Breakthrough (2019) Movie Review

Breakthrough is the story of a mother’s worst nightmare, the very real prospect of losing her son as a result of his fall through the ice while fooling around with friends on a frozen lake. It is also involves some other breakthroughs.

Breakthrough is the story of a woman who lives with the regret of giving up her first-born son to adoption, earlier in her live. Now she is faced with the loss of her adopted son, who she loves.

This is a faith-based movie, a true account of miracle. The movie simultaneously has tragic and inspirational moments.

The movie also has some lighter scenes. Breakthrough gives an honest and realistic portrayal of modern-day life in America, imperfect people, interpersonal relationship conflicts, typical parent-child confrontation and annoyances, teenage rebellion and forgiveness.

One of the stars of the movie, the son, is an accomplished and somewhat obsessed high school basketball player.

There were other breakthroughs that occur during the movie. One involves the mother’s relationship with her husband, another involves the mother’s relationship with her pastor.

The movie’s audience at the early Saturday evening showing, which I attended, watched, for the most part, in rapt attention. They seemed to enjoy the movie; I didn’t notice anyone leaving their seats during the movie.

Upon leaving the movie, we saw a long line waiting to enter the theater rooms showing the new Avengers movie. I couldn’t help but think that all these folks picked the wrong movie to view that night.

I would recommend Breakthrough for all audiences, except maybe not for small children.

Now Showing:  BREAKTHROUGH

Run the Race, Movie (2019)

Just watched the former college football star and professional football and baseball player and Christian role-model Tim Tebow produced movie, Run the Race today. The movie premiered last Friday with over $2 million in box office receipts after the first weekend. It is currently showing in theaters this week.

Race to Run is PG-rated, faith-based and is a sports-themed movie.  It centers on two high school brothers, David and Zach, who are living on their own after their mother died and their father, Michael, abandoned them.

The story revolves around high school football (of course) and track.  The two brothers are both hard-working athletes who are intent on getting out their small poor rural Southern community. Both are football players.  Dave had a serious head injury earlier and he is one of the team’s managers. Zach is the star quarterback of his high school football team.

The acting is very good and believable.  It is a story of dealing with the ups and downs of life, with forgiveness, dedication, love and hope.

It is a wholesome movie, in contrast with what is being produced by Hollywood today.  It is a fast-paced movie with interesting plot twists and turns.  It is entertaining as well as uplifting.

The movie could be summarized with this one verse:

"I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful."  ~ 2 Timothy 4:7

I would recommend the movie and give it 5 of 5 stars *****.