‘Soul on Fire’ Review: A Childhood Accident Leads to Higher Ground in Smooth If Bland Inspirational Biopic

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In 2011, director Sean McNamara , a Disney and Nickelodeon veteran with an iffy feature track record (see: “Bratz”) had a sleeper success with the inspirational biopic “Soul Surfer.” Its mix of sun, surf, spirituality and teen angst, dramatizing a real-life Hawaiian competitor’s rebound after losing her arm to a shark attack, remains a favorite among audiences for faith-based entertainment. After some less well-received efforts, including last year’s biopic “Reagan,” McNamara is back on old

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