Real Letters to God movie funny
A Simple Movie About A Simple Faith
"You show that you are a letter from Christ ... written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts." Those words - which are featured in the closing caption of the movie - are from 2 Corinthians 3:3, and really serve as the basis for this entire project. It's the story of young Tyler, suffering from an incurable type of brain cancer, who deals with his affliction by writing letters to God - letters which end up transforming the lives of virtually everyone he knows and many people he doesn't know. Tyler becomes - in the words of Mr. Perryfield (who's played by Ralph Waite, who may be the only actor in this I was familiar with) - "God's warrior." I may not like that particular imagery, but I understand the sentiment, and the movie makes the point that a little faith can go a long way. In a way, the movie and the story is a living witness to Jesus' parable of the mustard seed.
That background aside, what of the movie itself? Frankly, it's not bad and it's not great. I think that people are going to end up judging this on the basis of their own belief or lack of belief in God rather than on the actual quality of the movie. Christians are going to love it and give it a lot of 10's; atheists are going to hate it and give it a lot of 1's. As with any movie of this type, though, the question that comes to my mind is why an atheist would want to watch it. As a Christian, I want to say honestly that there were parts of this movie that I really liked, and parts that I didn't care for at all.
To start with what I didn't care for (because I want to end on a positive note.) The movie hits every cliché in the book. It pounds away at every evangelical Christian theme over and over again. For a movie that in many ways is quite touching, it's pretty hard sell. It seems to be an evangelistic effort - which surprises me a bit since this probably isn't going to attract very many who are outside the faith to watch it. On the other hand, I suppose, "there's rejoicing in heaven over one ..." Really, though, it does go on a little too long. It's close to two hours long, and after a while it loses some of its impact just because it keeps making the same points repeatedly. In all honesty, this likely could have been cut by about half an hour without losing any of its impact - and might have had even more impact if it were cut by half an hour. Tyler's story is great - at least according to this he faced his death with great courage - but I wondered about the decision to end the movie with stories of people of faith who've recovered from cancer and are going on with life. That doesn't prove much. There are many stories of people without faith who've recovered from cancer, and many stories of people with great faith who don't recover. I fear that in the end those stories tended to blur the memory of Tyler's story, which to me offered a far more powerful witness to the importance of faith - that faith could give a young boy the courage to face his own death and still keep the needs of others first and foremost in his thoughts (because many of the letters he wrote to God were intercessions for others.) To me, that was far more important than the stories of the cancer survivors at the end of the movie. I also have to be honest and say that I was turned off by Brady taking over Tyler's moment at the end. I understand that it was a way of showcasing Tyler's faith and his impact on people, but it seemed to move the spotlight on to Brady at that moment - which was not where it should have been!
But there was a lot here I liked as well. I liked the movie's simplicity. There's nothing complicated about it. It's a straightforward story about faith, courage and transformation - and there's nothing wrong with that. From a Christian perspective, I liked the depiction of prayer in this. Those praying weren't praying especially for Tyler's healing - they were praying for strength and courage - for him, for themselves and for others. Surely that's what faith is about. As a pastor, if I'm dealing with someone who's dying or who's loved one is dying, I'm not going to pray with them primarily for healing; I'm going to pray with them primarily for strength. In that sense, the focus on Tyler's story makes the point that healing isn't always about the recovery of the body - sometimes healing is about the wellness of the spirit. Tyler's spirit was strong and healthy regardless of his body's condition. That was a good message. It seemed to me that this movie sums up why it is that Jesus spoke so approvingly of children and even used them as examples for adults - children can cut through the nonsense and see God where adults who are perhaps more jaded can't. They have simple and innocent faith and they know how to trust. Tyler becomes the example for those around him. "Become like little children," Jesus said. The movie helps explain those words.
It's not great; it's not bad. The performances were OK; the movie perhaps a bit too formulaic. It's heartwarming but not riveting; it's inspiring but maybe goes over the same ground too often.
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Inspiring movie
Disclosure: I believe in God and spirituality is a big part of my life. So while I don't share all of the beliefs that come through in this movie, much of the message was meaningful to me. For someone who isn't particularly religious, this movie may come on a little strong. If you believe in God and the power of prayer, however, I don't see how you can come away from this movie not being moved. Sure, there were times when the dialogue or acting seemed a little clichéd. However, the overall message allowed me to overlook any of the weaker parts. I am very picky about movies, so I'm not a seasoned movie reviewer. All I know is that the characters felt real, I felt very engaged, and it caused me to want to continue to live my life to the best of my ability. In other words, I think the movie can have a very positive effect on its viewers. I believe the best movies are those that make us think, reflect on our lives, and inspire us to do more. This was one of those movies for me.
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People need to grow up, stop the hatred, and let people believe what they want to believe,
This is a beautiful, well-done movie and it's very very clear that the only reason it has a low rating is because a bunch of atheists/ anti-Christian extremists/ just plain a-holes decided to give it 1 star without even seeing the movie. Trust me, that's the only reason... and they are only making themselves look pathetic because there is only three pages of reviews, all but one of which are extremely good (in the 7-10 range), yet there is a 4 point something average. What does that tell us? That obviously all of the low ratings don't even have written reviews, they are simply votes. Therefore, no one has any logical support to back up there reason for a 1 star rating, probably because they haven't even SEEN the movie they just decide "hey, what I believe is right and I don't believe there is a God so I'm just going to lowly rate this in some attempt to demean or put down all who do believe in him." People are so stupid and you just can't trust what you see nowadays.
I'm not even a Christian and I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.
People need to stop being so narrow-minded and cold hearted and just let people believe what they want to believe. You can't prove to someone they're wrong. Most Christians don't try to prove anything to non-Christians, we let it go that a lot of the world doesn't believe in God. That's totally fine. So why can't you just let it go that a lot of other people in the world do believe in God? That's totally fine, too. You all need to open up your minds and stop being so utterly immature. Damn.
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Awesome Movie!!!!!
I just saw the movie tonight in Jeff Johnson's hometown. I thought it was a wonderful movie!! Be sure to bring a box of tissues though! I am sad that some reviewers are embarrassed by the Christian content. I can never understand why people are not offended or embarrassed by graphic violence, derogatory humor, sexual content in movies, but mention God or prayer and people feel they need to apologize...why??? It was part of this story...Letters to God...that was the whole point. I think the movie was well done and deserves to be applauded! Hurray Jeff and all the hard work everyone put in it, the movie moved my heart and soul, Thanks!!!!! Lisa Salonich
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Everyone should see this movie! Outstanding!!!
I am SHOCKED at the negative messages on this board. This movie was incredible!! Fireproof was incredible!! Facing the Giants was incredible!! It opens up dialogue and reassured my children they are never alone and they can get through hard times without turning to alcohol or other things. Stay positive, have hope, know peace! Take your kids! My 9 and 6 yr. old loved the movie. My 6 yr. old son has already had 3 open heart surgeries, 7 heart procedures and will be facing another open heart due to a heart defect. Spend a few hours at a Children's hospital and you will see the THOUSANDS of family members affected by any terminal illness not to mention their friends at school, co-workers/friends/neighbors of their parents, relatives.
My son never cried in the movie, he wasn't afraid, he was proud to see another with a large scar, going through similar things he has, being called God's Warrior in the movie gave him the biggest smile. You never want your children to be afraid or feel alone! This movie gives people HOPE! LOVE! COMPASSION! It helps sibling relationships.
After the movie, he gave me the biggest hug and said, THIS WAS THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN! He loved it, we all did. It is not a movie of death or cancer but LIFE and what you do with it while you are here! Your choices in dealing with difficult days which everyone has. Reaching out to people, friends, neighbors, relatives, even a church.
See it and go open minded.
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STRONG Message and a Very Moving Story
The message of this moving film trumps its over-reliance on sap, its overuse of cheese and its limited production values. What amounts to unrealistic character development is used to tell the true tale of a family and a young man struggling to battle cancer and struggling to comprehend God's role in their lives. The overall message of "finding truth" and illustrating how each of our lives can be a testament (or letter) itself to God is a great analogy. If viewed with an open mind and a hopeful heart, this movie will make you think and will move you to tears. I wish the creators of the film had taken a more realistic approach and used less pure sap to establish the story. I have a feeling that the "golly gee" or "Leave It To Beaver" level of writing will turn some people off. I know they wanted to pay tribute to a brave and courageous soul by portraying him as a pure saint on earth but the story would've packed even more punch had they chosen to go a more level route. Still, the message is strong and the story very moving.
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Very touching, full of life's lessons
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This is a wonderful story. Many will probably avoid it just because of the title. But for those willing to give it a try, it has a lot of good messages. It shows the courage of a young boy who faces mortality much earlier in life than most. It shows the ability for those with alcohol problems to realize the problem and change for the better. It shows the ability for children to learn to get along with each other. It shows the strength of a loving family. The mini stories at the end are uplifting. Give it a try. I preferred it over "Left Behind" which appears to be more like a soap opera. Fireproof is very good, though tough to watch since it shows the strains of a marriage. Letters to God are the inspiring words of a child with cancer.
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The message is a good one but terribly delivered
This film did make me cry, but ONLY because my own child is fighting cancer.
The acting is terrible, the script is awful. They had a lot of sentences in there stating the facts of living with cancer... most were right. But it felt like they were trying to show that they had done their homework rather than evoke genuine feelings from the actors. The music was so cheesy. This was like a bad b movie without the 80's charm.
It's a shame really, because the real story it is based on, is one worth telling.
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A young boy courageously faces cancer by writing prayers as Letters to God
Excellent movie that will challenge and inspire you. Takes on the difficult issues of life threatening health issues and how your faith can be challenged and possibly increased by facing the unfacable.
The production quality, music and acting is dramatically improved relative to movies like Facing the Giants, which was produced by the same people for about 1/10th the budget. The song Dear Mr. God was written and performed by the Warren Brothers, who frequently write hit songs for Tim McGraw. Other music was done by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.
As Tyler, an eight year old boy, faces his cancer, he mostly courageously smiles and encourages those around him. In his letters though, he has some serious concerns, sometimes about those in his family and his neighbors. As the movie progresses, those around him are effected my his struggle as much or more than Tyler is. The medical and emotional aspects of the movie and handled with a great deal of authenticity. The second half of the movie really picks up the pace as several of the characters come face to face with their own issues and Tyler and his Letters (prayers) to God serve as lightning rods of Hope. I would suggest you bring some Kleenex and invite everyone you know who's family has been affected by cancer to see the movie. I guess that's everybody. If you liked Fireproof or Blindside, you will be deeply touched by this movie.
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They try to manipulate your emotions
This movie COULD have been real inspiring. If you have ever lost a loved one to cancer, you will be moved to tears, even though its WAY over acted with it's emotional pulling at your heart string acting. I am a Christian, but I found myself saying out loud to my twelve year old daughter, who lost her beloved Uncle (My brother) to cancer when she was six years old, 'This is WAY too over the top". Lets look at the positive: They family unit was so strong, which you don't see very often in movies. Also, the support that the neighbors and school mates gave to the family was inspiring. I just wish I didn't feel so manipulated by this show.
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Awesome, Heartfelt Movie
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This movie, adapted from a true story, has more meaning then a lot of the other junk out there. Sure, as a Christian, I may be biased towards liking this movie. But I highly recommend it to anyone who has struggled with faith, doubt, or even cancer. But this movie has a great message that needs to be told. It seems strange, the places they take this movie to, but it is a heartfelt story nonetheless. I should warn you that there are sad parts to it, but there are good parts as well. You may not like the ending, but it is better than most. I would love to own this movie and watch it all the time, even though I don't know where to get a copy. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a very serious drama movie to watch that even Christians can agree on liking. If you aren't one, I still recommend it in case you have ever lost someone close to you in your life, much like the characters do at the end of the movie.
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Overall Good Movie...Go Support the Cause
Just saw a preview of Letters to God this afternoon. I cannot say that this is an amazing movie, but it is definitely a solid effort from the Christian market. The acting lacks at times, but not to the point of Facing the Giants. Fortunately, the leading characters do a good job, as well as the young girl playing Sam, who was also just in Brothers with Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, and Tobey Maguire. She has a future ahead of her in the business. You can't go into this type of movie expecting the best acting and producing Hollywood has to offer, but I feel that they did a good job given their resources.
The movie itself carries a good feel with a difficult story and well-placed humor mixed in. It may seem a little cliché or cheesy at first, but give it a shot and it will tug at your heart.
The Christian movie market still has a long way to go to compete with the mainstream market, but progress is being made. Passion of the Christ really opened up the market, and the recent Fireproof improved on Flywheel and Facing the Giants. To Save a Life is making a stir in the market, and Letters to God is supposed to be the most widely opened Christian movie since Passion. If you're interested in a great heartfelt story that will make you appreciate your life and put this life in perspective, then go check out Letters to God and support the Christian film market.
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Good movie, but little appeal for non-Christians
Caught a preview event last night.
First, let me say the production values of this movie are top notch. The casting, cinematography, sound, and editing were all very professional. The acting was top notch. This is not a fly-by-night operation.
Now, on to the story. It's based on a true story of a boy fighting cancer and his effect on the lives of the people around him. Most of the characters in the film are Christians (Protestant/evangelical, though non-denominational). An awkwardness in Christian movies--one that this film cannot overcome--is the need to highlight prayer as an action. At one point, a church pastor says offers to pray for another, non-church going character. The pastor then proceeds to place his hands on the man and pray out loud for him. Even as a Christian in a theater full of Christians, I was uncomfortable.
At one point in the movie, the mother of the boy with cancer yells, "Stop quoting Bible verses to me!" Yes! This is how many people feel around Christians. The writers had a gem here that they could have explored with a skeptical audience. However, it was too little, too late in the movie. People uncomfortable with Jesus and prayer as themes will have already left the movie.
I think the movie is not supposed to be so much "seeker friendly" as it is supposed to be a resource for people who are in some way affected by cancer (have cancer, know someone who has cancer, etc). That's okay, but it seems the great amount of talent, effort, and money used will ultimately result in a movie that sits on the library shelves of churches across the country.
Bottom line: "Letters to God" is a good movie that I can't recommend to my non-Christian friends.
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Awful
This is a sappy, overwrought, badly acted, badly written movie. If you are a devout Christian, you might find the "message" up lifting. Being hit over the head repeatedly with the Christian theme was tiresome and preachy. I generally don't mind religion being woven into stories - many of the greatest stories of all time have religious themes or references. This isn't one of them.
Both the child actors consistently over play their parts, and "Granna" is laughable. No seriously, her attempts at acting were highly amusing. Ralph Waite does a decent turn as a grumpy old man, (Type casting?) but other than that the performances were mostly weak and entirely predictable. The choir of angels constantly wailing away in the background started to sound like fingernails on a chalk board. All this movie needed to completely blow the sweetness factor was a basket full of puppies.
The only way you're going to use tissues is if you bought this movie instead of recorded it.
I think my teeth hurt.............
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Refreshingly Innocent in this Jaded and Filth-filled Age
It is amazing that there are people still showing faith that God's love for His children is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago. The story demands strong undercurrents of emotion and the actors delivered well. The pace is just right and the flow natural. As the tale unfolds, one begins to realize that letters written to God are received and read by God the moment the letter is written; the physical letter and actual delivery status inconsequential to the spiritual discourse it represents.
Go on. Watch this movie and follow the lives of people where a loved one is dying of cancer. Discover how these people overcome bitterness and draw strengths from God in the face of losing a loved one.
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Why many react negatively to the movie
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I think the reason for many negative reviews is answered in the movie. After 40 minutes there is a scene where the grandfather explains to the sick boy why he is teased. Because the way he lives his life, brave in the face of adversity, forces those around him to take a look at their own lives "and that's why they make fun of you..." The admonition to live a good life is more than some can take hence the common refrain "don't force religion down my throat" which really means "don't tell me I'm not living right." The sad fact is none of us are perfect, but sadder still is how few are willing to admit it, and ever fewer are willing to change. As for me, this silly, sappy, poorly acted movie has convicted me that I need to change the way I live. I need to live right. And I know I am going to be made fun of.
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Absolutely Remarkable! 10/10
A review is something that I don't do often. However, after watching this movie, it left me feeling like I wanted to say more on the story. I read several reviews full of slander regarding the religious theme in this story. With a title "Letters to God" you'd be stupid not to expect religion in there somewhere. With no religious beliefs of my own, I found this storyline truly inspirational, admirable and touching.
Not only was the storyline well wrote out, but the acting was remarkable. The cast played their roles perfectly, allowing viewers to appreciate the storyline behind the acting. What makes this work even better, is that its not just "another story". This is life, it happens every day, and could happen to any one of us.
It's not about what religion this story follows, or how it matches any other religion. It's about how believing in something brings hope to ones life, allowing them to live a more fulfilled life and how doing so can greatly impact others lives for the better.
This is one of those films that leaves you questioning your life, the things we take for granted, the opportunitys we let slip. Watch this movie, learn from it, and live a full life, as you don't know whats around the corner...
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I was the only one in the theatre
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I had the same experience watching this film as I did with The Secrets Of Jonathan Sperry. I was the only one in the theatre watching it. People just don't believe anymore it seems. Hollywood is so gunshy about showing religion in a positive, meaningful way that whenever they do it should be a glorious event. Robin Lively was excellent in this film as the mother struggling with her suffering child and keeping her family together. The little boy playing Tiner did an awesome job, I hope to see more of him. SPOILER ALERT I just fell in love with these characters and wanted that boy to get better, that would have really been an awesome message, but what we had was one of the longest death watches I've ever seen in a movie, thats my only complaint. At the end credits, they showed real life children who had fought cancer and won so at least that was upbeat.
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A positive use of religion
I don't care this movie is a Christian movie. "Ben Hur" was also a "christian" movie, but first of all, it was a good movie. Majority of religious movies are tragedies, violent and sinister, as the Bible.
So, to make a positive religious movie is not easy. The risk is to be too cheesy or to seem dump and naive. "Letters to God" avoids these mistakes.
God is not really the subject of the story, we can watch the movie from an atheistic point of view : The letters are a medium to communicate with everybody and to make psychological analysis on self.
The life or death of the little boy is not either the subject. There is no "Hitchcock's suspense" to know if the little boy will win against cancer. This is not E.T.
The subject is "a positive use of religion by normal people". No miracles, no horrors, no super-action nor apocalypse. Just a kid who's teaching adults to be more "adult" to face life. Maybe some audiences are not adult enough to appreciate it, but the challenge is courageous and the movie well made. No need to be a believer to appreciate it.
I liked it.
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There is Hope.....
Very well done movie. The hope of a young man with cancer. He is worried about his mother and family. After the family has struggled with the death of his father and then him getting brain cancer. He writes letters to God. Talking about his feelings and things he hope God will do for his family, friends and neighbors. He is not afraid to die. He says he knows at least two people in Heaven already. His hope and faith in God holds true. His prayers ( letters ) to God are answered. All of our prayers are answered. Sometimes not the answer we are looking for. But that is no reason to give up hope. There is a Hope, a Truth and a Life......
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you will LOVE this movie!
I watched this movie with my 6 year old daughter on opening night and I was so impressed!! The movie was funny and very emotional. As an actress, I was also impressed with their acting. Some lower budget films don't have the best acting, but this one was much different. I especially enjoyed the portrayal of the mom and best friend. They both were very believable and I found myself identifying with each of them. I think that's what it's all about. After all, if you can't feel like you are a part of the movie, you aren't interested. The movie was so touching, encouraging, and challenging. If you aren't moved by this movie, you might want to check your heart beat! ;)
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More of an attack on our tearducts than a sendup of faith
Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) is an eight-year-old boy suffering from brain cancer. In order to cope with his illness, he frequently writes letters addressed to God, mailing them and hoping he receives his transcribed prayers to relieve him and his parents from his sickness. The challenge for the mailman is what exactly to do with the letters. The mailman, in this case, is Brady McDaniels (Jeffrey Johnson), an alcoholic who replaces Tyler's once-loyal mailman. Right off the bat, you have your case studies for a wholesome, family-friendly Christian film.
The wholesome film in question is Letters to God, which takes two real-life, relatable stories and degrades them with the kind of weepy, melodramatic screen writing that feels less like an emotional experience and more like a forceful extraction of tears from your tearducts. We weave in and out of each character's story, following Tyler's daily struggle of assimilating back into school after a two month absence and his relationship with a young, pretty girl named Samantha Perryfield (Bailee Madison) develop. Madison works to steal every scene she's in, with her ample amounts of energy, her illuminating smile, and her ability to add the most passable emotional leverage to a film already soaked to the marrow in dreary simplification and cheap, emotional manipulation.
Letters to God caters to the demographic I've long wrote about when discussing contemporary Christian cinema, which is the kind of people that seek out these films and will love them no matter how abysmal the story, how incredulous the situational drama, or how ridiculous the dialog. They want to see their faith personified on screen by people they view are as wholesome as they are, and it doesn't matter whether or not there's a sole convincing scene in the film. As long as the film namedrops God and Jesus, has some scenes that involve prayer, and continue to abide by a god-fearing playbook, the core audience will be satisfied and the film will be classifiable as a sleeper hit, with more of its kind turning up as the years go on.
The film, however, manages to offer slightly more interesting family drama than the genre is used to seeing. Consider Tyler's brother, played by Michael Bolten (take note of the spelling of the last name before you jump to conclusions), who is sick of watching his mother (Robyn Lively) continuously stress about how Tyler's condition, to the point where neither her nor anyone else living under the same roof can enjoy their own anymore. A scene occurs later in the film that shows the character frustrated, venting about how he wishes life can go back to the way it was, without all the talk about MRIs and nervous, late-night trips to the hospital. Scenes like this one can appreciate because they are unexpected and break from the tiresome playbook of Christian-filmmaking in the regard that they provide us with some realistic scenarios. Not to mention, it's one of the only moments in the film where God isn't given a shoutout at least once every sentence.
Reading this review, you may think I loathe Christian cinema and detest every product it has produced in recent years. This couldn't be further from the truth. I am always intrigued by the genre, making an effort to watch many of its films and developing an understanding for its characters and its situations, and often, am surprised in one way or another by what it can do with what little budget it has. Letters to God, however, isn't interested in creating a story that predicates itself off of acting and scenarios one can find themselves invested in. It cares about cheapening the gospel and milking it for all the sentimentality its worth. The core audience at hand deserves much better than what this film can give them.
Starring: Tanner Maguire, Jeffrey Johnson, Robyn Lively, Bailee Madison, and Michael Bolten. Directed by: David Nixon and Patrick Doughtie.
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Letters to God - A Must See...
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"Letters to God" is a film that everyone should go and see. I am a Christian Videographer who attended the free preview of this film on March 28, 2010 at the Lowes Waterfront Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. David Nixon, one of the producers of "Facing The Giants" and "Fireproof" is the director of this film. The cinematography is beautiful and the music tracks used in this film are perfect which include several of my favorites: "Hope Now" from Addison Road, "Amazing Grace" from Wintely Phipps and many more.
The film tells the story of Tyler Doherty, an 8 year old boy suffering from cancer. The film will emotionally move you as it graphically shows Tyler's daily struggles with his condition. Tyler's walk with God is so powerful, courageous, and inspirational. He daily writes letters to God and mails them each day. I must say as the film progressed, I compared my daily prayer life with that of Tyler's and was humbled and inspired. Tyler has good days and bad which take on great meaning in the film because this is what cancer patients constantly face on a daily basis.
Tyler's letters are picked up by Brady McDaniels, the postman. Brady is struggling with issues in his own life and quickly becomes Tyler's friend. As the story progresses, you see them becoming closer. Tyler wrote a letter to God asking Him to make his mother smile again. The letter was answered when Brady comes into Mattie's (Tyler's mom) life. Brady, who is an alcoholic, doesn't know what to do with Tyler's letters and seeks the aid of a pastor at a church. David Nixon really does an excellent job showing Brady's struggles with his alcoholism in several segments of the movie. It is Tyler's inspiration through his letters to God that transforms Brady's heart.
The movie had the attention of everyone in the theater. Many including my friend and myself cried almost the whole time during the movie. Last year I was able to video our county's Relay For Life event sponsored by the American Cancer Society. In that video I had interviewed some of the survivors and they talked about what it was like to go through treatments and surgery for their particular cancer. This movie will actually show you what Tyler had to endure and leave you weeping with the rest of the community, especially his best friend and neighbor, Sam. Towards the end of the movie when Sam is crying in her grandfathers arms over what is taking place, I was crying with her and thinking of how Mary the mother of Jesus cried when she saw her son dying on the cross.
David Nixon has a fire for producing Christian Films. "Faith Based" films are so good for today's society because they spread the gospel and humble the viewer by instilling morals and values. God is using David in a very special way and this film is proof. Every scene was prayerfully written and prayerfully shot. You really owe it to yourself to watch this presentation of faith, inspiration, hope and love. If you liked "Facing The Giants" and "Fireproof" take a look at "Letters to God". This movie is also endorsed by the Dove Association for family based viewing. "Letters to God" will leave you humbled, inspired and encouraged. You will cry, laugh, and celebrate life with Tyler and Brady and the rest of the cast and you might just want to start a Cancer Support/Hope Group in your church. Take time to see it, you won't be disappointed.
-- Gregory S. Wilson, Videographer
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So Uplifiting
This movie was just so powerful! I am truly shocked at the bad reviews. The movie was uplifting, hope inspiring and just so heart warming! I cried, a lot. Yes this movie has to do with God, the name says so, so i seriously wonder why anyone is shocked to see the references, it is not blatant and in your face, but it does have to do with Christianity, if that is a problem, then don't watch it, don't complain and act like you couldn't have possibly known. I am not a very religious person, but this movie really moved me. I came out feeling a sense of amazement. I would recommend this movie to anyone, i just cant put into words how it made me feel! If you want warm fuzzies, as well as a strong, important message, you should definitely see Letters To God.
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Totally a Spiritual Movie. You will leave the theaters in tears
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An amazing movie of a young 10 year old boys courage in a fight against Cancer, and his letters to God that changed a whole community and still is affecting the world. 10 year old Tyler Dougherty had his life turned upside down when he found out he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Like his father, Tyler begins to write letters to God. A drunken torn mailman named Brody starts reading Tylers letters and realizes that his life is a mess without the help of God. Tylers mom Maddy and his brother Ben are also going through their own struggles with their relationship with God. His letters not only change Brody or his family's life but it also changes the lives of his community and also the world. It is a heartfelt totally Spiritual Movie, that will have you and your family in tears. There should be more Christian movies like this and it should be shown throughout movie theaters all over The world, and last in theaters as long as a non Spiritual movie would.
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