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Jonathan Patrick Moore and Erin Bethea in New Life (2016)

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New Life

10 reviews
5/10

Heartwarming message, but romantic drama falls flat.

This story focuses on the relationship between a loving couple -- and how they weather the ups, downs, and unexpected curve balls life throws at them.

Although there's a tragic twist (which drives a sad character to destruction in a few scenes), overall it's a family-focused film with a solid marriage at its center.

Language is limited to one "oh God" said in a heated moment, and while the main characters are very affectionate.

The message of the movie'd be: Keep going, no matter what kind of hardship comes your way. But the execution is flawed, and there's little here that makes Ben and Ava's story truly compelling to watch.
  • sam-97903
  • Mar 9, 2017
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5/10

Too Contrived

Benjamin (Jonathan Patrick Moore) and Ava (Erin Thea) have grown from inseparable childhood friends into an adult loving couple. Their chemistry on screen works well, in my opinion.

However, this modern day "Love Story" has just too many contrivances and cardboard-like characters to be truly effective. The melodrama amidst the tragedy and grief in parts of the film may work for some viewers but I wasn't one of them.

All in all, although the movie tries to end on a poignant note, it was more of a depressing slog than entertainment for me.
  • larrys3
  • Aug 25, 2017
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6/10

Simple, but effective movie with surprising turns

  • Ingrouille181
  • Oct 8, 2017
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1/10

Another bad Christian movie!

This could have been such a good film...why do Christians have such trouble with the telling of such a simple and beautiful message? I will only leave you with my opinion on one thing so as to not sound like a bore... The phony French accent! Really, why not just scream...Another amateur film!
  • maryowen-84175
  • Aug 1, 2022
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8/10

I'm stunned this movie isn't rated higher!!

I gave this movie a solid 8 because: 1. The main actress (Erin Bethea from another excellent movie called Fireproof) and the director (Drew Waters) came to our little town in Vermont and promoted it. I watched it right along with so many others and they all thought it was a phenomenal movie. What are people thinking? So what? It's an Indie movie! It's not ever going to be a 'I Can Only Imagine' kind of movie on such a smaller scale. However, I thought it was well done and it's hardly receiving the credit it rightfully deserves. 2. It really was well put together and it has a great message for anyone going through any sort of heartbreak/grieving process. I bought the DVD and think it should be gifted to anyone of my family member's because there has been a double loss here less than one month ago. I think it would benefit them to have this kind of message. So maybe it doesn't deserve a solid 8, but it sure doesn't deserve to be a 5.6 Star film because that's a lame rating for a movie done well with great acting, great scenes, good messages and a nice PG rating as a family-friendly addition. Everyone should see it at least once. It's worth that much!
  • huggibear
  • Oct 20, 2018
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10/10

A really good life story!

This checked all the boxes!! A sweet love story. How life can throw you a curve ball. I really liked the narration of the moving too! Excellent actors and acting!! Great movie!!
  • klmreview
  • Jul 19, 2020
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10/10

I cried like a baby but loved how Ben chose to go on

Great acting, great story. It shows you how special yet short life is, and no matter what happens, you must go on. I enjoyed this.
  • vgarris-13875
  • Feb 3, 2019
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10/10

Movie will make you cry for sure

Great love story but very depressing. Will for sure make you cry. The end however, has a great ending and makes up for all the depressing moments. I loved this movie and will recommend to my friends.
  • mizzbarbie
  • Jun 12, 2020
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10/10

Incredible Movie!!!!!!

  • dmbrmb
  • Jan 7, 2023
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8/10

Passionate and sad...

I don't like reading the synopsis, and because of the national title and the movie being narrated by my husband, I spent half the movie waiting for a tragedy to happen, these cute movies always generate extra suffering and some tears of mine at the end or in the middle, and he came willingly , it makes our hearts so tight, it's okay that nothing in the film is unpredictable, quite the opposite, but it's all so beautiful... Due to the national title and the film being narrated by the husband, I spent half the film expecting a tragedy to happen, these cute movies, makes our heart so tight... Passionate and sad...
  • RosanaBotafogo
  • Aug 29, 2022
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