Average Joe Movie Review

Average Joe is a movie based on the true story of football coach Joe Kennedy and his fight for freedom. This inspiring story can be seen in theaters starting on October 11th.

Average Joe Synopsis

High school football coach Joe Kennedy had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all American was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost. From the director and producers of God’s Not Dead and the producers of The Blind comes AVERAGE JOE.

My Take on Average Joe

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It stars one of my favorite actors, Eric Close. You might remember him from waaaaaay back in Without a Trace (2002) or Nashville (2012) and more recently in The Mulligan (2022) amount countless other performances. Close does a fabulous job of portraying Kennedy’s unwavering faith despite having his career, reputation, and even his wife’s career on the line.

I also loved the little playful touches that were included in Average Joe. Joe’s character breaks the fourth wall a number of times throughout the film. It isn’t done so often as to be goofy or minimize the message of the movie, but just enough to add a bit of quirky humor and give the viewer a chuckle.

Who Is Average Joe Appropriate For

Average Joe is truly a family movie. While there are some scenes depicting mild violence (child abuse, fighting) overall the movie is very clean without being cheesy. This movie is especially powerful for people who feel pressure to hide or deny their faith due to external pressures.

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Buy tickets today to see Average Joe in theaters starting October 11th!

Many thanks to Average Joe for providing an advanced screening copy of the movie for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.