Breakthrough

Name: Breakthrough
Genre: Biography, Drama
Released: April 17, 2019
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 46
Cast: Ali Skovbye, Chrissy Metz, Chuck Shamata, Dennis Haysbert, Josh Lucas

2019

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Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: April 17, 2019 | PG

Starring: Ali Skovbye, Chrissy Metz, Chuck Shamata, Dennis Haysbert, Josh Lucas, Lisa Durupt, Marcel Ruiz, Mike Colter, Nancy Sorel, Rebecca Staab, Sam Trammell, Stephanie Czajkowski, Topher Grace, Victor Zinck Jr.

Summary: When her 14-year-old son drowns in a lake, a faithful mother prays for him to come back from the brink of death and be healed.

Director: Roxann Dawson

Genre(s): Biography, Drama

Rating: PG

Runtime: 116 min

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Bilge Ebiri

Apr 16, 2019

You don’t have to believe in divine intervention to be moved by this story. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Apr 16, 2019

Cinematically, there isn't much of a breakthrough, or breaking of a mold, when it comes to how these stories are told. But what distinguishes the film is the daring depiction of a complex, flawed, fierce and faithful woman. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Apr 16, 2019

It's one of the more authentically moving entries in the genre, powered by a gripping lead performance from "This Is Us" star Chrissy Metz. Read full review

Mark Jenkins

Apr 16, 2019

The result won’t sway nonbelievers, but is mostly watchable and occasionally even moving. Read full review

The Guardian Mike McCahill

May 17, 2019

It is presented with no mystery and scant wonder; instead, we get two hours of flatly professional procedural. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Mark Dujsik

Apr 17, 2019

The appeal of such stories is obvious. Breakthrough, though, is less a story than it is a sermon, aimed directly at the choir and nobody else. Read full review

Johnny Oleksinski

Apr 19, 2019

It’s a harrowing tale that deserves a much better movie than this insipid junk. Read full review

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MRERM83

Jul 26, 2019

Seems like religious haters and atheists are quick to leave their undesirable opinions on a movie that us with faith don't need their criticisms. This is a very good movie so let them hate. We will love and believe.

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Aaronnicole035

May 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the film had me and my girlfriend crying love the fun soundtrack is on Spotify… Expand

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dubbie

Apr 19, 2019

You may be ashamed you cried at this movie but you willl not feel manipluted. A great story. Careful, it could inspire you.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Celeborn

Apr 19, 2019

Some of these user reviewers let their emotions get the best of them. Like seriously, how are these people allowed to make reviews? I mean, they clearly haven’t watched the movie and given a fair assessment. But whatever, I’ll keep my review short. The storyline is very good, Chrissy MetzSome of these user reviewers let their emotions get the best of them. Like seriously, how are these people allowed to make reviews? I mean, they clearly haven’t watched the movie and given a fair assessment. But whatever, I’ll keep my review short. The storyline is very good, Chrissy Metz and Topher Grace are fantastic and the cinematography is way better than any “faith based” film I’ve seen as of late.… Expand

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clarkaddison

May 4, 2019

A great film to watch for Christians and a good film to watch if you want to see hope. A feel good movie that will leave you feeling alot of emotions. Some complaints could be the long ending but the first half of the film is great and gets the emotions going. Perfectly fine film for all ages.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

MatthewAkalusi

Jan 12, 2020

Breakthrough is a faith-based movie based on the true story of a boy, John Smith (played by Marcel Ruiz) who fell through ice on a frozen lake in a city in the US State of Missouri. Having being underwater for about 15 minutes, not breathing and being without a pulse for up to one hourBreakthrough is a faith-based movie based on the true story of a boy, John Smith (played by Marcel Ruiz) who fell through ice on a frozen lake in a city in the US State of Missouri. Having being underwater for about 15 minutes, not breathing and being without a pulse for up to one hour before being resuscitated, he was effectively given up on by Doctors. Not by his Adoptive Mother, however, who continued to trust God for a Miracle. The movie has outstanding performances by Chrissy Metz (well known for her role on the TV Series “This is Us”) who played John’s Mother and a good supporting cast including Josh Lucas as John’s Adoptive Father, Topher Grace, Sam Trammell, Dennis Haysbert and Mike Colter. This movie weaves issues of Faith, Adoption and Community into a good story.… Expand

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Davidsco27

Apr 18, 2019

Another Thumperfest disguised as a "True Story" When the Lame Stands Tall wasn't enough, I Can Only Imagine wasn't enough, Woodlawn wasn't enough, no, Movie goers have to repeatedly be assaulted by these overblown phony pablum puke films trying to shove Jesus and the bible down out throats.Another Thumperfest disguised as a "True Story" When the Lame Stands Tall wasn't enough, I Can Only Imagine wasn't enough, Woodlawn wasn't enough, no, Movie goers have to repeatedly be assaulted by these overblown phony pablum puke films trying to shove Jesus and the bible down out throats. The WORST is when they try and hide it, and you go to what looks to be an interesting story film and find yourself bludgeoned with BS. This one is over the top with the hoaky baloney. Please, keep your religious crap in your church for the people who are truly looking to be propagandized, fooled, and BS'd… Expand

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