A Wonderful Lesson Learned...

Rating: Null/10 (3 February 2003)

Most people who comment on this film's lightweightedness probably do not agree with one of its key themes--the nonexistence of coincidences. One very obvious reason to its warm reception at the box office was people's inner admission to the existence of God.
The funnier moments (with Joaquin Phoenix) were a relief at the very tense situations. Joaquin showed a new side to his acting and I absolutely loved it. Mel Gibson, of course (to me especially), was absolutely brilliant. I don't think I'd ever see him in a bad light:-).
This movie just grabs you--lets you feel what the Hess family was feeling. We were at the edge of our seats most of the time.
Watch this film if you want your faith rekindled.