Letters to God

I am SHOCKED at the negative messages on this board. This movie was incredible!! Fireproof was incredible!! Facing the Giants was incredible!! It opens up dialogue and reassured my children they are never alone and they can get through hard times without turning to alcohol or other things. Stay positive, have hope, know peace! Take your kids! My 9 and 6 yr. old loved the movie. My 6 yr. old son has already had 3 open heart surgeries, 7 heart procedures and will be facing another open heart due to a heart defect. Spend a few hours at a Children's hospital and you will see the THOUSANDS of family members affected by any terminal illness not to mention their friends at school, co-workers/friends/neighbors of their parents, relatives.

My son never cried in the movie, he wasn't afraid, he was proud to see another with a large scar, going through similar things he has, being called God's Warrior in the movie gave him the biggest smile. You never want your children to be afraid or feel alone! This movie gives people HOPE! LOVE! COMPASSION! It helps sibling relationships.

After the movie, he gave me the biggest hug and said, THIS WAS THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN! He loved it, we all did. It is not a movie of death or cancer but LIFE and what you do with it while you are here! Your choices in dealing with difficult days which everyone has. Reaching out to people, friends, neighbors, relatives, even a church.

See it and go open minded.

Caught a preview event last night.

First, let me say the production values of this movie are top notch. The casting, cinematography, sound, and editing were all very professional. The acting was top notch. This is not a fly-by-night operation.

Now, on to the story. It's based on a true story of a boy fighting cancer and his effect on the lives of the people around him. Most of the characters in the film are Christians (Protestant/evangelical, though non-denominational). An awkwardness in Christian movies--one that this film cannot overcome--is the need to highlight prayer as an action. At one point, a church pastor says offers to pray for another, non-church going character. The pastor then proceeds to place his hands on the man and pray out loud for him. Even as a Christian in a theater full of Christians, I was uncomfortable.

At one point in the movie, the mother of the boy with cancer yells, "Stop quoting Bible verses to me!" Yes! This is how many people feel around Christians. The writers had a gem here that they could have explored with a skeptical audience. However, it was too little, too late in the movie. People uncomfortable with Jesus and prayer as themes will have already left the movie.

I think the movie is not supposed to be so much "seeker friendly" as it is supposed to be a resource for people who are in some way affected by cancer (have cancer, know someone who has cancer, etc). That's okay, but it seems the great amount of talent, effort, and money used will ultimately result in a movie that sits on the library shelves of churches across the country.

Bottom line: "Letters to God" is a good movie that I can't recommend to my non-Christian friends.

I just saw the movie tonight in Jeff Johnson's hometown. I thought it was a wonderful movie!! Be sure to bring a box of tissues though! I am sad that some reviewers are embarrassed by the Christian content. I can never understand why people are not offended or embarrassed by graphic violence, derogatory humor, sexual content in movies, but mention God or prayer and people feel they need to apologize...why??? It was part of this story...Letters to God...that was the whole point. I think the movie was well done and deserves to be applauded! Hurray Jeff and all the hard work everyone put in it, the movie moved my heart and soul, Thanks!!!!! Lisa Salonich

This is a very touching story. How does a family cope with a diagnosis of cancer. Where is God?

Where is the hope? This film answers that with a terrific ending. Mr Nixon has done a great job again. This is a great way to reach kids who have no hope. This is filmed in a great location. This is presenting in a truthful way. This is a good Christian film. This helps people believe that God is merciful Where is the hope? This film answers that with a terrific ending. Mr Nixon has done a great job again. This is a great way to reach kids who have no hope. This is filmed in a great location. This is presenting in a truthful way. This is a good Christian film. This helps people believe that God is merciful.

Disclosure: I believe in God and spirituality is a big part of my life. So while I don't share all of the beliefs that come through in this movie, much of the message was meaningful to me. For someone who isn't particularly religious, this movie may come on a little strong. If you believe in God and the power of prayer, however, I don't see how you can come away from this movie not being moved. Sure, there were times when the dialogue or acting seemed a little clichéd. However, the overall message allowed me to overlook any of the weaker parts. I am very picky about movies, so I'm not a seasoned movie reviewer. All I know is that the characters felt real, I felt very engaged, and it caused me to want to continue to live my life to the best of my ability. In other words, I think the movie can have a very positive effect on its viewers. I believe the best movies are those that make us think, reflect on our lives, and inspire us to do more. This was one of those movies for me.