Crappy film

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

All the negative reviews didn't dampen my heartfelt love for this film! Besides, I recognized Roddy Piper in the cast -- surely just before his untimely death. Although it was so good to see Rowdie Roddy again, the story has warmth, heart, and all sorts of Good Stuff. So when you get tired of the nonsense that Hollywood typically wants to fill you with, tired of ray guns, monsters, and the like, give this film a look -- you won't be disappointed.

The synopsis on Fandango (and, frankly speaking, most other sites) said that this was a story about a WWF fighter turned preacher who moved to a troubled small town to take over a failing baptist church. It also described that the preacher becomes a vigilante at night to help clean up the town, and that this was based on a true story. This sounded really interesting as described!The reality is that it was a 2 hour sermon on biblical lessons (do unto others, good Samaritan, etc etc etc). The in your face Christian homily (it wasn't even cleverly disguised) was boring and (spoiler alert) the "vigilantism" that occurred was accidental rather than what was implied (meaning the expectation was that this preacher would dress up in his WWF gear and go out looking to stop the bad guys). In reality the masked saint only accidentally happened upon two occurrences throughout the two hour film where he "stopped the bad guys". He was not looking to stop bad things from happening at all, he just happened to be in the wrong place at the right time on the two occurrences and helped solve a problem. If you are expecting vigilantism on the scale of something like season 1 of CW's the Arrow, you will be sorely disappointed.The characters were so dull and obvious, I doubt even a 6 year old could appreciate them. I am sure Christians would recommend this movie to others, if only so that they can sit around in a bible study class to discuss the underlying biblical passages related to various scenes in the film (and if that is what you are in to, then this movie might be right for you). The only thing in the story that was true was that the WWF character did indeed move to a small town to help a failing church. In reality, no vigilantism existed (which again, was misleading).Other than the interest group described above, do not waste your money by seeing this film, as it will give incentive to Hollywood to continue to manufacture such garbage. I feel duped.

Don't pay much attention to the reviews from the atheist cheap seats. They don't get it or never will (Emjay 61066) . The movie is very inspirational at A time when we need such things. You must take it for what it's worth a true story of a great man doing great things. Sorry there is not enough sex or violence or big named stars. The true star of this movie is Dr. Chris Whaley who gives of his time freely and ministers now to hundreds of firefighters in need of his spiritual guidance. The is a great movie go see it. If you like the movie Courageous or Fireproof then you will like Mask Saint Sorry Emjay I will pray for you

Very entertaining and uplifting movie-you will feel better when you walk out of the movie than when you walked in-Great to see a clean, well acted, feel good movie for a change. Brett Granstaff stars as the main character in his first leading role, does his own stunts, and did a great job!The movie is inspired by the true story of Chris Whaley who was the actual Masked Saint. The movie is not only for wrestling fans but for all, as it has a great message about a man and wife that see the good in people and stand up for what they feel is right. The supporting cast does a great job too. Definitely recommend it to put a big smile on your face!