or narrative sophistication.' In more positive reviews, Stephen Holden of The New York Times described the film as an "old-fashioned, Hollywood-style epic" and said that it compared favorably to Christian mega-hits of the 1950s such as The Robe. He was most satisfied with Dean Wright, referring to his direction as "impressively spacious." The composer James Horner also scored high marks for his score, which Holden found "uplifting without being syrupy" and which set an "inspirational mood." Phil Boatwright of the "Baptist Press" called the film "a compelling, thoughtful homage to religious freedom" and said that it brought back memories of El Cid and A Man for All Seasons. According to Steven D. Greydanus of Decent Films, For Greater Glory may help to change the obscurity of the Cristero War in the United States. He observed that the film is "one of the most lavish and ambitious films ever produced in Mexico" and "a sweeping, handsome epic with strong performances, solid production values and magnificent locations across Mexico." However, he found the screenplay overbearing and would have liked to have seen more character development. Accolades The movie received the following awards and nominations: At ALMA Awards 2012, got nominations: Favorite Movie Favorite Movie Actor - Andy García Favorite Movie Actress - Drama/Adventure - Eva Longoria Favorite Movie Actor - Supporting Role - Oscar Isaac Favorite Movie Actor - Supporting Role - Rubén Blades At Ariel Awards 2013: Nominated Silver Ariel Best Art Direction (Mejor Diseño de Arte) Salvador Parra At Image Awards 2013: Nominated Image Award Outstanding International Motion Picture At Movieguide Awards 2013 Won Faith and Freedom Award Won Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Movies - Andy Garcia Nominated Epiphany Prize - Most Inspiring Movie Nominated Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Movies Mauricio Kuri See also Saints of the Cristero War Cristero Museum References Sources Ferreira, Cornelia R. Blessed José Luis Sánchez del Rio: Cristero Boy Martyr, biography (2006, Canisius Books) External links Films about Catholic priests 2012 war drama films Films about Catholicism War epic films Drama films based on actual events 2012 films Films scored by James Horner Cultural depictions of Calvin Coolidge Mexican war drama films 2012 directorial debut films 2012 drama films 2010s English-language films 2010s Mexican films English-language Mexican films