Great story, excellent movie!

Rating: 10/10 (25 July 2003)

This was a wonderful movie that beautifully captured the victories of the spirit that all the main characters experienced in this true story. The writers and director didn't resort to standard and predictable Hollywood tricks to express the real emotions present in the story, but did a great job of letting the story tell itself. Powerful, but not over-done, acting performances made every element of the story seem true to life. Everyone in the theatre burst into applause several times, including at the end - because of the power and joy of this marvelous story. This is a must-see movie and one I can't wait to add to my DVD collection!