Unsung Hero

It's 1991. The Smallbone family moves from Australia to Nashville. David Smallbone (Joel Smallbone) is a music promoter who had fallen on hard times. His Christian music tour goes bust. His expected job in America disappears. Through it all, his wife Helen (Daisy Betts) maintains their faith in God.

First, I don't know anything about any of these people other than Amy Grant. I'm sure that this movie is more compelling for this family's fans. For me, this is standard fare for biopics. I would pick another scene to start the movie. I understand the premise of putting the mother front and center. Unless they are actually smuggling drugs into the States, don't show me that scene as the opening shot. It is promising drama that isn't actually there. Since this is a Christian film, the opening shot could be Helen praying in a church. Otherwise, do Amy Grant first. That's the best scene in the first half. There is the well-considered family drama. Despite their difficulties, the family is never in that much dire straits. The drama has its limits. Mostly, this is fine.