Angelina Jolie's omission of Olympian Louis Zamperini's conversion to Christianity after being a tortured World War II POW, depicted in the 'Unbroken' film, caused Movieguide critic Ted Baehr and minister Greg Laurie to express their views regarding one of the most important aspects of the late American war hero's life.

"Unbroken is one of the best books ever written," said Baehr, according to God Reports, "The great story is that he got out of his anger problem (with PTSD) by coming to Christ."

Minister Greg Laurie echoes Baehr's sentiments regarding the issue surrounding Jolie's upcoming movie about Zamperini.

"I'm disappointed that director Angelina Jolie has chosen to leave this vital and essential part of Louis Zamperini's life out of this much anticipated film," said Laurie to Christian Post.

He went on to say, "To me, the most amazing part of his story is not just surviving the incomprehensible beatings in the Japanese internment camp, or being adrift at sea for over 47 days. It was the fact that Louis was able, because of his conversion and newfound Christian faith, to go back to Japan to the very guards who mistreated him and forgive them, as well as tell them about Jesus Christ."

Jolie's upcoming movie stars Jack O'Connell as Zamperini, a former Olympic track star who was tortured for over two years inside a Japanese prison after surviving a plane crash when he was an army pilot during the Second World War.

Zamperini's chief tormentor inside the POW camp was Mutsuhiro "The Bird" Watanabe, a sadistic man who found pleasure in making people suffer excruciating pain (especially Zamperini). The role of "The Bird" will be played by Japanese singer and guitarist Miyavi in the upcoming film.

After suffering PTSD from the war, he would go on to receive a hero's welcome when he returned to America. He would later accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior after attending a Billy Graham crusade in Los Angeles in 1949. As a result, he forgave his former tormentors because of his new-found faith.

"The fact of the matter is, if Louis Zamperini had not met Jesus Christ at a Billy Graham Crusade, his story could have ended far differently," Laurie explained, "Suffering from severe PTSD and plummeting into alcoholism, Louis could easily have died," said Laurie to the Christian Post.

"Perhaps we as believers could use [the movie] as a stepping stone to tell the rest of Louis Zamperini's amazing story, which culminated with his conversion and the dedication of the rest of his life to telling others about Jesus. Louis is a true American hero and committed follower of Jesus. He ran his race well, not only in the 1936 Olympic Games, but also in life. No doubt he has already heard the Lord say, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!'"

The 'Unbroken' film is expected to arrive in theaters on Christmas Day, 2014.