Indescribable

This is one of those rare movies that I take a chance with, then give up about 15 minutes into watching it. Even 15 minutes was a waste of my time. I'd describe this movie as a religious-themed Hallmark Hall Of Fame wannabe. You could tell right away that it was going to be a preachy type movie. Which is okay sometimes if it's done well. Well, this one wasn't.

I sort of felt like I was at a small town play where all the actors were friends and neighbors. Totally talentless, but you had to be there to support them. Everyone in the movie was so amateurish and stilted it wasn't funny. And the writing was godawful. (Sorry, God).

And one again, when I checked, it was rated a 7.2 with about 50 or 60 votes. Friends and family, no doubt.

I'm almost afraid to criticize this movie, as it clearly was a passion project from a church of devout Christians who were enthusiastic about bringing the origin story of the hymn "The Love of God" to the TV screen. However, this movie is yet another example of amateurish filmmaking, no matter how passionate, still looking amateurish.

Again, the filmmakers had their hearts in the right place, and that very much shows in this film. There are many sets and costumes depicting many different historical time periods, none of which are convincing but you have to give them credit for trying their best. The acting is either overly dramatic or banal, mainly because none of the actors had any training. The only non-white actors in the entire movie - three African-American brothers - pick up orange crates at a factory because the filmmakers couldn't think of anywhere else to put them apparently. The music is just so-so, and so is the cinematography. The plot features several scenes, as well as a vague childhood romance, that don't add anything of relevance to the story and just serve as filler.

All in all, this movie is a classic example of a low-budget travesty paved with good intentions. The filmmakers didn't have nearly enough money to make what they wanted to make, and they did the best with what they had. That, as well as this movie being Garry Nation's film debut, makes me somewhat forgive this movie's flaws, and I encourage you to at least give this movie a chance.

This is a faith-based film produced for a christian audience, and therefore should have a christian review. So here it is: This is a great movie that teaches and builds strong christian values. I especially recommend this movie for young children and teens. But it is a great, wholesome, family film, and all ages will benefit from viewing.

This movie teaches the importance of persisting in prayer, believing that God hears your prayers and will answer them, but not in the way we expected.

It also teaches children how to love and trust a God they can't see by building a relationship with him in prayer.