A PG-13 cut of Father Stu titled ‘Father Stu: Reborn’ will release theatrically on December 9. The Mark Wahlberg starrer is another addition to the limited list of Rated R movies getting another release in the PG-13 version. It seems like Sony is trying to milk a few extra dollars out of the original film, released earlier this year.
Father Stu came out in April this year and opened to mixed reviews. Wahlberg’s performance received acclaim, though some critics believed that the actor was miscast in the film. Also, the movie turned out to be just another ordinary addition to the list of flicks based on faith and redemption. The supporting cast and Rosalind Ross’ direction also hindered the story from reaching its true potential.
Wahlberg plays Stu, a boxer turned priest, in the film. His mother wants him to quit boxing because of his injuries. We also see Stu having a troubled relationship with his father Bill Long, played by Mel Gibson. His life turns upside down after he meets a horrendous motorbike accident and slips into a coma. However, his miraculous recovery surprises everyone despite the doctor’s grim prognosis.
Another twist comes into Stu’s life after gets diagnosed with a rare muscular disease, forcing him to depend upon others for a living. From a foul-mouthed boxer to a gentle priest, Stu does it all as the film progresses.
The upcoming PG-13 version may benefit Father Stu. How? Well, the original film suffered from excessive profanity. Additionally, it treasures a lot more violence than we usually see in faith-based movies. All these things felt like unnecessary additions to the film. Not every Rated R flick can charm the viewers like the Deadpool series.
Father Stu: Reborn will come out in theatres on December 9. The original film is currently streaming on Netflix. Stay tuned for more updates.