The Text

There are a number of stories within the story that the viewer may not be aware of at the time of viewing. But upon later reflection, there are many lessons that seem to come to the surface.

As one might suspect from the story title, The Text movie reminds the viewer of the dangers that might exist if texting while driving. Relationships and the complexities and heartaches that exist within them, as well as a strong thread of forgiveness, run throughout this very well-done story by Dreams Come True Candy Beard and her right-hand-man, son, Daniel Beard.

The plethora of strong actors take the viewer on the journey with them, allowing them to walk alongside and in the shoes of one or more of the characters. In this way, the viewing experience not only is enjoyable, but also an educational experience, providing topics for numerous future family discussions.

The movie is safe viewing for the entire family, other than perhaps young children who may possibly be traumatized by some events.

Well done Dreams Come True team!

I really enjoyed this movie. It was well written and directed. The actors and actresses were amazing and did their jobs very well. They did a very thorough job of making you feel "in the moment " during the movie. I know it was time consuming getting all the scenes together . My daughter played the part of young Rachel and really enjoyed "being a movie star ". She was treated with love and kindness from everyone she met during filming. I would love for her to be involved in more movies like this. It's a film that anyone would want to watch and share with friends or family. I've always loved movies that are not only entertaining but also carry life messages to the audience.

The Text is a film that needs to be seen by anyone who drives! It is a story that shows how one moment can change the life's of many people. It is also a Christian film and shows the importance of forgiveness. The cast has wonderful chemistry and the writing, cinematography and editing are second to none! There are also several original musical scores throughout. The Text is just one of the finest independently made films you will find today! You will never regret sitting down to watch these life lessons unfold before your eyes. It should be required to be seen by all young adults learning to drive.

So many times you expect indie films to be somewhat lacking in the acting & production value, but this is not the case with this film. Not only is this a relevant topic in today's phone zombie society, but it was very well made. The cinematography is very professional & the script was well written. I had the opportunity to see this film twice & it was even better the second time around. You won't be disappointed. It's a must see film for everyone.

My favorite part was when a certain someone returns home. Another fun segment was the "dream sequence" that you don't realize is a dream until it's over. Fun twist. And the neighbor mom was an amazing actress...very believable. You'll just have to watch to see what I mean. Well done, gang!

The Text is a powerful story of the ramifications of texting while driving. A decision that a young man made only taking a couple seconds to act upon followed by years of dealing with the fallout of his decision. You will watch the hard realities of such a decision and how it affected the lives of his family and friends. Each person had a different journey yet all of them had to deal with pain, tragedy, loss of dreams and broken relationships. As the years pass you will see God work and how the power of forgiveness opens the doors for hope. The Text should be a must see in all Drivers Education classes and for parents to share with their kids as it's a great springboard for conversation.