I'm in Love with a Church Girl is a 2013 American Christian drama film directed by Steve Race.
It stars Jeff "Ja Rule" Atkins, Adrienne Bailon, Stephen Baldwin, Vincent Pastore, Toby Mac, T-Bone, Michael Madsen and Martin Kove.
Wealthy drug dealer Miles Montego meets a nice Christian girl, Vanessa Leon, at a mutual friend's house, and the two hit it off and start a relationship.
As he waits in the hospital, Miles starts to restore his faith in God, praying to him to make Vanessa wake up and saying that she shouldn't have to pay for his sins.
[4] Singer Israel Houghton, who Co-Executive produced the film, contributed four original songs to the soundtrack.
[10] In 2013, Matt Barone of complex.com, shared his thoughts on the film in article titled "The Most Unintentionally Hilarious Movie Scene of 2013 Stars Ja Rule (Yes, That Ja Rule)", referring to a scene near the end of the film in which an angry Miles enters a church and delivers a vitriolic monologue.
The magazine gave positive marks to Ja Rule's acting, calling it "good" and "believable".
"[14] Ryan Duncan of Crosswalk.com wrote: "Though the movie still suffers from a few trademark flaws that mar faith-based films, it succeeds in telling a story that will resonate with Christian and secular audiences alike."
Duncan further applauded the actors' performances describing them as "powerful" and highlighting the chemistry between the two main characters.