A Força de Um Sonho

The real-life story seemed inspiring at first glance, but the movie fails to capture its heart or true purpose. In fact, it fails to tie Zack's relentless walking to how homeless families and kids are actually being helped.

The budding but then forgotten subplot, about the protagonist's neighbor who, along with her young son - a friend of Zack's, no less - is being forced into the spiraling depths of homelessness, would have been the much better movie.

Sadly, the neighbor's plight of homelessness is totally missed by Zack and his walk-enabling mom! This, despite Zack's mom hearing from the neighbor herself that she is being forced out of her home because she can no longer make the payments after the death of her husband.

So basically, we're supposed to be moved by Zack's desire to walk and grab as much PR as possible, while neither he nor his mother can see the homelessness that's right in front of their eyes!

The movie was more sad than inspiring, and suggested that do-gooders need to open their eyes more, and understand that charity must begin at home--with eyes wide open.

One star would be appropriate for the script/story, but the acting by Daveigh Chase, Frances O'Conner, and Dylan Matzke (brilliant as the neighbor's son who must deal with the pitfalls of homelessness) warranted adding on a second.

That is the kind of movie with no substances that you will watch at school only because of the story while the scenario, the actors, the directors, the production design etc. Is only basic, in our era, we can't only watch a movie because it was supposed to be encouraging. This movie is more depressing, you aren't thinking about the message, you are thinking that you could have done better than this trash.

This story has a great story line and is very inspiring! The determination of one kid helping others! There's a wonderful emotional connection with this movie! Being homeless and being in need could happen to all of us at anytime!

Watch this movie. Especially if you've gotten a bit world weary and jaded about our fellow humans. Inspiring, uplifting, and encouraging this film follows the true life story of a little boy who ups and takes some serious action to help the survivors of Hurricane Charley in Florida 2004. This little fellow's dedication and compassion for other people, especially children, is something to behold and I'll be thinking about it for a long time to come. Also, there is a subplot involving a young woman and her son that well illustrated the issues homeless families face. A family film I highly recommend parents watch with their children as it has a great message; it shows how one caring heart, no matter how small, can make a huge difference in the lives of others.

I think some of the people that didn't like this movie missed the point or ((((( ---> Most Likely <---))))) have never watched this movie.