"The Forge" debuts with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes

The saints are up 40 points with the release of the faith-based film, The Forge. Making its theater debut on August 23, the film has received a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcorn Meter in just five days and has been dubbed “Verified Hot.”

The Popcornmeter is measured by the audience reviews of the film. When at least 60% of users give a movie or TV show a star rating of 3.5 or higher, a full popcorn bucket is displayed. When less than 60% of users give a movie or TV show a star rating of 3.5 or higher, a tipped over popcorn bucket is displayed. The “Verified Hot” status and badge is an elevated designation honoring the highest verified reviewed theatrical films by fans.

Take a look at the films synopsis below:

Isaiah Wright has some growing up to do. A year out of high school with no plans for his future, Isaiah is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life. Through the prayers of his mother and biblical discipleship from his new mentor, Isaiah begins to discover God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine. From the Kendrick Brothers, the creators of the No. 1 hit WAR ROOM, comes THE FORGE, a faith-filled new movie with old friends and inspiring new twists.

The Link Entertainment hit the red carpet of The Forge New York City premiere, where we spoke to the stars of the movie, Priscilla Shirer and Aspen Kennedy.

When asked about the significance of seeing men of God on the big screen disciplining and mentoring other men, Shirer had this to say: “My goodness, I think it’s going to remind us that there is very little that is more powerful than a person who is older, wiser, more mature, stamping and affirming a young man and saying to him, you are enough that I affirm you, I bless you, I’m proud of you. Now let me show you how to walk as a man of integrity and character, and show you that you don’t have to sacrifice excellence or success to do that.”

We asked Kennedy what he would say to people who are still on the fence about this movie. “It’s truly a powerful movie to the point where it’s for everyone, honestly, because I believe everyone has somebody in their family they can forgive. It deals with so many themes of, father child dynamics, mother child dynamics, and everybody has a family. So it’s a thing where people will truly enjoy the movie. You know, people will laugh. They will cry, they will love their loved ones a little bit harder.”

If you still have not seen The Forge, be sure to get your ticket today.

While you wait for the next available show time, you can enjoy music from The Forge: Official Soundtrack.

The dynamic soundtrack, includes chart-topping artists CeCe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Lecrae, FOR KING & COUNTRY, Hulvey, Anike (FKA Wande), and Aaron Cole. These artists bring a unique blend of worship, gospel, and hip-hop, perfectly capturing the film’s themes of faith, perseverance, and transformation.

The Forge: Official Soundtrack can be streamed on all major music platforms.