dale-47-899940 This film is full of heartache and characters caught up in misdirected energy. To me, it looked a lot like the country I've come to know--the rural, downtrodden and largely forgotten shadows of the big cities. This story is the opposite of escapism. As a matter of fact, it is as if the population of a mid-western American town were enlisted to play in a film. You will recognize, I think, not one but many of the characters in this film as they strive to reveal meaning in their lives. This story embodies Biblical truths of salvation and grace. But the theme is allowed to unfold naturally, and it is not forced. This is a real, 100% change from the usual Hollywood fare. It might well be worth your time to explore this story.

homerjohnroodsr This is an excellent movie portraying the difficulties men and women face as adults. Often our past or just our own desires leads us to an addictive lifestyle. Celebrate Recovery is a very successful 12 step program, that identifies the only higher power is Jesus Christ. The original founder of Alcoholic's Anonymous (AA) was a drunk that found Jesus (his higher power) and desired to help others quit drinking and destroying their lives.There are many addictive behaviors that have ruined families and lives. Today, crystal meth is a very common drug of choice. The world says once a drunk, always a drunk. But the Bible says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." I found Jesus at age 45. On that day I became something other than a drunk; I became a child of God.

astravitz The performance by the lead actor "Scott Elrod" makes this movie worth watching. I'm in a mixed marriage, and my wife the Christian, lost interest in the movie despite to the strong religious overtones. As a Jew, I was fascinated by the use of religious values to help cure addictions; it's a strong and powerful message. Vivica Fox also puts in a very strong performance as the lead character's agent (spokes person), so was believable in her role. As a public relations spokesperson, she plays her character exceptionally well, being able to profit from those she represents, yet knowing if they don't get help they will be worthless to herself & others. I'm looking forward to seeing Scott Elrod in future leading roles, Hollywood can use another strong lead actor who's message isn't hypocritical. I'm not sure why people didn't believe this was a baseball movie, with the constant flashbacks to the daemons of his fathers voice "haunting" him throughout the movie. The baseball cards in a closed box, representative of his inner child and letting them go at the end of the movie. Almost every scene was filmed at a baseball field or with a ball / ball; so how exactly is this not a baseball movie on the surface. It might have not been all filmed at the major leagues, but all players have to get their start somewhere. Whether at home growing up or in a little league type program. This is overall a good movie which kept my interest throughout (yes, it slightly dragged at the 3/4 mark), with a positive message and some great lead acting.

Sam_Owens What people don't like is the use of God and Faith as something that provides strength. Why anyone would find this objectionable mystifies me. If you have a serious problem that affects your life and the life of your family and friends and you can stop your bad behavior by taking strength from the Lord why is that bad? It isn't. What it is is the free thinkers thinking for you. See the movie unless God makes you barf. The movie was well acted with good production. The kids are cute, the girls are cute and even the old jalopy cars have nice wheels. What I found objectionable was using the police as the bad guy. Why not use another alcoholic dad. The show was a little long and the star was just to handsome but the girls like that.