Plot Summary
Right before Steven’s wife dies, her dying wish is for him to reconcile with their estranged daughter by taking her the Bible she used to use in Sunday school. Though reluctant at first, after his wife dies, Steven honors her wishes and makes a trek across the country to find his long-lost daughter in order to give her the Bible. Along the way, he reconnects with the faith he forgot he still had.
Production Quality (1 point)
Though this is a 2017 production, it is still relatively underwhelming. Video quality and camera work are really the only good elements that can be highlighted here. Audio quality is too inconsistent, including loud outside sounds and an overbearing soundtrack. Sets, locations, and props are too limited and are obviously cheap. There is also some randomly poor lighting. Editing is basically non-existent as one long diatribe is presented here. In the end, it’s hard to see a justification for this film.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points)
Much like Almost Home, Guided by the Word us another half-baked idea that is better suited as a short film rather than a feature-length film. The story wastes tons of time in an attempt to be longer and is full of empty dialogue and one-dimensional characters. There’s probably a good message in here somewhere, but it feels too plastic and childish. It also suggests a lot of quick fixes to problems. It’s very hard to connect to these characters and their circumstances when they don’t even seem like they are real. Unfortunately, it’s very hard to justify the existence of films like this.
Acting Quality (0 points)
Much like Almost Home, this cast is overly practiced and stilted in their line delivery. They are also not very good at showing any emotions as they come off as monotone and lifeless. It is unclear that John Lina should be in a lead role. In the end, this film is just another disappointment that will be forgotten.
Conclusion
It’s sad that movies that have well-intentioned motives behind them like this will be washed away in the ever-increasing tide of Christian films being made. In order to stand out, you absolutely must have professional production quality. You need at least a marginally realistic plot that contains accessible characters. Finally, you need a cast that can carry the film by becoming the characters. Movies like this will only find themselves as thrift store fodder.
Final Rating: 1 out of 10 points
Box Office Revolution 
I notice this movie and other christian movies like this seem to stress in saying “Sunday” to often on purpose. The “beast system” is coming soon with their “Sunday Law.” False teachers are making these type of movies!
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