
10-year-old Bart Millard lives with his mother and abusive father Arthur in Texas. One day his mother drops him off at a Christian camp where he meets Shannon. Upon his return from camp, Bart finds his mother has left and movers are removing her belongings. He angrily confronts his father, who denies that his abusiveness was the reason she left. Years later, in high school, Bart and Shannon are dating. Bart plays football to please his father, but is injured, breaking both an... (Full plot summary below)
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10-year-old Bart Millard lives with his mother and abusive father Arthur in Texas. One day his mother drops him off at a Christian camp where he meets Shannon. Upon his return from camp, Bart finds his mother has left and movers are removing her belongings. He angrily confronts his father, who denies that his abusiveness was the reason she left. Years later, in high school, Bart and Shannon are dating. Bart plays football to please his father, but is injured, breaking both ankles and ending his career. The only elective with openings is music class, so he reluctantly signs up..
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzI can't imagine this Christian-based film reaching much of a secular audience. |
| HollywoodInToto.comChristian TotoNeed more proof the faith-based film genre continues to mature? Here you go... |
| Arizona RepublicJames WardThe Erwins pound home their message, but they do with such skill and accomplished filmmaking the movie never becomes heavy-handed or too preachy. |
| Aisle SeatMike McGranaghanAs entertaining as it is uplifting. Actor J. Michael Finley makes a winning debut . |
| Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)Linda CookOver the last few years, the quality of faith-based movies has continued to improve. And here's another good one. I Can Only Imagine...is watchable and uplifting. |
| jackiekcooper.comJackie K. CooperThe emotional impact of this film is powerful thanks to its central theme of redemption, plus strong performances by J MIchael Finley and always reliable actor Dennis Quaid, |
| Deadline Hollywood DailyPete HammondThis moving faith-based musical biopic of the smash song hits all the right notes. |
| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderWorks best for fans of the song or of Christian music in general, but it has enough relatable, not-too-cheesy drama for some crossover appeal. |
| Diario La Estrella (Fort Worth, TX)Laura HirosWith excellent performances from [Dennis] Quaid and [J. Michael Finley] Finley the result is decent. [Full Review in Spanish] |
| VarietyPeter DebrugeThe movie works for the same reason the song does: It lightens the burden of the pain people are shouldering today, and gives them something to look forward to. |