I Can Only Imagine

(Spoilers ahead!) 27,000 reviews already as I write this one but I had to get in on the praise for this movie. I know that movie watchers put Christian-themed/Christian-made movies into the Christian sub-genre and say: 'Not bad for a Christian movie'. I know in some ways the sentiment is deserved as we have not seen many Chrsitian-made movies on par with their secular counterparts. But this one does it. You don't have to be a Christian to get something out of this movie. It's just a really good, solid movie period. If you didn't already know, it's based on a true story of the Mercy Me lead singer Bart Millard. His story reads like a story out of a movie - which is ironic cuz the story is almost predictable. Kid lives with an abusive father and one day his safe parent (the mom) flees, leaving him to be alone in this abusive home. His only solace is music and he also meets Jesus and a cute girl - whom he eventually marries! (talk about a movie-like life!). His troubled youth follows him into adulthood but he overcomes it, reconciles with his father and with a fantastic turn of events, gets to live his dream of living his life as a musician. Yes, it's too predictable but the point of a movie is how a predictable story is told - and it is told absolutely beautifully. There isn't a line in the movie that is irrelevant and the acting is solid. The main guy - I googled him - is apparently a broadway actor and google says he actually sang some (or all?) of the songs which is incredibly impressive cuz the singing in the movie is friggin' awesome. I was also incredibly stoked to see a veteran like Dennis Quaid play the pivotal role of Bart's father - this made all the difference too - cuz the father and son chemistry is at the heart of the movie. I have seen this movie twice and both times, couldn't stop the tears. I cried at the incredible reconciliation of the father and son. I cried at the amazing transformation both the father and son go through. I also cried at the beautiful song that sings the question that we all carry...what's heaven gona be like? A comment about the Christianism of the movie - it is obviously a Christian movie but the Christianism is quite subtly played. What I mean is, they don't have scenes where characters are waving their fists up at the sky going "Why, God?" or however people do it. May be it helped that this was based on a true story but there was no need to 'play up' the awesomeness of God. It just shows. Bart Millard says if Jesus can change a monster like my father, he can do anything. Isn't that the greatest miracle we can experience as humans? Yes, manna falling from the sky is cool but people changing - that is the most impossible miracle - and Jesus does it. I whole-heartedly recommend this movie. It's free on Prime just watch it.

This is a movie with meaning and charms your heart.

Great movie! Story was great! Characters were wonderful. Loved this movie!

Amazing show? Impactful, thoughtful and inspirational. I will be going to see the sequel very soon?

This is a great movie about how God can move in anyones life, it is more than about a song. While I can only Imagine what Heaven will be like, I have an amazing image from my daughter, she went to Heaven when she was 10 and she told me that the first thing she was going to do when she got to Heaven, after hugging her Jesus, was grag her Daddy's hand and have a tea party on the green grass near the crystal sea. So when I think of Heaven that is the image I am so blessed with. I would say this is a much watch on the Grace and Mercy of God

From the first time I heard this song on the radio I fell in love with it and then I found out there is a movie based on a true story of the lead singer from the Christian rock group named Mercy Me and I knew I had to see it. The movie is amazing and very touching I loved it and I very much recommend anyone who hasn't seen it to please watch it

Amazing movie, even if you’re not a believer. This movie will make you cry and cause you to feel sad and happy

Wonderful Movie!