I really enjoyed this sweet, small-scale film with a talented case led by Greg Kinnear! He disappears beautifully into the part of Pastor Todd Burpo, real-life father of the little boy who experienced heaven during an emergency operation. I also appreciated that this was not a typical Hollywood movie in that the focus was on life rather than death. The drama of how Faith and Love empower the human spirit was inspirational, and I left the theater feeling better than when I entered.
The young actor who played Todd's son, Colton Burpo, was absolutely perfect in the portrayal of the awesomeness of his experience combined with the everyday desires of a four- year-old. The look in his eyes, facial expressions, the way he walked were all spot on, and the scenes with his father were touching as the sharing of his experiences helped the dad renew his faith during a time of many obstacles.
The young actor who played Todd's son, Colton Burpo, was absolutely perfect in the portrayal of the awesomeness of his experience combined with the everyday desires of a four- year-old. The look in his eyes, facial expressions, the way he walked were all spot on, and the scenes with his father were touching as the sharing of his experiences helped the dad renew his faith during a time of many obstacles.