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"Soul on Fire"'s strong faith-based messaging and "rise from the ashes" journey feels partially eclipsed by all of the Budweiser on display, which sends viewers a mixed message.

Bad things happen to good people in “Soul on Fire,” whose mix of dire calamity and spiritual opportunity manages to be affecting despite the dashes of unabashed schmaltz.

A warm and big-hearted, but often preachy biopic about conquering adversity that's so saccharine that it might give you a cavity. Mary Poppins didn't sing, "Just a cupful of sugar makes the medicine go down." A spoonful is all you need.

With "Soul on Fire," McNamara has given audiences a story of authenticity in a time when it is sorely needed. It takes courage and vulnerability to tell a story of mistakes made, running away from reality, and eventual healing.

Faith-based cinema has progressed impressively over the past decade. This entry, however, is a big step backward.