Discarded Things (2020) User Reviews

More addiction recovery needed

[zeberdog · 6/10 · 28 October 2021]

This was an uplifting movie. However, as a recovering addict myself, they made rehab look like a cakewalk, and see if she just walked in was sick a few days and magically was fixed and got out. That is absolutely not the way it works. Granted, she had money and could go to a nice facility where she had a private room and all, but they did not show the facility giving her anything at all to help with her withdrawal, which can actually result in death if they don't give you something. Also showed no group meetings, none of the work that is necessary or happens in a decent rehab. Not a good movie for people who need to go to rehab.

Mixed feelings about this film

[lukecon-63436 · 7/10 · 26 September 2020]

I thought this film was just alright. I have to admit, it had some good characters. I felt for the characters' struggles and understood their issues; therefore, the writing was effective in portraying relatable characters. However, some of the performances weren't so great. The delivery of dialogue felt unconvincing at times, and didn't have the realism it could have had. Also, the emotional impact of certain situations were lessened by the fast-paced plot; it didn't take long before the main events were set into place. However, the cinematography did add to the realistic feel of the film by portraying certain scenes using shots to make it feel realistic to the audience. Overall, I have mixed feelings about this film, but this still is a pretty good movie.

Worth an evening

[sirikj · 7/10 · 14 September 2021]

Another great part from Karen Abercrombie! 👏 Loved the main part of the film. 🎥 Music therapy is very important in my family (both husband and daughter are music therapists), but close to the end I found myself really hoping they wouldn't ruin the end; they did. 😥 But except the end, the story is good.👍

Hit some many heartstrings

[jagelsv-22008 · 10/10 · 18 October 2020]

I felt that this movie was so relatable, and that each unfolding event was filled with surprising turns that kept me entertained. So many things I have gone thru myself, I relate to much of the story

Unfortunately very lukewarm

[jeffstoodley · 1/10 · 18 September 2021]

This movie teaches we can do it ourself. Leaves a very bad impression of a fake, drunk and abusive pastor. In the meanwhile, the recovery scene shows she did it all on her own. Grace's recovery scene could have taught that Christ is the anchor of the soul and the only long lasting solution. If anyone in recovery does it purely of themselves, they will fall back into addiction.

@karenAbercrombie, I thought you didn't drink luke warm coffee.

This movie is another example of why Jesus says he will spew the lukewarm out of His mouth. It's too bad, the writers "had and missed" a great opportunity to truly preach Christ. My guess is, the producers would rather leave Jesus out, and have more eyeballs on the movie.

That's another one @karenAbercrombie, I thought you said "Don't leave out Jesus, people always leavin Jesus out. It's one of the reasons we in the mess we in"

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[sheekyking · 10/10 · 10 January 2021]

Ok. This movie was absolutely amazing. Dang. It started a little off - but... man -its up there now in my favorite movies.

Great movie... need the sequel.

[tianti-80418 · 9/10 · 3 January 2021]

The only reason I gave 9 stars was because I felt left on a cliff by not knowing what happened with the kids. I know that the story was centered around Grace, but I wanted to know what happened with the rest of the characters. I laughed, I cried and I had my kids go back and watch the movie. Karen Ambercrombie is a great actress. I have loved everything I have seen her in.

So very beautiful

[boothjacquie · 10/10 · 18 April 2021]

A really beautiful movie, excellent script, awesome casting, great directing & OUTSTANDING music. A stellar performance by the lead actress, Karen Abercrombie, makes this well worth the watch. I also really loved the teenagers - portrayed very believably & really moving dialogues for each of them. This is easily my most favorite movie from PureFlix so far. I cried twice!! Highly recommend for a quiet Sunday afternoon. The title song, "Discarded Things" by Ian Grey, is LOVELY. I'm going to look for it on ITunes. Very enjoyable.

Excellent MOVIE

[bowens-01610 · 10/10 · 30 April 2021]

Guaranteed to have you talking to the screen and ready to defend the main character throughout the movie.

Spectacular Movie

[colbertchasty · 10/10 · 12 May 2021]

I loved everything about this movie and love even more that its a story I can relate to. Karen Abercrombie you are the definition of a resolute woman. Your movies arfe life changing and intense but I love every bit of them because they help me to be encouraged by Gods forever love for me and also to be encouraged by a black womans accomplishments/platform! To God be all the glory!

hope in a hopeless situation

[jmmurf · 10/10 · 16 June 2021]

This is a great film for hope. It will help you see there is more to life than self. It's emotional and encouraging. I wish i knew where to go to be a help in community but everything is so hidden you start to think there are not these life situations they are made up. This film is good to freshen the soul if your soul is stale and full of self!

one of the most beautiful movies i have ever watched

[ashleycousin · 10/10 · 3 February 2023]

This was one of the most beautiful movies i have ever watched in my entire life. Im am 26 years old. This movie is so good i had to leave a review. Hope faith and grace is within this movie. It is so so so beautiful. Cried a few times but tears of love and joy. The love of christ is displayed in this film. This should be in homes and theaters everywhere. More people should know about this film. I actually began watching on accident and it caught my eye how good it was. From start to finish, plot twists and it was very easy to it to keep my attention. Deserves an Oscar which it may never receive. The best movies are made by independent film makers. God bless everyone who participated in this work of soulful art. Amazing acting and real life situations that inspire and sew a seed of God within you.

Excellent

[kymyfaulkner · 10/10 · 20 September 2022]

On the outside I look like I have nothing in common with this story but it has touched home! Excellent acting, storytelling, and filming. Everyone has worth! I watched it on Redeem TV and was surprised how well made it is. The substance abuse part is just long enough to get the picture, but the film doesn't dwell on it. I think it would be perfect to show high schoolers and help them understand that they don't know everyone's story by just looking at them. We all have more in common than we think. I'll have to check out the youngsters in the cast and see where they are using their talents.

A lot of feelings about the background music

[hollyoickle · 8/10 · 31 July 2022]

Overall, this movie was an enjoyable experience. Loved how the characters were portrayed, as well as the plot. However, the one glaring issue I have with this movie is the frankly disrespectful background music in some of the more emotionally charged scenes. The laid-back, casual, monotonous, and disturbing elevator music really took me out of the film multiple times. Both my friend and I made multiple comments on how the background music was in no way suitable for the scene. Especially in the latter half of the film, where we see our characters' struggles, the music felt like it was taking away from the emotions the movie was trying to convey through their experiences. TL;DR Good movie, awful elevator music.

Excellent Movie

[rcmbooks · 10/10 · 3 March 2024]

I really liked this movie. I should have seen the twist at the end coming but I didn't. Great movie from start to finish.

There was the odd scene that was a little over acted but overall I loved the storyline and the main character did a great job. I always like a story of forgiveness.

Small role but the father did a great job acting as a total jerk. You really hate the guy and he does a good job acting playing the hypocrite/bad teacher. You want to punch the guy out. Any pastor like that wouldn't make it far at my church.

Movies like this make me glad I got pureflix. You don't seem to see stories tackling real life like this anymore. They're all garbage on the main streaming services. I assumed pureflix movies were going to be cheesy but so far I've seen some really good stuff. This being one of them.