Being a Christian and already a believer; this film struck an emotional cord with me. Without beating anyone over the head with certain beliefs, the movie manages to be thoughtful, reverent, dignified and emotional. It tackles Colton's story head on and explains what he experienced. People are free to take from that story whatever they feel is believable or necessary.
Every character comes across as real, not like other high sap faith based "goody-two-shoes" films. The entire cast really delivers wonderful performances across the board. The child actor is believable and never awkward and this could very well be Gregg Kinear's best work ever. His character's final sermon to close the movie will be a highlight of the year in film for me. Like the film itself, it's poignant, uplifting and instills a great message of love and hope. Even those of no faith would have a hard time blasting that message even though I'm sure there will be those that try.
Every character comes across as real, not like other high sap faith based "goody-two-shoes" films. The entire cast really delivers wonderful performances across the board. The child actor is believable and never awkward and this could very well be Gregg Kinear's best work ever. His character's final sermon to close the movie will be a highlight of the year in film for me. Like the film itself, it's poignant, uplifting and instills a great message of love and hope. Even those of no faith would have a hard time blasting that message even though I'm sure there will be those that try.