Let There Be Light

Ohhh man.... I want to support Christian movies...but c'mon now. This one was pretty bad. I like Kevin Sorbo so i thought it might be good. Even he couldn't make this one work. I HATE to bash Christian movies but i have to (again) tell the truth about of some of these movies. This movie was so rushed and unbelievable it was hard to get interested. OK, i need to say something here. If your making a Christian movie, and you want to entertain christians, fine, make anything about God and all of us will try to be entertained and be happy. But lets really get down to brass here people. If you want to make a Christian movie and try to make non christians wonder and think when they leave the theater, you need to have some common sense! I don't want to go on and on but here are the main points: If you want someone to believe in God and have hope in Him, please for the LOVE OF GOD, don't have the main character have lost someone like a child and then tell people you have faith in a God now and then make the movie were now your wife has terminal cancer and prays and loves God but still ends up dying a slow death also! I always watch Christian movies from the point of view of a non believer to see if it entices me to think about what is being shown after or during the movie. This one made me so angry i couldn't sit still. The acting was totally horrible! The wife and kids were so unbelievable it was hard to watch. No emotions, no feeling for the characters at any time. So the protagonist in this movie gets saved because he saw his son in a tunnel of rotating pictures for a few minutes and he says "let there be light daddy!" Thats all...? Then he comes back to earth a changed man. He goes to his wifes' pastor and gets saved immediately and right after becomes baptized. He is then totally sold out to God in about a week. Then the wife is diagnosed...well just watch it if you want. There wasn't any character development what so ever. I felt nothing for ANY of the actors, there was no time put in to feel for them. And most of all, what and where was the light...?! If a non believer sees this movie, this is how it would be portrayed: Believe in my God- Why?- Because He is the Light of the world. What for?- Well, he really wont do much for you, but believe in Him anyway. This movie really gives people no hope. if your going to make a movie about God, please please please give the people something they will remember at least. Lets be real for a moment, Christianity is kind of like being in sales, im trying to get you to buy my 'product', i need to show you the features and benefits of my product and why you need to have it, even though you might not want it. But still, you need it. Right? Isn't this how sales and marketing work? Everyone sells the sizzle more than the steak itself. Why in the world do we try and 'sell' Christianity with nothing beneficial for the buyer? Now of course, when i say 'sell' i mean we are trying to save peoples' soul from a very bad ending. Why cant we do this correctly? A great movie could be made without any preaching at all and have people crying when they walk out. Its all in the way and wisdom it is done. Not terrible writing and acting and blaming everything on Isis and telling people to believe in God without any sizzle. You get children to come to you with candy, not medicine.

"Let There Be Light" is a terrific faith-based film that takes the viewer (through the eyes of the lead character) from the depths of despair to the heights (and glory) of Heaven. Dr. Sol Hearkens is an atheist who successfully spreads his message of spiritual disbelief through seminars and books. He has a large following and is well paid for his appearances. Despite some underlying emotional issues yet to be revealed, he appears to have it all: money, women, fame, and everything in between. So what's the problem? Dr. Hearkens, like many of us, has to maintain some modicum of "keeping it together" in spite of the tragic loss of his child, his subsequent divorce and his struggle with alcohol abuse. At first glance, it appears that the perks of success and fame far outweigh the challenges of life and he seems determined to keep on keeping' on. Unfortunately, his emotional house of cards is crashing down and then...he dies. (Well, not exactly.) Dr. Hearkens undergoes a "near-death experience." You can sort the details yourself but I will say that this tragic event could be a blessing since he is forced to reconsider his position about the existence of God. So what is he to do now with his new-found spiritual perspective? He loses his credibility as an atheist which obviously affects his livelihood. He also has to confront a new and extremely serious family issue. 'Nuff said---I don't want to spoil it for you! I believe this is actor Kevin Sorbo's first directing gig and it's a "herculean" effort but he does a splendid job. The acting (and tension) between Sol and his wife Katie, (played by Sam Sorbo) is truly engaging---both heart-wrenching and tender. The chemistry between them drew me in and kept my interest throughout. I could relate to their pain and circumstances (and judging by the other sniffles heard in the theater, I believe others were captivated as well). In "Let There Be Light," even the appearance of a special guest lends tremendous credence to the story, but be sure to give your full attention to the last ten minutes of the film. You won't want to miss a very poignant moment shared by Kevin's and Sam's characters, their family and friends. I think you'll enjoy "Let There Be Light" as I did, simply because this is a film that truly shines!

this movie was better than I expected, it hit home and was uplifting, I left a better person than when I entered the theater!! THANK YOU I wont see any Hollywood movies, but movies of this type and caliber I will continue to attend!!!the story-line is realistic and should prove meaningful to many many people struggling

watching this maudlin, very predictable, tedious movie bored me. Absolutely no spoiler is necessary. As soon as I got hold of the main character (Kevin Sorbo,) I knew what was going to happen. The acting was sort of mixed mediocre with the children looking like "Hey, I'm acting!" I enjoy feel good movies but this was soap opera quality.

I'm sorry so many are so critical of this film or found it corny or preachy but, I guess, only Christians will understand. Luckily, there is an abundance of Hollywood "products" out there... and something that appeals to everyone. This film was never meant to be an action flick or suspense or comedy or any of the main genres which inhabit our modern cinema today. It's a movie about faith, overcoming hardships and pain in your life, and that everybody is capable of changing...even the whole world. Sorry so many are offended by these ideas.

Trite tearjerker, that you will watch and say haven't I seen this before? Not original, very preachy. Sorbo isn't bad as an actor, but should have found another director. Will probably do well on the church basement tour. Not awful, but definitely lacking in many departments. Muddled movie trying to bring a message of faith at the expense of entertainment. Sorbo should have stuck to either being director or star. Have seen better on made for TV movies.

I went to see this mainly to support this type of film. I was very pleasantly surprised. The story was interesting and moved very quickly. At the end of the movie, I was truly surprised at how fast the time went. That is always a good sign that the movie kept you focused. It is mildly hokey but that is fine with me. I don't consider this a classic film, but it is a good story and a very good way to spend some time in a theater.