The Grace Card started
off strong but lost me in the middle with a series of dull events that led to
something I didn’t expect—though not in a good way. Then, it took another slow
turn to transform the main character from a bitter, angry man to someone who
finds peace and connection. The healing and bonding moments felt predictable,
and the final scenes, which were meant to be emotional, just felt out of place.
Overall, I wish
I could get back the time I spent watching this movie because, frankly, it
wasn’t worth it.
The Grace Card tries—and
I emphasize tries—to tackle heavy themes like racism and forgiveness. Both
topics are worth exploring in film, but they need to be handled carefully. The
movie does make an effort to tread lightly, but in the process, it loses focus.
One moment, it’s about racism; the next, it’s about anger and resentment. And
to make things worse, when everything comes to a head, guess who ends up saving
the racially insensitive character? A Black man. (Bet you didn’t see that
coming—sarcasm.)
When it comes to
the acting, only the two leads seemed to know what they were doing. Everyone
else came across as if they didn’t want to be there. The screenplay was
dull—with a capital D—and I can’t stress that enough. There were long,
pointless drives and endless conversations that went nowhere.
The story
revolves around a White man who loses his son due to the carelessness of a
Black man. Devastated, he becomes a cop to prevent similar tragedies, but over
time, he grows angrier and more resentful. He hates the system, feeling
sidelined while other cops get promoted.
On the other
hand, there’s a Black man who becomes a cop to support his family while
pursuing his passion. The two are paired together as partners, and their
dynamic is as rocky as you’d expect. The racist cop and the patient,
level-headed partner clash repeatedly, testing each other’s limits.
By the end of
the movie, I was just relieved I didn’t fall asleep. While the film had
potential, it failed to deliver a compelling or cohesive story. The pacing was
off, the themes were mishandled, and the emotional moments felt forced.
If you’re
looking for a movie that tackles complex issues like racism and forgiveness
with depth and nuance, this isn’t it. The Grace Card had good
intentions, but it fell short in execution. Save your time and skip this one.
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