Movie Review on “Breakthrough” (VIDEO)

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The motion picture Breakthrough is the true story of a mother’s worst nightmare: the very real prospect of losing your own child.

In the movie, an accomplished and somewhat obsessed high school basketball-playing son goes off the slippery slope when away from his mother. He tragically falls through ice while playing with friends on a frozen lake. But that is not the only breakthrough that occurs in the movie.

In Breakthrough the story also revolves around a woman who lives with the regret of giving up her first-born son to adoption earlier in life. Now she is faced with the painful potential of the loss of her adopted son, who she loves.

Other breakthroughs involve the mother’s relationship with her husband and her pastor.

The movie has some lighter “icebreaker” scenes in addition to the main theme of a mother’s love for her son.

Breakthrough gives an honest and realistic portrayal of modern-day life in America. Imperfect people with relational conflicts between parent and child,, and teenage rebellion involving forgiveness. 

As a faith-based movie, this real-life account is a gripping story of a modern-day miracle. Tragedy and inspiration are both on thin ice as this film is rated PG.

Greg Jevnikar

As a faith-based movie, this real-life account is a gripping story of a modern-day miracle. Tragedy and inspiration both are on thin ice as this film is rated PG.

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The movie’s audience at the early Saturday evening showing, which I attended, watched, for the most part, in rapt attention. They seemed to enjoy the movie; I didn’t notice anyone leaving their seats during the movie.

Upon leaving the movie, we saw a long line waiting to enter the theater rooms showing the new Avengers movie. I couldn’t help but think that all these folks picked the wrong movie to view that night.

I would recommend Breakthrough for all audiences. Use discretion with small children as the tragic scenes depicted may be too dramatic for small viewers.

Greg Jevnikar is a healthcare professional and devoted Christ-follower. As a blogger and activist, he defends the sanctity of human life and traditional marriage .and participates in the Ohio Tea Party movement.