I Can Only Imagine

As a Christian, I am often conflicted with the movies our 'community' produces. Too often a beautiful story can be marred by a lack of quality writing, acting, and production.

So I admit to feeling tense as I sat in the theater this morning watching I Can Only Imagine, with an expectation that some cringe-worthy line or delivery would happen at any moment. Happily, this story-in-film hits the trifecta: quality writing, quality acting, and quality production.

It's not perfect. What film is?! But in a world where abuse happens all too often, here is a story of redemption, reconciliation, and hope, and it will impact anyone who sees it in a positive way. The worst of the abuse is spoke of, not acted out, making this a safe and inspiring movie choice for almost all ages. The faith of the main character is also portrayed in a subdued way--not with Bible-thumping or speeches.

See it, regardless of your belief system. And bring Kleenex.

One of the most beautiful Christian movies I have ever seen. Such an impactful story. I got goosebumps especially at the third act. This movie is a movie you should watch with your family and friends.

I've lost track of how many times I've watched this movie, and every time, it moves me to tears. It is relatable and yet also challenging, I always walk away inspired. Highly recommend

I Can Only Imagine is a healthy dose of positivity in a seemingly negative world. Its message of love and forgiveness is given in a way that doesn't seem forced or overly cheesy. To be honest, I remember this song being played all the time on the radio, but I had no idea what it was about. I enjoyed seeing the inspiration behind the music.

I enjoy a wide range of movie genres. I don't seek out Christian movies in particular. I knew from the trailer the basic premise of this film, however nothing more. I knew it would be a tear jerker, but it has much more substance and is a good film on its own merits. Good performances, Denis Quaid did a very good job. It's sad that Hollywood would not even take this film seriously because, well I'll digress, someone would take offense or argue about my because opinions and I'm not a keyboard warrior. It's worth seeing in the theater, just take a Kleenex or 12.