For Loves Sake

Ok so I didn't even really make it thru half of the movie. Definitely needs better acting. If you're going to "cry" that hard, you shoul dbe able to produce some fake tears with that fake cry! The mother leaves her boys at an orphanage, and when she leaves she doesn't even give them a hug goodbye. That was just poor directing. They portray her to be a "loving mother", well no loving mother would act the way she does with them. Oh, and in the beginning when they tell the boy his dad died..."he's not coming because he's dead." And that line comes from the father of the deceased. No emotion whatsoever, and I chalk that up to bad directing again. But did I mention the acting was bad? Lol. It's a movie with a good storyline but just bad directing and bad acting ruined what could've potentially been a decent movie.

Over all it is good. It has a good message. Since it is a true story, it gives real insight to what some families go thru - what they think, and how they do or do not cope. I like the discussions about "being a Christian" they don't beat anyone over the head with it, yet they say enough to help people understand. I suppose if people are used to watching Disney and other made up adventures created soley for entertainment (no matter what lies they tell), then this may seem a bit slow; but it gives you time to think! Recently I have view the first 15 min of several films that are Waaayyyy slower than this. The pace suits me fine.

Good Christian and family values film, but either the story or its telling was weak. I held out hoping the climax would be compelling but it wasn't. The kids were cute and they did their best. The adult actors did what they could with a limp script and plot. "True story" accounts such as this should be made into movies only if they have enough drama to hold interest then make a strong and less already obvious conclusion.

is good movie, some people think that when depression hits someone that we have a switch can be turn on and off, display a realistic case. I encourage to watch and not all Grand parents especially if they don't know god can put someone else first before them. I give them 3 1/2 stars.

Just wasn't the movie I was expecting it to be.

This is a great story that really needed to be told. Even though it is filmed in a very plain, simplistic British way, it is definitely a good film, especially if you stick it out until the end.

This movie encouraged my faith during a difficult time -- partly because it was so painfully real. (Thank you for telling this story!)

It was a little depressing but appreciated the true story. Life isn't always a happy ending but this seemed to end up that way. Hard to watch someone going through depression.

Beautiful film and would encourage anyone looking for a good Christian film to watch it. Watched it and then used it to stimulate discussions about faith and a need for a personal experience with my children.