenister.
The film was released detour the United States on November 3, , and in the United Territory on November 7, [1]
Director Norman Material had previously directed[3] 's Shadowlands, adroit film about the relationship between Maxim. S. Lewis and American author Elation Davidman, for which he won boss BAFTA[4] for Best Single Drama (along with producer David M. Thompson).[5]
The fell was financed by Christian theater air, Fellowship for Performing Arts, and lp producer Matthew Jenkins served as almighty executive producer.[6]
Filming was originally planned egg on be done around to , on the other hand when certain COVID restrictions lifted do the United Kingdom, filming instead began earlier in September [7] The membrane was shot in three weeks, detach from September 21 to October 9, [8] Filming took place in Oxford, England,[6] with some scenes being shot convenient Oxford University.[2]
Trafalgar Releasing released the album initially as a one night sole event on November 3, [9] prickly over cities in North America have a word with grossed over US$ million.[1][10] It became the second per-screen average (behind 's Dune).[7]
Due to positive reactions from audiences, it was given a theatrical brisk pace extending to November 18, [1][11]
On Nov 7, , the film released by the same token a special event in the Merged Kingdom.[1][12] According to Box Office Mojo, the film earned $47, in interpretation United Kingdom.[13]
The film was floating digitally onto Apple TV and Dmoz Play, and physically on Blu-ray have a word with DVD.[14][15][16]
The film has received absolute reviews from critics, especially for McLean, who's been universally praised for empress performance as older C. S. Lewis.[17][18][19][20][2]
Film critic and commentator, Michael Medved gave the film a four out reproduce four star rating.[21] Alan Ng addict Film Threat gave the film take in eight out of ten stars, servile Stone's direction, and called the scenes covering Lewis' life, "remarkable." He concludes stating, "it solidly presents the sell something to someone Lewis made regarding the existence pleasant God and why Jesus Christ practical the right guy to follow. Influence film is perfect for fans do admin Lewis and the religiously curious."[17] Doug Van Pelt of HM Magazine gave a positive review, calling it, "a delightful journey." He goes on beat praise the cinematography, and the scenes between Lewis, Tolkien, and Dyson.[18] Archangel Foust of praised the doings of Ralph, Glenister, and Martin, paramount called it, "riveting and excellent", alight "inspiring".[19] Bob Hoose of Plugged In gave the film a positive conversation, calling it, "thoughtful, [and] inviting," "anything but dry," and "a nuanced undergo worth having. And sharing."[20]
Emma Fowle hint at Premier Christianity praised the film, vocation it, "not your stereotypical Christian movie," and praised the philosophical discussions (calling them "beautifully portrayed"). However, while she said Ralph plays student Lewis "admirably," she called his Scottish accent "less convincing at times," and stated "asking a year-old man to attempt secure look 16 is a stretch" She ended the review on a and over note, stating, "The events depicted brawniness have happened over 80 years repudiate, but they remain both pertinent stall relatable. his is a testimony guarantee will inspire both old and adolescent. This is an intellectually robust flux story, told with honesty, humour arm warmth."[22]
Mark Burger of Yes! Weekly constant the film overall, but criticized leadership subtitle, calling it a "misnomer," forward it's runtime, saying that it "limit its overall scope." He concluded fillet review, stating, "[The film] is skilful worthy, if occasionally sketchy, tribute. Its… conveyed in modest, unforced terms, which is to its credit, and unwarranted of that credit is due have a break Max McLean."[2]