This movie has come back in the news namely because the court case where Mike Huckabee robocalled everybody to promote this movie finally was decided and the makers need to pay out some $32 million dollars in damages. That's a little more than $10.00 per person though but it made me remember this movie all over again.This takes place in an America that never was. It's an America where kids aren't allowed to bring bibles to school. There's never been any law like this on the books except you can't read from the bible in class nor can you teach the bible instead of actual history or science. It's a world where you can't have Christmas decorations anywhere. It's a world where kids never heard of Christmas carols because they don't play them on the radio anymore. In short, this is not happening anywhere in this country. But that never stopped people with an agenda from pushing it and acting like they're the persecuted minority when last time I checked just about everybody in this country celebrates Christmas to one degree or another. It's badly acted, poorly produced and has elements in it that simply aren't true no matter how much the makers want it to be true. Avoid this unless you happen to like that kind of thing. Or even better, try to find a real Christmas movie if you're in the mood for one.

If this movie was set on an alternative universe were in the U.S. freedom didn't exist at all, it would make a far more interesting film that this.Another entry in the beautiful American Evangelical pastime of "making stuff up so we can feel persecuted." Other groups may try their hand at it every so often, but no one else has it on lock quite like them.Last Ounce Of Courage is about the son of a fallen soldier trying to reconnect with his grandfather, who is still grieving over the loss of his son. If you watched that trailer up there you can see that is not the case. The movie is actually about the mayor of a small town fighting to bring Christmas back to his town where is has been outlawed by the government...for reasons.As usual conservatives. Don't have a brain in their head. There are more churches than homes. Not a single conversation can be had without God/Jesus being given full praise. Christmas is the greatess yielding time of the year with an explosive church attendance. The only people trying to take freedoms away ARE the conservatives.You know, my big question is: what is that dumb mophead kid's motivation for even caring about anything rather than the script says so even worst his name is Christian!The Christian and conservative propaganda is painfully everywhere, sending the message that if your Christian in the united states your being oppressed by the government, it's a fact no everyone celebrates the same holidays during Christmas, it makes sense to generalize it, instead of saying marry Christmas , happy holidays is OK, the antagonist represents some group. It never says what group or organization, but it becomes very clear very fast that the group is democrats; It also says that if you believe in the separation of church and state then you are non American. The thing that really put this movie over the edge in terms of being terrible was the way they used soldiers dying in the middle east to manipulate the audiences feelings to support their message, even worst was that lame mophead kid idea of showing that tape were it shows his father dying...Way to show your respect for your fallen parent just let everyone in the podium witness your father getting killed, why not have some dignity and keep that to yourself.The only thing that makes this movie watchable is the unintentional funny humor in it

I was moved by this excellent family movie. It's truly what Christmas is all about. If could rate it 20 I would. Independent movies that tell good stories should be rated high. Everybody can make a movie with millions of dollars budget, but not many can tell a good one on a small budget. This movie made me laugh and cry at the same time. some very nice, feel good moments and tear-jerk. Christmas is about love and forgiveness. It's about Jesus. It is what it is, and believers should be free to express their faith. Miracles happen, especially at Christmas time. The story is compelling and heartfelt. I just watched this movie with my family and we enjoyed it very much. Most people don't need blockbusters with fancy special effects, actions and noises. So a good story filled with love is more rewarding and uplifting to many.

When I found this movie I was a little Apprehensive unsure of its content but it turned out to be a amazing inspiring movie that touched my spirit, heart and mind and brought to thought A Talk by President Thomas S Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints which he gave to the brethren of the Church in which he described his first Sunday at boot camp. " I shall ever remember when Sunday rolled around after the first week. We received welcome news from the chief petty officer. Standing at attention on the drill ground in a brisk California breeze, we heard his command: "Today everybody goes to church—everybody, that is, except for me. I am going to relax!" Then he shouted, "All of you Catholics, you meet in Camp Decatur—and don't come back until three o'clock. Forward, march!" A rather sizeable contingent moved out. Then he barked out his next command: "Those of you who are Jewish, you meet in Camp Henry—and don't come back until three o'clock. Forward, march!" A somewhat smaller contingent marched out. Then he said, "The rest of you Protestants, you meet in the theaters at Camp Farragut—and don't come back until three o'clock. Forward, march!"Instantly there flashed through my mind the thought, "Monson, you are not a Catholic; you are not a Jew; you are not a Protestant. You are a Mormon, so you just stand here!" I can assure you that I felt completely alone. Courageous and determined, yes—but alone.And then I heard the sweetest words I ever heard that chief petty officer utter. He looked in my direction and asked, "And just what do you guys call yourselves?" Until that very moment I had not realized that anyone was standing beside me or behind me on the drill ground. Almost in unison, each of us replied, "Mormons!" It is difficult to describe the joy that filled my heart as I turned around and saw a handful of other sailors.The chief petty officer scratched his head in an expression of puzzlement but finally said, "Well, you guys go find somewhere to meet. And don't come back until three o'clock. Forward, march!"As we marched away, I thought of the words of a rhyme I had learned in Primary years before:Dare to be a Mormon; Dare to stand alone. Dare to have a purpose firm; Dare to make it known."