Beyond Acceptance

Poorly written, terribly acted. It seems like clumsy Christian propaganda, although it could just be the lack of skill and talent that make it seem more like an agenda than a movie.

The plot is improbable, with characters making completely inconsistent and inexplicable decisions. The production values and cinematography are quite good, though. Sets and costumes are also good.

Getting past the stilted, terrible acting was impossible for me, but to be fair, the writers gave the actors nothing to work with. The exception to that is the non-verbal acting by Trent Garnaat, who plays the subject child. He was reasonably credible. But again his spoken part didn't have much of a ring of authenticity to it.

I might not have found the proselytizing quite as jarring if I was a Christian, but there are well written and acted Christian movies out there that I have enjoyed. This just isn't one of them.

This story is one that is not only powerful but also projects a message that is so important. Everyone is special and deserves love regardless of background. This lesson goes beyond the concept of "No Child Left Behind", This is a lesson in giving of yourself, your time, your money, your love in order touch the life of another human being. This film will touch your heart and make you see that no-one is indeed: Beyond Acceptance.

Critique: The cinematography is beautiful with creative camera operation. The Sets and locations are stunning. The Acting is moderate with most of the characters presenting seemingly real situations. The moral and overall lessons are not to be missed. This is a great family film that will keep everyone enthralled.

Another great Bridgestone hit! When a young teenager chooses to take the blame for what someone else did you see love in action. Isn't that what Christ did for us? Great story but I am sot surprised. Bridgestone puts out the best!

This is another poorly made Christian movie. I know this is a challenge for any family who want to take on Foster children. But I really would think that they would do some research and study what might be special needs children before they throw the entire family into a situation where a child from foster care who has lived in pretty poor situations his entire life and the caseworker doesn't seem to give them any information as to the special needs of this child. He's just thrown in and expected to swim along with the entire family in their own little worlds. These parents attempt to take on a foster child with what appears to be absolutely no training in early child education or any kind of trauma teaching. The entire family is in their own little worlds and just expects this child to sift in with them. Really pitiful situation.