‘War Room’ Beats ‘Straight Outta Compton’ for First Place

The faith-based film War Room has knocked its forerunner, Straight Outta Compton, out of first place in the box office. The low-budget film only cost the Kendrick brothers $3.5 million to make but has already grossed at least $24.7 million since its release. The film tells the story of a woman in a marital crisis who turns to God for the solution. Instead of fighting physically with her husband, she resorts to her closet which becomes her “war room” to pray for strength and direction in hopes of saving her marriage.

The movie surrounds a couple named Tony and Elizabeth Jordan who have one daughter, great jobs, and a dream house. Although everything looks appealing from the outside, inwardly their world is crumbling. Tony is experiencing professional success which often includes traveling, however, as he … click HERE to continue reading