If You're Gone (2019) User Reviews

Dissapointing

[flickaustralia · 5/10 · 17 August 2021]

I'm sorry, I wanted to like this. But the plot and ending was really disappointing. I didn't feel like I got a lot out of it.

The reason he was gone was not really good enough, and trying to show the process of grief was just messy in the way the plot was. If he was actually dead, or gone back to his old life, that would have made more sense. But the ending.... what? The whole plot could have gone so many different directions and it would have been better, I feel like it just fell flat.

The acting didn't really bother me actually. I just wanted more out of it. Especially being a faith based movie.

Not totally clear

[minunimion · 7/10 · 24 October 2022]

My score is because some reviewers, who really don't know what to do, except trying to ruin movies, gave a stupid score from 1 to 3.

I'm not saying it's a great movie, but worth of 6 stars at least.

Many, not really intelligent reviewers never think the efforts that someone put to try to realize a movie. Many people involved, long time to plan, to shoot, even if it was just few days of shooting, behind that there was a lot of work and not easy at all. Those reviewers don't understand anything of what there is behind a movie. They just criticize, judge and they feel proud of giving 1 or 2 stars, many times without any good explanation. Sometimes they write only... the worst movie ever... this is the proof that they are brainless. No intelligent person would say something stupid like that.

Anyway this movie is not completely clear, it let you with many questions, even though the movies not always have to explain everything, sometimes you have to think with your brain and even you have to give your answers.

However the acting and also directing was good. Maybe something could have been changed, but in the end it wasn't bad at all and there were some question marks about what it really happened. The end probably won't be accept easily and I can understand that, because I found myself wondering why the movie ended in that way, it was possible to end it in another and maybe better way.

So many people don't believe in God and for them God is uncomfortable and this is interesting, because they are so worried that they are ready to condemn a film just because they hear talking about God. It's so funny, because even if they don't believe, they will be judge and as it's not a joke, it won't be just getting 1 or 2 stars as they are used to, it will be something completely different, I'm sorry for them.

Terrible Ending--SPOILER ALERT

[rge8512 · 2/10 · 30 August 2020]

When Brad is finally found, his former girlfriend, who is supposedly the hero, gives him a completely impossible choice. He must immediately leave his dying biological mother, risking her death while he is gone, or she will just break up with him forever, although "forgiving him." At least she gave the ring back.

Instead of a true reunion between his two families, perfectly plausible under the circumstances, it apparently never occurs to either of them that a compromise could be reached in any case. His bio mom was clean now, and needed him. His adopted family clearly would have understood, and might have even been willing to help the biological mother in her last days. .

She also completely forgives his brother for totally deceiving her repeatedly, but not Brad, who she said she would have loved forever if he had only been honest. Yet both had good intentions in their lies. Do I detect a bit of hypocrisy here?

I can only hope the book was better. But the movie was a hideous example of Christianity. Oh, and I forgot her best friend since childhood abandoned her totally for awhile because she was in such grief that she could not function for awhile. She was to either get it together or forget the friendship. Great friend.

Worst movie ever on UPTV, which usually has better religiously themed movies than Hallmark. This one was more like something on "Frightful family and friends" night on Lifetime.

Nothing but a bunch of whiny teenyboppers

[whazzupskippy · 2/10 · 2 September 2022]

This "movie" should have been 30 minutes long. Horrible parade of crybaby girls and law breaking boys. The boy was a jerk, and we're supposed to care about his dying drug addict alcoholic mother who threw him away when he was 10 years old? If she had died alone she would have gotten exactly what she deserved. And the idiotic teenybopper girl didn't care about his past? Your past is a part of you whether you like it or not. And his past caused him to do what he did. Other than that it doesn't make any sense why he refused to tell anyone where he was or what he was doing. His friends and adoptive parents suffered for close to a year while he tended to his pathetic mother. And oh, by the way, why couldn't his brother have taken care of her? Movie had so many twists and turns that made no sense at all.

Goodie 2 shoes + sappy + religious

[fasst-81312 · 3/10 · 4 May 2020]

This movie is really long and drawn out has very little interesting action. Just some girl who apparently fell in love with some dirt bag and he skipped town...

Very Good Heartfelt Movie

[LJEANH · 8/10 · 15 June 2020]

A very good movie. Not sure why some are so against it. There is some Christian themes, prayers and church scenes. But it not an overly, in-your-face 'Christian' movie. The turning to God when faced with tragedy was very believable and not exaggerated. It's a movie for the entire family...nothing objectionable. Sure, some of the acting wasn't that great. But, overall I really enjoyed it and recommend it. And, I was very happy with the ending...no spoiler...just think it was a great way to wrap everything up.

What did we just watch..!

[bilzandchris · 2/10 · 24 April 2020]

Wish I read the comments below earlier. The movie dragged on and on and the twist was just stupid. Do not waste 2 hours of your life. Just not worth it.

Profoundly disquieting movie

[michele_hixon · 9/10 · 20 May 2021]

This movie deals with some rough themes. I was so ticked and confused at everyone for reprimanding Lil for not moving on. Then feeling at a loss at the end of the movie. God, please help people that cannot find loved ones, especially in their feelings of isolation, confusion and lack of closure.

3 stars is generous

[stormyweather_keeps_raining · 3/10 · 20 April 2020]

Terrible movie, slow paced, bad unbelievable script, and it plays like the typical low budget christian film. I can't fathom how this film has a 6.8 star status unless church groups have asked their congregations to come on here and give it high stars. There is no other explanation

oh boy

[rianecorcoran · 2/10 · 19 April 2020]

This movie was a terrible waste of 1hr and 54 mins of my life. The acting was terrible, so very hard to watch, although the movie did have a great plot, i wish it didn't seem like a grade12 film project. I've never made a movie review before but i felt the need for this one to warn anyone even considering taking the 2hrs out of their day. We are all currently in quarantine and I would rather watch paint dry than ever watch this movie again.

Worst movie I have ever seen

[kathyvivas · 1/10 · 19 February 2021]

Terrible movie do not waste your time watching this.

Touching movie

[metresa · 10/10 · 19 March 2021]

I loved this movie!! It definitely touched on reality of a real life event. There's so many teenagers in the world who never know Jesus due to never being brought up in church. Well worth watching!

Better than expected

[jkriashijr-928-134661 · 8/10 · 26 June 2022]

They could have cut about 30 minutes and it would have been better. However, the story was excellent and kept my attention. The main star, Macey McLane, who played the main character Lilian, was the primary reason it kept my attention. She was outstanding! She was the best actor by far. There was something about her. Very convincing and real. A beautiful young actress with a lot going for her. I'd like to see her in more movies. Breath of fresh air.

Amazing

[owlsheart · 10/10 · 26 April 2020]

This is an amazing movie. It is a must see, more than once. A very special movie. Watch it as soon as you can.

Teen movie

[irenemlz-17683 · 10/10 · 29 December 2023]

I love how it deals with mental health. My teen and I saw this movie and it helped open up conversation about depression , grieve etc .Especially the part where Chris and Liliane discuss about depression and losing yourself. My son and I spoke about how to cope . We had a teen missing for a few days last year and our community was worry. So we related to the movie.i know most people think this movie was a waist of time but when you go through a scare of thinking you're losing someone you know. .. your perspective and views changes you. I hope people give this movie a chance and watch it. Thank.