Only God Can

This is a Christian message movie that can be viewed by anyone who has ever felt disappointment, especially in self. The beginning is a bit uneven as the characters are introduced and the events are set in motion. Donna D'Errico comes across as quite unpleasant and might make viewers want to turn the movie off. This film seems to be two movies blended into one; yet they both would have been stronger had they been developed as separate films. Character development is scant and it is left to situations to inform the viewer as to who they are and what they want. This a slow-blooming film, with a very heartfelt and uplifting ending. There are some cinematic devices (killing off a character; characters having a misunderstanding) and some loose ends, but overall the message is one of hope. Donna D'Errico gives a particularly strong performance with other good performances by Greg Evigan and Lisa Sheridan. Viewable by teens to adults. One of the subplots is about alcoholism.