Breakthrough (2018)
Chrissy Metz (This is Us) stars in this true story Christian drama about a mother who seemed to revive her son after he falls through an icy Missouri lake. Co-stars Topher Grace (TV's That 70s Show) and Josh Lucas (A Beautiful Mind).
At age 14, John Smith drowned in Lake St. Louis and was dead for nearly an hour. According to reports at the time, CPR was performed 27 minutes to no avail. But when his mother Joyce (Metz) entered the room, praying loudly, there was pulse and Smith slowly came around...
- Director:
- Roxann Dawson (TV's 'House of Cards', TV's 'Cold Case')
- Writer:
- Grant Nieporte
- Cast:
- Topher GraceJosh LucasMike ColterChrissy MetzRebecca StaabLisa DuruptAlissa SkovbyeIsaac Kragten
Reviews & comments
Variety
press"Breakthrough"... presents itself as the true story of a modern miracle. But it's also a portrait of what religious faith looks like when there's no pesky doubt to get in the way.
The New York Times
pressYou don't have to believe in divine intervention to be moved by this story.
The Guardian
pressHere is another illustration of how the faith-based drama has pushed into cinemas material indistinguishable from vast swathes of the afternoon TV schedule.
Los Angeles Times
pressOne of the more authentically moving entries in the genre, fueled by a gripping lead performance from "This Is Us" star Chrissy Metz.
IndieWire
press"Breakthrough" tests how much audiences are willing to believe of a scenario that, though based on a true story, seems too undercooked for any kind of movie treatment.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThis inspirational story directed by Roxann Dawson benefits from strong performances and a minimum of treacly preaching.
Variety
press"Breakthrough"... presents itself as the true story of a modern miracle. But it's also a portrait of what religious faith looks like when there's no pesky doubt to get in the way.
The New York Times
pressYou don't have to believe in divine intervention to be moved by this story.
The Guardian
pressHere is another illustration of how the faith-based drama has pushed into cinemas material indistinguishable from vast swathes of the afternoon TV schedule.
Los Angeles Times
pressOne of the more authentically moving entries in the genre, fueled by a gripping lead performance from "This Is Us" star Chrissy Metz.
IndieWire
press"Breakthrough" tests how much audiences are willing to believe of a scenario that, though based on a true story, seems too undercooked for any kind of movie treatment.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThis inspirational story directed by Roxann Dawson benefits from strong performances and a minimum of treacly preaching.
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