The Masked Saint is a 2016 Canadian drama film that explores the life of a professional wrestler who discovers a newfound faith in God and becomes a pastor. The movie is directed by Warren P. Sonoda and stars Brent Granstaff, Diahann Carroll, Roddy Piper, Lara Jean Chorostecki, and T.J. McGibbon. The story follows the life of Chris Samuels (Brent Granstaff), a professional wrestler known as The Saint, who is struggling to make ends meet. Despite his athletic talents, he has been unsuccessful in finding a stable career and feels unfulfilled with his life. However, when he finds faith in God, he is suddenly inspired to use his talents to help others and becomes a pastor at the local church.
As a pastor, Chris is respected by his congregation for his sermons and empathy towards them. He visits sick children at the hospital and tries to help those in need. He then encounters a group of corrupt businessmen who are running a scheme to exploit and take over the local community. The businessmen resort to illegal means to get their way, including using force and violence.
To fight back against these criminals, Chris decides to become The Masked Saint, a vigilante wrestler who beats up the bad guys and saves the community from their evil plot. However, as he becomes more involved with the criminals and his alter ego, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep his two identities separate. There are many twists and turns that keep the audience engaged in the plot, and the cinematography is visually stunning.
The performances of the actors in The Masked Saint are noteworthy, with Brent Granstaff delivering a powerful performance as Chris Samuels, who is struggling to balance his personal desires and his newfound faith. Roddy Piper plays a vital role in the movie as an ex-convict turned pastor, who helps Chris along the way. Diahann Carroll is supportive as Chris's wife, who helps him navigate through the difficult path he chooses.
Overall, The Masked Saint is a dramatic and inspiring movie that explores the themes of faith, redemption, and heroism. It's an excellent movie for those looking for entertainment with depth and meaning.
