Ordinary Angels (2024) User Reviews

Faith, Family, and Miracles merge in Ordinary Angels

[daybydayinourworld · 8/10 · 15 March 2024]

Ordinary Angels is a compelling film that weaves together the threads of faith, family, and the unexpected miracles that shape our lives.

Similar to other films, Ordinary Angels is presented in such a way as to tug on your heartstrings.

Knowing the fragility of the young daughter who recently lost her mother, how could you not feel at least some empathy for the family?

You may even feel empathy for Sharon, the hairdresser who is seeking her own transformation and chance for redemption.

Sharon approaches her journey alongside Ed's family as one of altruism. Yet, she is battling her demons of alcoholism and an estranged relationship with her son.

Helping Michelle helps Sharon and even Ed in ways they might not have recognized.

Sharon brings her tough cookie, 'never stop at the first no' approach to fundraising for the family. Not only is Ed drowning in bills for Michelle, but he also has tens of thousands owed for the care his wife received before dying.

Through Sharon's tenacity, she helps the family cover part of the bill while having the hospital 'erase' a huge swath as well.

I couldn't help but think about all the families out there who are drowning in healthcare bills; unable to stay afloat.

I've heard about how anyone could be one medical emergency away from losing everything. Ed's family was on the verge of losing their home and even his daughter's life with no ability to afford the treatments she needed.

After helping them arrive at a 'clean slate' financially, Sharon doesn't stop as she recognizes there is more to be done.

Michelle will need a transplant (that costs a fair bit of cash) and to have the transplant she has a short window for getting to the hospital doing the operation.

After learning which types of people and companies would have a private jet, Sharon knocks on several doors to get people lined up.

She also leverages the local media to help tell Michelle's story.

Sharon's actions led to an extraordinary, miraculous outcome. Michelle survived and has been able to lead a life that touches many others.

The inspiration we can glean from Ordinary Angels is that each of us can contribute to the benefit of others. That you may need to ask a lot of people before you find someone who can and will help.

Enough to make a grown man cry.

[Canonhead · 8/10 · 23 February 2024]

If you watched the trailer and read the news then you know the story behind this movie. The directors and actors do a good job brining this story to life and have you routing for the family and little girl. For a small budget church movie they did a really good job with the casting and time period of the movie. If you don't believe in God or don't want to be preached to then you'll be ok watching this movie. The story that this movie tells is that God does his work through others acts of kindness. This movie does not judge those that don't believe and not every conversation has todo with religion. It's really about a family and their struggles with finances and healthcare. It's overall a good family movie. It's fun, it's sad and heartwarming. Hillary, Swank, and Alan Ritchson do a great job and have good on screen chemistry.

Feel Good Entertainment

[edarthjacyahoo · 8/10 · 25 March 2024]

Hillary Swank is endearing, amusing, and heartbreaking in this based on reality tale. Alan Ritchson is much more convincing in this much more heartfelt portrayal than anything I have seen him in before. He really makes you feel for the character. Even little Emily Mitchel is believable as the child with a deadly illness that can only be cured by a donated organ.

The story is compelling, especially considering it's roots in actual events. It also manages to be a little surprising in spite of the last-minute-miracle-based-on-actual-events genre tropes. What really makes this movie work is the great acting, tight direction, and cinematography that gets you right into the middle of everything.

It's feel good entertainment at it's near best.

Lovely film, beautifully performed

[jowelsh · 8/10 · 4 March 2024]

This is a very touching film with very few surprises (there's little doubt how it will all work out). I don't think anyone with a pulse will be able to distance themselves completely from its powerful emotional impact, which is made possible by excellent performances by Hilary Swank and. Alan Ritchson. They are really wonderful in their roles. Ritchson manages to convey all the enormous pain he feels while maintaining a tough, stolid demeanor. His love for his daughters feels completely genuine. Swank gives yet another terrific performance as a woman with many serious problems of her own trying to help this struggling family. It is the Capra-kind of movie designed to make you feel better about humanity and, thanks to truly fine work by the leads, it succeeds.

There are so many angels in this world

[Boristhemoggy · 8/10 · 28 March 2024]

Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it.

I only watched this because I like Hilary Swank, and she did not disappoint. In fact there was not a single bad actor in the entire film. From the receptionist to the 5 year old girl they all played a blinding part and made you totally absorbed and immersed in the story. A true story too.

It's a feel good story with no romance or magic or miracles, just plain people coming together to help other plain people out. It shows what can be possible when we all get together and really try.

I loved the real footage from the time which underscored how ordinary people with a little faith and a lot of human kindness moved mountains to save one little girl.

Believe in good.

A solid 8 from me.

It's a good story, but only believe some of what you see

[steiner-sam · 7/10 · 5 March 2024]

It's a Christian drama of grace from unexpected sources set in Louisville, Kentucky, from 1993 to 1994. It follows the intersection of two persons facing enormous difficulties in their lives. Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson) is a roofer whose wife, Theresa (Amy Acker), has just died of a rare disease, leaving two daughters. Ashley (Skywalker Hughes) is eight, and Michelle (Emily Mitchell) is five and suffers from a rare liver disease, which means she needs a liver transplant as soon as possible.

Sharon Stevens (Hilary Swank) is an alcoholic hairdresser with financial skills and a persuasive way of promotion who learns of Michelle's plight at Theresa's funeral.

The film follows Sharon's efforts to raise money and awareness for Michelle's potential transplant, often against Ed's better judgment. She also reckons with her alcohol problem.

"Ordinary Angels" is an emotionally manipulative movie, but it's done quite well. Swank and Ritchson play well off each other, and Emily Mitchell is an adorable Michelle. The Christian angle hovers in the background but does not dominate. Some obstacles Sharon and Ed faced stretch credulity, and later fact-checking finds the film took many liberties. In reality, Sharon did not have alcoholism, she was not estranged from her son, and she did fundraising with the support of her church. The 1994 winter storm in Louisville was real, but Ed did not drive into the storm with Michelle. Hichelle's grandmother took her two blocks to the helicopter, which took off in daylight in mostly clear skies.

So it's a good story, but only believe some of what you see.

Not Easy To Watch

[nowayseattle · 10/10 · 24 February 2024]

BRAVO! TEN OF TEN STARS!!!! This is a wild ride with many ups and downs. It is a beautifully told story of a family struggling with insurmountable obstacles. The acting is brilliant. The young girls are very believable, and often hard to watch in their hardships. Hillary Swank deserves to win awards for her role. Alan Ritchson (7ft Reacher Actor) plays a wonderful father who will do anything for his family. Bring a box of tissues, this has several tear jerking moments. This movie will give you hope for humanity, it shows how the love of a community can get together to overcome anything. Perhaps the best film of 2024.

Faith Based Tearjerker

[stevendbeard · 7/10 · 25 February 2024]

I saw Ordinary Angels, starring Alan Ritchson-Reacher_tv, Fast X; Hilary Swank-Alaska Dailey_tv, The Next Karate kid; Nancy Travis-Last Man Standing_tv, So I Married An Axe Murderer and Amy Acker-The Cabin in the Woods, Angel_tv.

This is a faith based tearjerker that is also based on a true life story. Alan plays a happily married man to Amy, living in Kentucky with their two daughters. That is, until Amy gets sick and dies. Then, after his mother Nancy movies in to help out with his kids, his youngest daughter suddenly gets sick and needs a liver transplant. You got your tissues out yet? Hilary is a hairdresser that hears about Alan's situation and decides to help them out. Of course, Hilary has problems of her own that she is trying to deal with, including alcoholism and being estranged from her own son. Hilary decides to focus all of her energies on helping Alan and his problems while trying to ignore her own messed up life. It is kind of inspirational and there are several scenes that will make you tear up, so have those tissues handy.

It's rated PG for bloody images, drinking and smoking and has a running time of 1 hour & 56 minutes.

It's not one that I would buy on DVD-once was enough-but it would be a good one to stream if you like these types of films. My wife liked it better than I did.

Ritchson raised the bar

[kengroen-71781 · 9/10 · 25 February 2024]

Adam Ritchson & Hillary Swank both turned in top notch performances. Nancy Travis is solid as usual. The young ladies playing the sisters turned in great performances as well. The movie itself brought this grown man to tears. The mixture of both lead characters battling their demons only added to the movie's emotional impact. The struggle with addiction portrayed by Swank was heart wrenching and very believable. Ritchson's tears and anguish was a gut punch in reality. The mixture of love, loss, sadness, faith and joy has the viewer twisted emotionally throughout the film. I highly recommend this film.

See Angels Fly

[Lejink · 7/10 · 28 April 2024]

A heart-warming family entertainment starring Hilary Swank, "Ordinary Angels", based on a true story, is set in rural Louisville, Kentucky in the early 90's and centres around the family of Alan Ritchson's Ed character. Sadly, this is a family struck by tragedy as we quickly learn that after giving birth to two daughters, his wife dies only five years later. Even worse, their youngest daughter, has a life-threatening kidney disorder and because hard-working but hard-up family man Ed can't afford medical insurance, the bills for little Michelle's specialist treatment just keep piling up. His devoted mother pitches in to help but clearly the family is about to go under...

Which is where the town hairdresser, Hilary Swank's Sharon Stevens comes in. She too is a struggling single parent, although her apparent predilection for drink has estranged her from her teenage-musician son. It seems as if her life too is on a downward spiral until she crashes the family funeral and hooks up with Ed and his adorable daughters as a result of which she decides to help them out. This she promptly proceeds to do, beginning with a fund-raising haircut-drive in her shop. But she doesn't stop there and soon afterwards drops full-square into the family's lives and despite his initial resistance, uses her business head and sheer cussedness when it comes to negotiating deals to take charge of Ed and his finances to help them stay afloat.

But little Michelle's condition takes a turn for the worse to the extent that only a kidney transplant can save her life. It all ends up in a madcap race in terrible winter conditions to get the little girl to a hospital six hours away and will require the willing cooperation of a number of "ordinary angels", coralled together by Sharon, to hopefully save the day.

Even if one suspects that some of the action is ramped up to varying degrees for dramatic effect and I'll include in that the suspiciously contrived-looking sub-plot of Sharon's broken relationship with her own boy, you'd have to have a heart as cold as Kentucky snow not to be warmed by this tear-jerker as it reaches its nail-biting climax.

Swank is very good as the boozy Stevens who finds her own self through helping others and Ritchson too shines as the big man pushed to his limits but whose obvious love for his kids pulls him through.

All in all, despite perhaps over-stoking the fire at times, this feel-good movie will put a smile on your face even as you at times will doubtless dab a tear or two away from your eyes.

A well told tale about making a difference.

[DarkVulcan29 · 10/10 · 10 March 2024]

Hairdresser Sharon (Hilary Swank) who is a drunken train wreck, decides to turn her life around when she hears the news about Ed (Alan Ritchson) a recent widower, has two daughters, and one who is very sick, and without the proper help she could die. Now Sharon makes it her mission to raise enough money to help the little girl and save the family.

A great movie that is based on a true story, makes you realizes that helping others can help yourself in return. Hilary Swank once again delivers an Oscar worthy performance , and Alan Ritchson also proves himself quite well, proves he can do more than just be a tough guy action hero. And some supporting cast also do well, if your wanting to see an uplifting film, then give Ordinary Angels a look.

An emotional story well told

[ethanbresnett · 7/10 · 16 April 2024]

Ordinary Angels is a pretty safe bet of a film. There's a dying girl. A stubborn and loving father doing his best in the face of adversity. An everyday hero who swoops in Erin Brockovich style and impacts their lives in unimaginable ways.

It makes for very inspiring, heart warming stuff that will be sure to have you reaching for the tissues at some point. It is very much marketed as a tearjerker film and it absolutely delivers on this front.

The filmmaking is probably overly cliche and doesn't really push the boat out too much. It also maybe overstays its welcome slightly with the runtime. These aren't huge issues as the narrative is really the driving force of the film, but these areas could have been tightened up.

The performance from Alan Ritchson is maybe one of the best elements of the film. He really sells it as the hard working father swimming against the tide to keep his family together. Hilary Swank is of course brilliant with a brilliantly written character. Any film with a dying child has the potential to be far too bleak, but her performance and character ensure this is never the case.

So although Ordinary Angels doesn't do anything particularly flash, it tells its story well with a couple of great performances to boot. The emotional core of the story is the real selling point, and this is executed very well making a watch well worth while.

Not Very Interesting

[angryville · 2/10 · 3 March 2024]

My wife and I went to see this - admittedly, she was looking forward to this a lot more than I was - but I was curious about it based upon the previews. It just didn't grab me. It seemed like they condensed and rushed the storyline and as a result, it was just a poor production. Also, because it was rushed, I couldn't invest myself in any of the characters. I had no ability to care about any of them. If they had let the story take the path it should have, it probably would've been a lot more interesting. I have a hunch that there was a lot more to this story than what was displayed on the screen. It was a shame.

Heart-warming story

[silviagalova · 8/10 · 28 March 2024]

I was really looking froward to this movie when I saw the trailer - it didn't disappoint.

Troubled Sharon (Hillary Swank), while struggling with her own alcohol addiction, finds a new calling in her life to help a family: Ed (Alan Ritchson) is a widow with two girls, one of whom has a liver disease and not only are the medical bills up the roof, but the little girl also needs a liver transplant. Sharon is a big-mouthed, loud and cheerful woman, also pushy, and someone who doesn't take no for an answer. Her assertiveness and lack of ability to respect boundaries makes her succeed in all the activities, fundraisers and meetings she organises to help the family financially. It is also something that you kind of question, whether it was actually true: did this family just let her in their home so easily? Accept the money and let her look after the girls too, when she was a complete stranger? .

Hillary Swank and Alan Ritschon have great chemistry, the dialogues are funny, with some scenes pretty hilarious. Some parts are really hard to believe, but overall it is an enjoyable movie.

Real life story created in a real way

[flyingcrown · 9/10 · 26 March 2024]

This resent Amazon release is inspiring reflecting the best in human efforts. Community is essential. Most are unaware or ignorant of how important connection between people truly is. In recent studies many people were surveyed as to what they believe was most important in health. The vast majority responded that diet and exercise were primary reason for a healthy long life. Stats showed although these are important, human socialization is key to this. Not social media, email, Facebook or any other latest craze but physical contact with other people is paramount. It's who we are, a tactile species. Family, friends, co-workers and extended family is what keeps us going. This film typifies that human condition when a woman decided to intercede in a families loss and helps a dying child survive.

the power of people and community

[ferguson-6 · 6/10 · 23 February 2024]

Greetings again from the darkness. Ed Schmitt has lost his faith. His wife dies, leaving him with two young daughters ... the youngest of which, due to Biliary Artesia, needs a liver transplant to avoid her mother's tragic fate. These circumstances have straddled Ed with $400,000 in medical bills, and the possibility of losing his precious daughter before a donor can be found. Directed by Jon Gunn (MY DATE WITH DREW documentary, 2004), the film is based on a true story with a screenplay by Kelly Fremong Craig (THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN 2016; ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET 2023) and actress Meg Tilly (her first screenplay).

Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars as Sharon Stevens, a middle-aged hairdresser and alcoholic party girl. We see her at her inebriated peak, dancing on the bar in her tasseled boots - right up until she falls off. Her salon partner Rose (Tamala Jones) does what any good friend would do - takes her to an AA meeting. Of course, Sharon refuses to admit she's an alcoholic, but afterwards, as she's in line to buy a six-pack, a local newspaper headline catches her eye. Five-year-old Michelle Schmitt (Emily Mitchelly) has recently lost her mom, and now has severe medical issues herself. Something awakens in Sharon and she organizes a Hair-A-Thon to fundraise for Michelle.

Michelle's dad, Ed, is a hulking man played by Alan Ritchson ("Reacher"). He's a soft-spoken man whose pride and guilt is consuming him. He and Sharon couldn't be less alike, but Sharon dedicates herself to helping Michelle and Ed, as well as the older daughter (Skywalker Hughes), and Ed's mother (Nancy Travis). Sharon seems intent on doing something good with her life, yet the addiction tendencies are ever-present, no matter how much the girls admire her sparkly skirts and neon heels.

This is 1993 in Louisville, Kentucky, and it's obvious the writers have taken a great deal of dramatic license to up the ante on the hurdles facing Ed, Michelle, and Sharon. In fact, some of it is overkill, as the actual story is plenty heartwarming. These days, it's enjoyable to watch folks helping others, and when the community comes together for the film's most dramatic moment, it's sure to bring a tear to the eyes of many viewers. We are all flawed humans, but Sharon proves that helping others (even those too proud to ask) is a reward in and of itself. Director Gunn ends the film with real life updates (and photos) of Sharon and the Schmitts, plus songs by Wendlo and Dave Matthews.

Rated PG and opening in theaters nationwide on February 23, 2024.

Angels walk among us

[NKUAnnie · 10/10 · 11 March 2024]

Wasn't sure how this story would play out--I wasn't disappointed. Loving mother dies leaving her widowed husband to raise their two girls. Unfortunately, the younger one needs a new liver. Along comes Sharon. A beautician who in spite of her own issues, makes the decision to help this family. Mountainous bills overwhelm the dad until Susan takes charge. Fundraising, corporate donations of money and a private plane are just a few of the tricks up her sleeve. I was especially drawn to this time frame as I was pregnant in 1993 and gave birth to my daughter in 1994. She lives in Louisville. I am looking forward to viewing it again.

Ordinary Angels

[CinemaSerf · 7/10 · 27 April 2024]

Hilary Swank turns in quite a strong performance here as Sharon Stevens. She's an hairdresser with a penchant for the bottle - and for denial - who just happens upon a rather sad newspaper article whilst buying her morning six-pack. The headline features the story of the young girl Michelle (Emily Mitchell) who has just lost her mother and whose father is having to come to terms with her own impending liver failure. After many years of medical treatment, the family are over $400,000 in debt and with the vultures closing in on them, she decides to raise some money to help them out. Father Ed (Alan Ritchson) is a proud man. Not stubborn, just determined that he will keep his family and his home together, so he slightly resents Sharon's self-appointment in his affairs. Luckily his mother (Nancy Travis) sees the sense in her activities and together they all work to raise the funds - and sort out the logistics - so they can secure a transplant for the youngster. Swank reminded me of Jane Fonda for much of this drama, and at times her characterisation of a woman with demons of her own is quite effectively annoying as she interferes at will. Ritchson also delivers potently and the young Mitchell evokes a combination of spiritedness and determination that provides this true story is quite a decent validation of just what can be achieved against formidable odds when driven by a can-do attitude, some human decency and an helicopter.

A Really Moving and Well Done Movie

[joshcougle · 10/10 · 26 February 2024]

Just saw this in the theater and, wow... it was really good.

Alan Ritchson is perfect for this role... a dad doing everything he can to hold his family together... and Hillary Swank played a struggling hairdresser trying to find purpose perfectly. The cast was great, the writing well done, the cinematography and story... this is a movie that will take you on a roller coaster of emotions, from laughing to crying. At the end of the movie, our theater full clapped and cheered... you really get invested in it. Oh, and the two girls were wonderful. This would be a great movie to take your family to and a really good "date night" movie.

I'll definitely see it again.

Up,down, up.

[exferryguy · 10/10 · 23 February 2024]

What a roller coaster ride this wonderful film is. I saw this at a mystery movie preview the other day. A real life story that plays with your emotions (the ups and downs that the movie-goer will witness) showing what people who care are capable of doing for their neighbors. It's a gem of a motion picture. Independent film director Jon Gunn has brought together Oscar winning actress Hillary Swank and Alan Ritchson (Reacher) and a wonderful supporting cast in a genuinely great, little flick! A must see and most will agree that this is a solid February release. Be prepared to hear some sniffles. Kudos Jon.

Did you realize...

[MovieIQTest · 26 March 2024]

How much is the cost to buy a single burial lot in a cemetery nowadays? Did you know you have to pay to reserve a cemetery lot in advance? Either pay in full or with a monthly installment for such reservation not just for the lot, you have to pay in advance for the funeral arrangements, including the cost for a coffin or ash urn after the cremation, the memorial service. You have to prepay for the transportation by the mortuary company...and so on. There's no way if these complicated and expensive arrangements not to be done in advance, but instead that you could do it right after your beloved one passed away suddenly, or you could have them done immediately.

I've learned all of these painful experiences and its huge expense from my parents death, and they died in different ages and years.

But what we saw in this movie and almost all of the other movies that involved funerals and burials, it just seemed so easy to be arranged.

In this movie, the husband is just a roofer, I really don't think that he could afford to pay for all of these expenses, albeit in advance. When his daughter falls ill, his credit card already over the allowed limit. It just looks so unreal and unrealistic in my opinion. What I have seen in this movie were just so conveniently and readily done for the movie itself that inevitably gave me a quite distant and disconnected feeling.

Ordinary Angels delivers a rollercoaster of scenes sure to unleash your deepest emotions

[rannynm · 10/10 · 17 March 2024]

Tighten up your heartstrings for this new release because the film Ordinary Angels delivers a rollercoaster of scenes sure to unleash your deepest emotions. This well-crafted film offers such a mixture of highs and lows, almost in a magical way, that it definitely made its way onto my favorite films of all times. Viewers are in for a real treat with this masterpiece!

Based on an amazing true story, Ordinary Angels takes us on a journey to a small Kentucky Town where a bold, yet emotionally struggling hairdresser, Sharon Stevens (Hilary Swank), finds meaning to her life by helping a tragedy stricken family who are complete strangers. With the recent loss of his wife, Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson) faces yet another hardship when his youngest daughter must have a lifesaving liver transplant in order to survive her illness. With mounting medical bills and other expenses which the Schmitt Family cannot afford, saving his daughter's life seems out of reach until Stevens sets out to move mountains in making this happen. With renewed purpose, this "ordinary angel" brings her community together in this near impossible mission.

There is so much to love about this film! The cast, with both its lead and supporting actors, are dynamite and are an absolute perfect fit for their roles. Although some scenes are bitterly sad and required a box of tissues within reach, others I found to be comedic, which offered a great balance and some time for the tears to dry up. I was totally connected to the film from beginning to end as each scene delivers something so unique, setting off a gamut of emotions. A big two thumbs up for writers Kelly Fremon Craig and Meg Tilly, as well as for director Jon Gunn, for such a powerful timely film which is a true gift in a world so divided. Ordinary Angels reminds us that we must see beyond our flaws and appreciate one another, which I can certainly appreciate. This film is the perfect family movie one in which I will be encouraging families far and wide to watch!

Ordinary Angels delivers a message of faith within "community" and allows that faith to encourage good deeds for one another. God shows up in a big way when there is faith allowing for such a unique ripple effect. Serving within your community is a powerful tool and can result in significant positive change in people's lives. "Find a reason to be here and find meaning outside yourself."

I give Ordinary Angels 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. Ordinary Angels is available in theaters now. By Dominic D., KIDS FIRST!

I feel inspired

[allankaaber · 10/10 · 28 March 2024]

What a beautiful, touching, and inspiring film about compassion and unity. It's exactly what we need in these dark times, where we're becoming more and more polarized. This story shows what we as humans can achieve when we hold onto each other and help one another. It also demonstrates that by showing love, care, and empathy towards others, we can learn to love ourselves.

I've given the film the highest rating because I just adore these kinds of movies. Films that make the world a better place, even if it's just for an hour. But I truly hope that a film like this can make us reflect on how we treat each other in these digital times, where anonymity and distance from each other can sometimes cause us to turn against each other in ways we wouldn't have done before.

Let's all strive for something greater than ourselves. Let's strive for love, solidarity, and compassion.

it is a miracle and a group of people to make it happen

[skylershanga · 9/10 · 27 March 2024]

I am moved about the whole movie. Learned so much from the movie. Never giving up. And cherish the life. And stay close to the hospital if waiting for an urgent surgery.i am not joking. I am only a bit of practical.again, good character and good performance, of course a good decent heart one can have.

I love the detail about the son and the mother relationship, how they make a difference to mend it. And the love of Michelle's family.

It is a warm story, and you really dive into the movie and be with them. Quite amazing for the production crew, amazing job done.

Glad to see a wonderful movie around.

The best movie I have ever watched!

[evanmitchelltech · 10/10 · 25 February 2024]

This movie is without a doubt, my favorite! I really didn't expect it to be THIS great! It is so emotional, that it made me cry/tear up several times! Let's start with Sharon. She is not perfect and she has a few issues. However, the fact that she still has a heart for helping a little girl makes her an amazing person. She strives to make sure that girl would live. Michelle and her sister were also very good people. Here we have Ed, a fairly stubborn man. I really like Ed, because he is stubborn, but still likable as he's also worried about his daughter, but isn't aware that Sharon is trying to help him. The conflict was amazing, and it was very suspenseful when Ed was driving in the snow and there were obstacles in the way. It was so suspenseful It gave me a lot of anxiety making sure that Michelle would live! I cried at the parts when Sharon explained why she got drunk, and definitely the part where Ed was crying, and the part where the coats formed butterflies. There were several other parts that made me cry. Overall, it's so sad. Sharon is an amazing character, it's Uplifting, and it's very enjoyable. What makes it even more sad is that it is based on a true story. It was also pretty funny, too. I would highly recommend everyone to watch it. If people are not religious, it doesn't really bring up religion too much, except that there were churches there. It's a movie for everyone, but expect to get emotional!