Hillsong: Let Hope Rise

Hillsong: Let Hope Rise

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Michael John Warren
Produced by Jonathon Bock
Ben Field
Matthew Weaver
Music by Hillsong United
Cinematography Cameron Glendenning
Edited by Edward A. Bishop
Production
company
  • Cantinas Entertainment
  • Grace Hill Media
  • MediaWeaver Entertainment
Distributed by Pure Flix Entertainment (US & International)
Warner Bros. (Canada)
Release dates
  • September 16, 2016 (2016-09-16)
Running time
 103 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English
Budget $10 million[2]
Box office $2.6 million[1][3]

Hillsong: Let Hope Rise is a 2016 Christian documentary film on Hillsong United. It is directed by Michael John Warren. The film was released on September 16, 2016, by Pure Flix Entertainment after several delays.

Plot

The film chronicles the unlikely rise to prominence of the Australia-based Christian band Hillsong United. Their music is so popular it is estimated that on any given Sunday, more than 50 million churchgoers around the world are singing their songs.[4]

Soundtrack

Hillsong: Let Hope Rise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released as the film's soundtrack on August 12, 2016 under Hillsong Music, Sparrow Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.[5] The soundtrack features songs from Hillsong United, as well as Hillsong's Worship and Young & Free divisions.

Track listing

Standard edition[6]
No. TitleWriter(s)Worship leader Length
1. "With Everything" (Hillsong United, Live at The Forum)Joel HoustonJoel Houston 9:35
2. "Touch the Sky" (Hillsong United, Live at The Forum)Michael Guy Chislett, Houston, Dylan ThomasTaya Smith 4:48
3. "Mighty to Save" (Hillsong United, Live in Miami)Ben Fielding, Reuben MorganJoel Houston 5:22
4. "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" (Hillsong United, Live at The Forum)Matt Crocker, Houston, Salomon LigthelmTaya Smith 8:56
5. "This I Believe (The Creed)" (Hillsong Worship, No Other Name)Crocker, FieldingMatt Crocker 6:42
6. "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" (Hillsong Worship, No Other Name)Houston, Jonas MyrinTaya Smith 7:12
7. "Aftermath" (Hillsong United, Live at The Forum)HoustonJoel Houston 8:32
8. "Break Free" (Hillsong United, Live in Miami)Crocker, Houston, Scott LigertwoodJonathon Douglass 4:06
9. "Relentless" (Hillsong United, Live at The Forum)Crocker, HoustonJonathon Douglass, Taya Smith 4:27
10. "Hosanna" (Hillsong United, Live at The Forum)Brooke LigertwoodTaya Smith 6:32
11. "The Stand" (Hillsong United, Live at The Forum)HoustonJoel Houston, Jad Gillies 7:08
12. "Forever Reign" (Hillsong Worship, A Beautiful Exchange)Jason Ingram, MorganJad Gillies 6:16
13. "Back to Life" (Hillsong Young & Free, We Are Young & Free)Joel Davies, Aodhan KingMelodie Wagner 4:21
14. "Arise" (Hillsong United, Zion)Steven Robertson, Ryan TaubertJoel Houston 3:15
Total length:
 87:12

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] 94

Release

Directed by Michael John Warren, the film was originally supposed be released by Warner Bros. during the 2015 Easter weekend.[8] In March 2015, Relativity Media obtained the distribution rights and the film shifted to a 29 May release.[9] In April, Relativity moved the film to 30 September 2015.[10] However, after Relativity Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the film was moved to an unknown release date. The film was later picked up by Pure Flix Entertainment and the film was released on September 16, 2016.[1]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 60%, based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 6/10.[11] On Metacritic, the film received a weighted average score of 43 out of 100, based on six critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A", on an A+ to F scale.[13] Nick Olszyk of Catholic World Report gave it his highest rating of five reels, saying it "renewed [my] courage to face my trails." He also said their performance of Oceans was “as good as anything by Bach, Handel, or the great anonymous monastics of the Middle Ages.” [14]

In contrast, however, Influx Magazine film critic Steve Pulaski gave the film a D+ grade, saying, "Sloppy in structure, with concert sequences that fail to captive, it all feels overcooked in the way that if you already know and love Hillsong United, you'll appreciate what the film tries to do, but if you don't, this film won't do a very good job convincing you nor selling you their product. Not to mention, at the end of it all, one can't help but feel that the whole Hillsong approach, while pleasantly contemporary and a key instrument in getting the younger generation in-tuned with Christianity, continues to neglect the real aspect of ministry and being saved in the same way the televangelists gloss over that in hopes to get your almighty dollar."[15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Hillsong - Let Hope Rise (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ Williams, Trey. "'Blair Witch' tries to live up to 1999 original and continue horror films' success". MarketWatch. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Hillsong: Let Hope Rise". The Numbers. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Hillsong: Let Hope Rise: Plot Summary". IMDb. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Hillsong – Let Hope Rise – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Captiol Christian Music Group. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Hillsong: Let Hope Rise [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". Allmusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "ARIA CHART WATCH #390". auspOp. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  8. ↑ McNary, Dave (1 July 2014). "Hillsong Christian Music Documentary Picked Up for Worldwide Release by Warner Bros.". Variety. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  9. ↑ Mike Fleming Jr (4 March 2015). "Relativity To Release Faith-Based Film 'Hillsong–Let Hope Rise'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  10. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (1 April 2015). "'Transporter Refueled' & 'Hillsong – Let Hope Rise' Moved: See You In September". Deadline.com. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  11. ↑ "Hillsong - Let Hope Rise (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandago. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Hillsong - Let Hope Rise reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  13. ↑ Brevet, Brad. "Can 'Blair Witch' Scare 'Sully' from the Weekend's Top Spot". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  14. ↑ Olszyk, Nick. "The Greatest Compliment". Catholic Cinema Crusade. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  15. ↑ Pulaski, Steve. "Hillsong: Let Hope Rise (Review)". Influx Magazine. Influx Magazine.

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