saucygurl
After reading the Karen Kingsbury novel that the movie 'Like Dandelion Dust' was based on, I was very much looking forward to watching it. However, I was disheartened to see that there was no mention of Christ Jesus at all in the movie. The whole premise of the story in the novel was to show that faith in Jesus and prayer will overcome all odds. Instead, the movie portrayed Christians as righteous and overbearing. And that making wishes on dandelions works better than prayer. The movie also left out a lot of detail that although made it work, I felt that it rushed the story. I understand that when you sell the rights to your novel, the movie producer has the right to change certain aspects of it, but I'm disappointed that Ms. Kingsbury would allow the removal of faith in Christ.On a positive note, I found the acting very good, especially by Mira Sorvino and Cole Hauser and I was impressed with Maxwell Perry Cotton as little Joey Campbell. I had a good cry throughout the movie. Would still recommend to others.
margotsaites
There were so many things to like about this movie and so many talking points.While the movie was a little too stereo typed for my liking, stereo types exist for a reason.I thought the Porter side of the story was extremely well done. Wendy Porter played the abused wife brilliantly, acting as abused and battered women often do. I was perplexed as to why Wendy would want her biological son to live with her though. Perhaps the fact that her husband wanted the boy influenced her. After all, what is in the best interest of the child? What they went through with the boy, and their experiences was so well done it was very difficult to watch.The Campbell's were the boy's adoptive parents and they were portrayed as such the perfect family, that you couldn't help but want the boy to stay with them. I found the way they acted, especially the way Holly Campbell reacted was a little too unrealistic but then again, I've never been in the position of potentially losing my child.This is a powerful movie. Definitely one to stir the emotions.
iamthorny
Others can discuss the nuts and bolts and the philosophical questions raised by this film. All I have to say is... by the end of this film my wife and I were running to our children with hugs, kisses, and tears a plenty. There are some moments in this film that are beyond poignant. One line of dialog rates up there with the best I've ever heard in any film.Watch it and hurt for both sides and then realize the treasure and wonder that are your children. If you want something to loosely compare this to, I would have to go with GONE BABY GONE. The only thing that could've made this one any better was Morgan Freeman. One film related note...Mira Sorvino... just wow.
johnpatd-967-26758
Based upon a famous Christian novel. this film completely perverts the Christian elements of the novel Although well acted, the film makes the Christian sister of the heroine both stupid and rash. The plot device at the end of novel that shows how God is in control is completely ignored by the filmmakers. This film will infuriate any Christians who read the book. Despite good acting from Barry Pepper and Mira Sorvino, the Christian message of the novel: God is in control; is completely ignored. After watching the film, I went and read through the novel because I could not understand how his was considered a Christian film. Well IT IS NOT. If anything it's anti-Christian film. If you see this junk, read the novel, or a least the last half of the book and you will see what I am talking about.
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