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.

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