Breakthrough-Kids’ Movie Review

Boys will be boys. On January 19, 2015  John Smith (Marcel Ruiz), a 14 year-old-boy, and his two friends go outside to play on a frozen Missouri lake. They’re laughing and having a great time when suddenly John falls through the ice… for more than 15 minutes. When the rescuers arrive, they find John’s body  lifeless and cold. John’s mom, Joyce (Chrissy Metz), is not ready to say goodbye to her beloved son. When she loudly prays over his body, a miracle happens; John has a heartbeat and a pulse. Breakthrough is a faith-based drama. It’s based on a true story, and produced by NBA star Stephen Curry.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: April 19, 2019
MPAA Rating:PG
Best Age Group:10+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It?Yes

Talking Points:

Sexual Content: Mild

• Teens talk about “hot” girls.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild

• A boys life is in jeopardy as he was under the water for 15 minutes.
• There are many emotional  hospital scenes with character’s crying and arguing.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• We hear “hell,” “bullsh-t,” and name calling such as “stupid.”

Drug and Alcohol Content: None

Will Kids Like It? Yes

Overall, this is a wonderful movie with inspiring faith-based messages.

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