Plot Summary
Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather feel that they are called to the life they live as they each minister to those who are connected to the military in different ways. They are committed to each other and to their family, and they firmly believe God is always supporting them. However, the months-long separation with Darren’s deployment takes a toll on their marriage and their family as they are apart for months on end with oceans between them. When tragedy strikes close to home, they will have to decide if they will weather the storm and press into their faith or if they will let it all fall apart.
Production Quality (2.5 points)
It’s very clear that Indivisible was a well-funded and well-organized production. This is evident in the flawless video quality and the great action camera work. The sets, locations, and props are also excellent and appropriate for the situations portrayed, and it was smart for the creative team to stay within their budget and to not film too many complicated scenes. There is a very realistic feel to the film, even if there are some slight audio issues. However, there is a relatable soundtrack, although some of the editing tends to be a bit choppy. Nevertheless, this production is still top-notch and demonstrates very wise use of funding.
Plot and Storyline Quality (2 points)
In keeping with the growing trends of using better source material in Christian films, Indivisible seeks to tell a very engaging and poignant true story that explores realistic everyday issues that need to be discussed in the context of film. There is a very real-life feel to the film as the day to day struggles of military families are portrayed very accurately and in a way that many can relate to. Although there are plenty of opportunities to develop true-to-life characters based on the real people of the true story, it feels like there were missed opportunities to take them a step further beyond the typical and into the dynamic. An example of these missed opportunities appears to manifest in the middle of the plot as this part of the movie comes off as just a collection of loosely connected scenes en route to a conclusion it wants to get to. Time moves too quickly at times, which is never helpful for character growth. However, even though some chances for dynamic storytelling were left on the proverbial playing field, this movie still presents a very effective and accessible view of PTSD and its psychological and emotional effects on the victim and those around him. As a whole, this plot is definitely good on paper even though there was the greater potential to go further. Despite this fact, many audiences will still enjoy this film for its realism.
Acting Quality (2.5 points)
It’s evident that Sarah Drew drew on her past acting experience and on her experience with the Erwin Brothers in Mom’s Night Out to both deliver a great performance and to assist the rest of the cast in this same endeavor. As such, the casting and acting are both very professional. For the most part, line delivery is on point, and emotions are mostly realistic. There are some slight issues at times when emotional delivery can come off as a bit forced and over the top, but overall, each cast member appears comfortable in his or her respective roles. Though there are a few nitpicks in the various areas of this film, Indivisible still has the potential to reach many different audiences.
Conclusion
One can easily see why this great true story was chosen for a film. There are many important messages in Indivisible that many people will relate to, especially those with close connections to the branches of the military. The military life has never been easy for anyone, but for too long, this has been kept quiet. Thanks to the courage of the Turner family, a great story is now being told that reaches out to families who may feel like they are alone. While there is always room for improvement, there is still plenty of good about Indivisible due to a lot of hard work put into it. Thus, it earns a rightful spot on the Hall of Fame.
Final Rating: 7 out of 10 points
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