‘Sound of Freedom’ Eyes Stunning $20 Million Debut
Child-trafficking thriller offers ultimate counter-programming to summer fare
The summer’s biggest disappointment – and sleeper – are hitting theaters within days of each other.
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” earned a measly $60 million at the U.S. box office over the weekend, combined with a lackluster global bow. Those numbers, paired with the film’s reported $295 million budget, mean Dr. Indiana Jones rides off into retirement in the red.
Meanwhile, a fledgling film studio’s second major release looks to score an impressive debut with a story unlike anything in the summer film marketplace.
“Sound of Freedom,” starring Jim Caviezel in a fact-based tale of child trafficking, already locked in $10 million in pre-sales before today’s official release. Angel Studios’ aggressive, pay-it-forward policy means it’s a likely hit before it graces a single screen.
The news is even better for the studio, which expanded beyond its small-screen offerings (Dry Bar Comedy, “The Chosen”) earlier this year with “His Only Son.”
The far-Left Deadline predicts “Sound of Freedom” will earn $20 million in its first six days of release on 2,600+ screens. That’s far fewer than “Dial of Destiny” (4,600) as well as south of most major film releases.
“Sound of Freedom” represents the ultimate in summer movie counter-programming. It’s serious, sober and a far cry from roller-coaster-style movies like “The Flash” and “Fast X.”
“Time and again, Angel fans have proven that they’ll support films that are entertaining and inspiring, and ‘Sound of Freedom’ is no exception,” said Jared Geesey, SVP of Global Distribution for Angel Studios in a statement. “We are now closer to our goal of selling two million tickets this opening week to symbolize the two million children who are trapped in the horrors of trafficking each year. ”
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The film isn’t getting much help from Rotten Tomatoes.
The release isn’t featured in the “new and upcoming” section on its front page. The slideshow-like gallery showcases 20 films (both obscure and mainstream titles) but leaves “Sound of Freedom” out.
The site’s critical roundup, as of early July 4, stands at an impressive 85 percent/99 percent “fresh” rating from critics/audiences.
Variety gave the film a hearty recommendation, but not before attacking both Christians and conservatives in its review.
“Sound of Freedom” has been heavily marketed on right-wing media, like Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire, and — one of the grand subtexts of all of this — in taking on the issue of the horrific criminals who kidnap and traffic children, the film could be seen as adjacent to the alt-right paranoia that was originally stoked by 4Chan and QAnon: the wing-nut conspiracy theory about a Washington, D.C., pizza parlor being a front for a pedophile ring, extending into the larger conspiracy theory that says that the culture of liberalism is a racket to protect and cover up the actions of pedophiles.
Child trafficking is a shocking and sad reality, which means the critic’s tangent makes no sense.
That hardly seems to matter for “Sound of Freedom,” a fact-based story on track to give Summer 2023 its biggest sleeper success story.
THANK YOU, Jim Caviezel and rest of cast. God Bless you, Keep You and may He shine HIS light on you! This movie was exceptionally well made. The actors delivered the message, I could not stop weeping and yet thanking God for having true heros like Tim Ballard. He’s doing God’s work. I loved this movie very much! Thank you, Jesus!
Incredible movie from the second it began until Jim Caviezel’s personal message at the end. Sadly though it only scratches the surface. Do a little deep diving and you’ll learn the atrocities are taking place all day every day…right under our feet. Literally
I took my grandkids and friends to see it yesterday and will take my daughter in laws on Saturday. We must open the eyes of those who are in denial of horrible things being done to children.
God bless you all
I saw the movie. I thought it was very moving. I love Jim Cavezial (sp?). It was very hard to watch due to my own abuse I received as a child. I was very determined to watch it despite that fact.
It is good to see a movie that focuses on liberal left wing ideals. It is very progressive, but it does not focus enough on Christian views. But I think all liberals will enough itm I can see right wing conservatives getting upset over it, but liberals will enjoy it as it shares our values.
will enjoy it…edit
Molech requires the blood of children to be sacrificed to appease him.
IMDB is running ads for it.
Seriously? How many of those 20 Million $ tix were given away for free? Probably at least 75% . I myself got two free tickets to last nights showing at a local theatre, and when I went in I saw “Asteroid City” instead. And yet they count my two tickets as part of the Box Office for this movie…LOL
Steve, that’s terrible.
You are a real dirtbag, and are a huge part of the problem!!!!
Our entire family attended “Sound of Freedom” last night. The film’s message was firm, “God’s children are not for sale”.
Additionally, the film was moving in so many ways; great cinematography, plot, action packed etc.. The theatre was sold out!
An especially great moment happened at the end of the film when the crowd erupted in applause. I honestly cannot remember a movie where the audience showed their approval so vigorously.. We pray for Tim Ballard, his entire crew, his family and the great Jim Caviezel. Kudos to Jim for his willingness to put himself out there and to be an example to other actors. Out hope is that more actors will follow his lead and take a stand to follow God and not just money and fame.
I love the variety review. It’s horribly wrong, but it brings up several evils in this world being done. The movie sound of freedom does so too. Their review nicely links it all together. Those suffering from cognitive dissonance wont be fazed, but those on the verge of waking up may be. I look forward to seeing this movie this weekend. It’ll be a 4 hour drive, but I expect it will be good.
This movie presents the truthful reality of the tragic, heart breaking, demonic epidemic taking place in our country and throughout the world. This is nothing short of barbaric child slavery. It must and can be stopped if we educate people and work together to take action and do what God is calling us to do.
I have not been to a movie in a long time. I have been waiting about 4 years to see this film and its important message to the world. All countries and governments are guilty of profiting off these trafficers. I hope this movie reaches everyone. I live in Appleton Wi and proud to say all shows were sold out . Not a dry eye left this movie grown men with tears as their eyes were opened to the horrors of our evil world. I worry about this Trans movement as the real pedos out there wring their hands as these kids promote this evil to children for them. We have to stand and SAVE THE CHILDREN. This movie needs to be shared and talked about this film had so many roadblocks, so glad it finally made it to the masses. I paid it forward with a free ticket. I am not a rich person and live very frugal but another senior ticket I could afford.
The saddest & ugliest part is that there’s a huge demand for it here in the USA
PRAY
When all sorts of other sexual deviance is now being called normal, did anyone really think that pedophilia was going to be kept locked in Pandora’s Box? Short of God stirring a revival here, the U.S. has reached the final stages of decline before its collapse. We’re mirroring the same path as other prominent Western Civilizations throughout history like Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
I saw the movie and it was heart breaking to know what they are doing to precious children.
The Variety review and comments about far right wing conspiracy theories, QAnon and Pizzagate, shows no regard for the child victims portrayed in the true story, The Sound of Freedom. Hollywood is deeply in involved in child trafficking and and satanic rituals involving children. It’s no wonder, they would write a cover piece as their review. Mel Gibson said “Hollywood is a den of parasites, who feast of the blood of children.” He wasn’t allowed to make a movie, since The Passion of Christ” Hollywood and other Global Elites are the ones who purchase these poor innocent children, for sex, satanic rituals and sacrifices. You need look for further than ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ and his Crackhead son.
You can see it free by taking advantage of those who are paying it forward and buying tickets for those who cannot afford them. You can claim the tickets at angel.com/freedom and going down to the “claim your free tickets” link. God bless the children of the world