Doorway to Heaven

I liked the characters and acting. The movie caused me to reflect on my own beliefs. I liked putting my own interpretation on the events of the movie. It didn't take long to see that the setting was in Utah. i grew up there and love the scenery and the culture of the area. I related to the grandmother the most. The family values and feelings of closeness and caring in the family were inspiring to me. I could see the reflection of many biblical teachings in the script of the movie. Some themes that stood out most were: "what greater love can be shown than when one gives up their own life for a friend." "Unconditional love overcomes many problems." Forgiveness and repentance are basic principles of Christ like living. "Faith precedes the Miracle."

The only positive in this movie is the cinematography and the acting by Charisma and Dean. The story line is ridiculous. The depiction of her getting healing powers and the grandmothers so called "faith" is more pagan than christian This movie is more science fiction than faith based or inspirational. Unfortunately I didn't think it would be appropriate for me to write a review unless I watched the whole movie. Being a bible student for 52 years this was excruciating to watch.

This movie was so bad that I felt sorry for Dean Cain and Chrisma Carpenter for having a part in this movie.

The grandmother was a joke. She was irritated with her husband for dying. No sorrow for his passing at all. I know everyone grieves in different ways but she didn't seem to grieve at all.

I could go on and on but then this review would be as bad as the movie.

I really tried to like this movie. The beginning starts out okay, but long and lots of filler music, to show the plot was thin. I guess the reason Carpenter and Cain acted in this must be they needed the money.

It is some kind of religious theme but I'm not sure what it compares to.

It just sad. They show a lot of panning around scenery with music, the problem is it's dead looking and not appealing. Maybe that was their intention.

They try to include some make shift 'effects' but it consisted of white screen and let your imagination do the work.

They insult the local population and show them as extremely stupid.

It was all I could do to watch the entire movie.

Has a bit of a slow start, that's why I gave it an 8. Otherwise the movie is very good and I would recommend it to anyone. Definitely worth watching. Definitely has me interested in watching more movies similar to this one. Would have given it a 10 if it wasn't for the slow start to the movie.

It's worth thinking about- Who knows? I found this very inspirational.