Before the movie started on the GAF network there was a screen of text saying that Pure Flix movies aren't your typical rom/com. Well you couldn't tell that from the first third or so. The lead character is just what you'd expect from a rom/com image of a privileged, rich, "influencer". I could not stand Olivia. She is arrogant, rude, clueless and takes advantage of whomever she can. And she has no job skills. Of course this is the set up for the character transformation which, like many rom/coms, takes place so quickly it gives you whiplash. From the way things are developing, it would be easy to assume that Olivia is going to romantically connect with the shelter manager, Ryan. Later the story transitions into preparation for a Gala to save the shelter, just like so many other rom/coms. I wonder who is going to work with Ryan to make the Gala successful?
But this really is a faith based movie. Olivia's realization of her spiritual need takes a little longer than for her to develop humility and along with it more become likeable.
The intentions and message behind this movie are laudable. The way the movie works into that was cringeworthy for me. I'm sure the writers wanted to show her miraculous changes, but it was done too clumsily. Somewhere around half way, the story becomes a little easier to stay with. In fact there are several touching moments. One nice scene has Olivia staring at a beautiful night sky and asking "Do you see me?" She posts interviews with several needy residents. She writes her parents telling of the changes God is bringing into her life. There is even a message about following Jesus. Unfortunately the message doesn't explain why she needs redemption or how Jesus makes that possible.
Every movie has a conflict that leads into the climax. This one is ridiculous. The circumstances make no sense. Many of the things they are judging are at least partially their own faults and their actions are deplorable. To explain would be spoilers but the actions by these "Christians" are highly questionable.
Let me summarize everything about. This script is terrible which is so bad it negates any positive message.
