Conversations with God

This movie was good - thought provoking, touching and inspiring. I really liked it however i acknowledge that it will divide people - it's really for those who've read the book and respond to the authors message. If you relate to this and are interested in knowing more about Neale Donald Walsch's story, there's a good chance you'll be pleasantly surprised by this movie. I was. I thought it was well put together, gave due attention to the different parts of the authors story, didn't play him out to be some savior or evangelist and wasn't sugar coated. I don't agree with the infomercial comments, and I'm Australian and we have little tolerance for infomercials and cheesy sales pitches. Obviously its not a big budget movie and its more about the story and the message for those that hear it.

What an uplifting and life changing film. If you are tired of typical Hollywood movies (fear and violence)and want to watch something meaningful and uplifting. Then this movie is a must see. The acting was great. The writing fantastic. You will walk out of the theater feeling better about yourself and humanity. You will feel capable of accomplishing your every dream. Bring the family. Bring anyone you want to feel better about themselves and other people. This movie is quite simply amazing. In the screening I went to the film received a standing ovation. Here is an opportunity to understand the true wisdom and love of God.

I saw a preview of this movie on Oct 22nd and very much enjoyed it.

Except for the main character's fake beard which I also found distracting (see someone else's post on this), this was a good, thought-provoking film. The overall theme should resonate with people who feel there's more to our existence and for that matter, what God is, than what we've been taught to believe in church. Probably not a movie for the extreme religious zealots out there or atheists either.

But, this is not some sort of exploitative, religious flick. You won't be hit over the head with a holier-than-thou guilt trip. And I'm not sure this or any other movie can change anyone's life either, as some may suggest. It is inspirational, though.

I've never read the books, but the author truly believes what happened to him and the movie simply chronicles his story. This sort of movie is a good way of sharing such a story with lots of others and hopefully this one was not produced just to pocket more profits.

I hope it is well-received and stays at the theaters for a long run.

As I started watching, it seemed very cheesy at first: clips are shown of group seminars and the very small parts of the speech we are shown don't seem to make much sense.

However, once the flashbacks start it totally blew me away! The depictions of homeless life and the struggles to regain your life are all too real and identifiable.

The emotion here and throughout the film is very strong at many parts and you can feel the silence in the room, and the tears start to form in your eyes. Now, I'm not the emotional type, however seeing Henry trying not to lose it the first time he's forced to eat out of the dumpster is hands down one of the best acting performances I've ever witnessed on the big screen!

Also this movie kept you on the edge of your seat the whole time, just to see how the main characters' life changes so drastically from beginning to end. After witnessing the flashbacks, the rest of the movie begins to make more sense.

It does not matter if you believe in God, or if you believe God speaks to Neale. The words expressed in the 'Conversations with God' books and in the film are "take at face value". We are asked to question our beliefs about the world and find our own inner truth.

This is not a movie only for the 'religious' or 'spiritual', quite the contrary this film reaches all people and walks of life and opens the questions in life that we all can identify with.

I highly encourage EVERYONE to see this film. There's something for everyone. I do not doubt that this film and the books will change lives. After seeing the ending, it makes you want to see it from the start once more. Definitely a film to be watched again and again for all age groups, for ages to come!

10 stars for the book, 9 for the movie.

1. Many have judged this film in a variety of ways, usually in the negative and as propaganda by 'religious types', or as another attempt to make money on the 'religion' bandwagon. Over the years I have come to believe in one God, based upon unconditional love. Not man's versions based upon interpretations and founded in other countries.

2. This movie is what you make of it, just as your life is what you make of it. I have reviewed other movies I consider spiritual in meaning, of entertainment to my human spirit, without judgment, and from all societies and beliefs. And yet, I find that there is always going to be one or more people who will pass personal judgment instead of objective insight when reviewing a film.

3. We are free to express ourselves, within the guidelines of posting (which some of us will argue against also), and forget the bigger picture that we are about life. That when we write, we influence others, or hope to, or vent, or whatever. This is our opportunity to show others our personal qualities, beliefs, and values.

4. I have written and been challenged and ostracized before and will again. I am a college grad, retired military, former law enforcement, former mental health counselor, youth leader, half Japanese, military brat, etc. I have never been particularly religious but do believe in a Supreme Existence. This isn't about me. One thing I learned in my careers in my short 52 years is that when a crisis arises, there are no atheists and that man can show his best and worst. Through it all, people will gather and express thanks in some way.

5. This movie, in particular, does just that...it gathers people together to be entertained, to experience, to reflect, to spend some time connected in some way with others. This is a transformational film. It isn't about 'talking with God'. It is about going inside ourselves and thinking what it meant, what it provoked, what it caused us to feel, and then listen to that inner voice inside and the message received.

6. I received value from it because I chose to see it as having something to give to me. The mechanics of the film don't matter. If you feel drawn to it because of some issue in your life, or want to experience an alternative to what is out there then go with an open mind and heart. Don't go expecting the book. Go with no expectations and no pre-judgments. Just go, and take a friend, or make a new one at the movie.

7. This movie may be like your life, it's what you've made of it so far or not...and then write a review.