Faith Happens

I've seen this film a few times now. It gets better and somehow more meaningful each time. Along with Rick Garside's excellent screenplay and masterful direction (the "glue") it's the characters that take you through this journey of troubles, trials and tribulations (all of which are based on true stories in this film) and remind you of what faith is (or can be) in ways any and all can relate to. It's a good thing that pretty much all of this talented cast are, at the moment, unfamiliar faces to the movie going public. It adds to its realism, message and believability--all without being "preachy", an element that sometimes can cause an audience to squirm under even under the best faith-based intentions. This film is one that will make you laugh, cry and smile--all while keeping you interested in the characters and story as it moves forward, up, down and all around. It's a must see for everyone. Enjoy!

This is a great film and worth the watch. From the very beginning you are able to connect in one way or another with what is happening in the lives of each character. This film is a great representation of the Nita gritty of life and how faith can get you through. Life is tough and this film shows some of the toughest situations people face. But, the truth that this film presents is the best that can be given. I recommend this film to anyone who feels that life is at it's worse. Or who feels that life is great and nothing can go wrong. Actually, I recommend this film to every person. There is something for everyone in this film. Go and see what faith can do!

Rick Garside's storytelling pulls the viewer into the troubled lives of several, seemingly unconnected, people who have no interest in the Christian message. The film neither resorts to sugar coating nor to knee-jerk tactics to tell the true story of a church. This in itself makes the film unique. But more importantly, I found "Faith Happens" both authentic and cathartic--a thoroughly satisfying experience, rarely achieved.

As the plot contains a great number of easily missed details, this film is well worth watching, not only once, but several times.

I hope this film gets national billing. If not, at least I'll be able to get the DVD faster.

Saw this film at a private screening. It has a GREAT message about God's plan for our lives.

It is a multi-plot storyline and I thought that 'the prodigal son' story was the most compelling.

If you have the opportunity and give the film a chance... it will touch you like it did me.

The music is strong... lots of great locations including Africa.

The film is based on a series of true stories and it is hard to believe that they are in fact all true and that they happened in the same church.

FH is a unique look into the lives of common people discovering a sense of spirituality within themselves. The great thing about it is it's not "preachy". it's so real in the same fashion 'Crash" was. I definitely recommend. It's hard to find a film that is able to walk the fine line of message over content. The filmmaker did a good job finding the right balance. Also the performances resonated with clarity and were all well performed. the ensemble cast works very well together. One thing to take into consideration is the independent spirit involved with the film. It has an independent feel and that resonates in positive ways from the performances and their unique look (many new faces) to the real and often gritty sets. Humor takes a front set when it needs to but emotional power takes over as well.