The Shack

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Darcie J Every time I watch this movie I pick up more. Very awesome and worth watching multiple times. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/22 Full Review Audience Member My father sent me a text in the middle of the night, since we're both on opposite sides of the world right now, suggesting a movie called "The Shack." This coming from the man who pretty much hated every movie we've seen together, and despite religious movies being one of my less favorable genres of film, I had to take a peak into his recommendation. STORY This movie tells the story of a man (I had already forgotten his name) losing his daughter and consequently his faith in God. After revisiting his daughter's murder site, personifications of the father (or mother in this case), the son, and the holy spirit bring him into their world to help him heal his soul. The plot does stray from the typical storylines of "God pulling the strings from the sidelines and the audience interprets it as God the entire time." Instead taking a more literal approach. However, the characters throughout this story seem almost unreal, overly friendly, and quite corny, even for a religious movie, in fact the main character steals and crashes someone's car and the victim treats him almost like nothing happened. ACTING There isn't much to say, every actor did their job well, nothing bad nor anything extraordinary with their performances. Although, Sam Worthington's accent did slip out quite a few times which was distracting, especially since the director tried to make his character an American. BEGINNING The movie comes out quite strong within the first few minutes, but then failed to keep me invested after viewing the main character's backstory. Instead of utilizing the first few minutes into keeping myself interested in how the character's tragic backstory shapes the next scenes to come, it almost jumps into a whole new story, making the immediate beginning almost unnecessary. END The ending did seem a little rushed. Immediately after waking up, the main character seemingly manages to heal years worth of damage within his family in less than a day. VISUALS Nothing impressive was done for this movie, standard green screen and CGI were noticeable, yet it wasn't anything jarring nor did it ruin the experience of the film. MUSIC The melodies manage to compliment each scene and convey the intended tone. Yet nothing extraordinary was used. PACING This story is a lot slower, allowing a lot of scenes to breathe. Which makes the entire trip to "heaven" feel like one huge meditation. TECHNICAL ASPECTS The use of CGI was apparent, and it does seem almost uncanny at times, yet it does not ruin the experience. Sound mixing was done well, a bit iffy at times albeit. ENTERTAINMENT While I didn't have the time of my life, nor will I rewatch this movie ANYTIME soon, it was satisfying to witness. EXECUTION With the story, beginning/end, visuals, music, pacing, and technical, it is safe to say this movie does an adequate job, doesn't dare to venture anywhere else. OUTSIDE FACTORS With my father as a religious man, it seemed pretty evident within the first few minutes why he recommended me this film. However, I began to connect certain events with real events that happened to the two of us. While this movie didn't exactly turn me into the "man of god" he wishes upon me, it did open my eyes into my father's life, I guess this is how he viewed the world. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review Martin H I’m a bit late coming to the party but just to say that this film is absolutely dismal. I’d like to say it’s the worst film I’ve ever watched but it’s possible that I watched some porn movies as a teenager that were worse scripted and worse acted. The whole premise of the film - trying to explain in a lovey-dovey way why it’s sort of OK for your child to be murdered by a psycho - is so bizarre that it sort of takes your breath away. If God really is as depicted in this film S/He is a crashing bore and a bit of a Wally. The acting is terrible but I suppose the actors are handicapped by an atrocious script. If you’ve not watched The Shack I’d encourage you to do so as it’s a case study in how to make a really appalling film. In years to come The Shack will be used as an exemplar of how not to make a movie. Thanks. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/01/24 Full Review T L I'm not religious but this made me think and touched me so for me it was a good movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review SAHAN K this movie make me cry and i realize my past mistakes and i forgive everything. i recommend to watch this movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Following J While watching this video I kept thinking about the Bible and the lessons taught within it. This movie lacked so much of what is really conveyed in the Bible, that if someone who says they are Christian, but lack a real discipline in reading and studying The Holy Bible, this movie would mislead them without a doubt. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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