The Lamp

I absolutely love this movie if you Want a feel good movie that will bring tears to your eyes this is the one for you this is how we all wish Life Would turn out. ENJOY

Heartwarming with a bit if magic. The world needs more movies of hope and love.

This is a good, inspirational family movie. No profanity, drug use or any other such nonsense. The story is somewhat predictable but still nice. My only criticism is that in parts it got a little too much into the "philosophy" of The Power of Positive Thinking. Positivism has its place, but not when it devalues others whose situation is what it is.

Right you are, Golidog (review). I think "The Lamp" has been seriously underrated so far. I selected the film (On Demand) because Meredith Salenger was in the cast. As a teen, she was so enjoyable in "The Journey of Natty Gann." Here Cameron Ten Napel (Josh) is an equally marvelous child actor, with a range of believable emotions and a totally irresistible smile. I just kept thinking, "She is sooo cute!" Jason London, Louis Gossett Jr., and Muse Watson round out the excellent cast. "The Lamp" does exactly what it is supposed to do. How wonderful to find a family movie - with no curse words or sex scenes - just a sweet message that reaffirms the power of faith and love. I really like this film.

I saw the IMDb rating for this picture (3.9!), and almost decided not to watch the film. Thankfully, it didn't stop me. This was a pleasant surprise.

The Lamp starts out pretty slow. You have the oft-used "funeral" beginning and a family grieving, fighting, struggling to re-enter life. I was getting a little weary.

However, the story took some surprising and satisfying twists. By the end, I was smiling and pleased with the movie. You won't finish it in a bad mood.

8.5 out of 10 stars.