War Room: 'ham-fisted' film about power of prayer tops US box office

Critics hate it, but Christians find tale of spiritual salvation 'every bit as compelling' as the Avengers

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A low-budget Christian film about the power of prayer, War Room, has surprised critics and industry experts by topping the US box office and bumping the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton from its number one spot.

The film, which tell the story of a troubled family whose fortunes change when they meet a lady with a prayer room, was panned by critics, reports the Daily Mail. It features a virtually unknown and mostly African-American cast but managed to draw big enough audiences to end the rap movie's three-week reign at the top.

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