Every December around Christmas, moviemakers fill theaters with some of the biggest, buzziest films of the year. And even in these still theatrically thin times, we saw plenty in 2021, too—from The Matrix Resurrections to Sing 2 to American Underdog to the record-setting Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Given all that traffic, you could be forgiven for overlooking A Journal for Jordan, which stars Michael B. Jordan and is directed by Denzel Washington.
A Journal for Jordan has some content issues, to be sure. Before watching, check out our review. But it’s also an inspiring family story about a father’s love for his son—a love that ultimately transcends even death. It’s about love and duty and even a bit about faith, too. Washington—an outspoken Christian—made sure of that....