On August 10th, the family friendly flick Letters to God made its DVD debut. To celebrate the release, JustPressPlay is giving away one copy to a lucky winner. So if you're interested in getting some of this inspirational postage fare, just keep reading.
Letters to God is the heartfelt and inspiring story of what happens when one boy’s journey touches the lives of his family, friends and community. An intimate, moving and often funny story, the film follows the path of a young child with a terminal illness who through his battle becomes a warrior for hope and a champion to everyone around him. Surrounded by a loving family and community, the young boy takes comfort in prayers written as letters to God. These letters find their way to a conflicted postman who is at a crossroads in his life, searching for meaning. Featuring moving performances from Robyn Lively (“Saving Grace,...
Letters to God is the heartfelt and inspiring story of what happens when one boy’s journey touches the lives of his family, friends and community. An intimate, moving and often funny story, the film follows the path of a young child with a terminal illness who through his battle becomes a warrior for hope and a champion to everyone around him. Surrounded by a loving family and community, the young boy takes comfort in prayers written as letters to God. These letters find their way to a conflicted postman who is at a crossroads in his life, searching for meaning. Featuring moving performances from Robyn Lively (“Saving Grace,...
- 8/14/2010
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
By Sean O’Connell
If David Nixon has his way, the 3-D craze that is sweeping the multiplexes with mainstream pictures like “Avatar” and “Alice in Wonderland” will carry Christian-themed message movies to larger audiences. And it will happen sooner rather than later.
“I definitely think that if the (craze) hangs on, then in the next year or two, we will do a Christian film in 3-D,” said Nixon, the successful producer and director behind such inspirational hits as “Fireproof” and “Facing the Giants.” He called to promote his latest (two-dimensional) Christian drama “Letters to God,” which is in theaters.
“They’ve made is so easy now,” Nixon continued. “The technology doesn’t hurt your eyes. And it’s not about the effects. It’s not about that cheesy kind of play in the 1950s. It’s about adding depth, the way your eyes really see the world. So I...
If David Nixon has his way, the 3-D craze that is sweeping the multiplexes with mainstream pictures like “Avatar” and “Alice in Wonderland” will carry Christian-themed message movies to larger audiences. And it will happen sooner rather than later.
“I definitely think that if the (craze) hangs on, then in the next year or two, we will do a Christian film in 3-D,” said Nixon, the successful producer and director behind such inspirational hits as “Fireproof” and “Facing the Giants.” He called to promote his latest (two-dimensional) Christian drama “Letters to God,” which is in theaters.
“They’ve made is so easy now,” Nixon continued. “The technology doesn’t hurt your eyes. And it’s not about the effects. It’s not about that cheesy kind of play in the 1950s. It’s about adding depth, the way your eyes really see the world. So I...
- 4/22/2010
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
The new film "Letters To God" is advertised as being from one of the producers of "Facing the Giants." If this is true then I wish the makers of "Letter" had learned the "Facing the Giants" lesson. That being you don't need to beat people over the head with religion in order to make your point. "Letters To God" keeps letting the story be interrupted by the sponsor, which in this case is Christianity. The core story concerns a young boy named Tyler (Tanner Maguire) who has a malignant brain tumor. He is taking chemotherapy which may or may not work. His father is recently deceased and that leaves his mother Maddie (Robin Lively) with the main responsibility of the household. Her oldest son Ben (Michael Bolten) is feeling isolated. He loves Tyler but resents the time spent on him. Maddie's mother...
- 4/14/2010
- by Jackie K. Cooper
- Huffington Post
Hopeful and heartfelt, “Letters to God” is a competently made, overtly Christian movie that appeals to a very specific demographic. Unfortunately, the film’s vision of faith is narrow, too narrow to attract a wider audience.
Bald and scarred, eight-year-old Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) is finally home from the hospital and recovering from brain cancer. His mother Maddy (Robyn Lively) struggles with having to leave her sick son to go back to work as a nurse, and his older brother Ben (Michael Christopher Bolten) worries about Tyler but resents that all of the household’s energy and attention is focused on him.
Every day, Tyler writes a letter to God and pops it in the mailbox. When down-on-his-luck postal carrier Brady McDaniels (Jeffrey S.S. Johnson) temporarily takes over the route, he befriends the Dohertys and takes Tyler’s letters — and, eventually, God — to heart.
Unfortunately, the overt evangelicalism in “Letters to God” could be discomfiting,...
Bald and scarred, eight-year-old Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) is finally home from the hospital and recovering from brain cancer. His mother Maddy (Robyn Lively) struggles with having to leave her sick son to go back to work as a nurse, and his older brother Ben (Michael Christopher Bolten) worries about Tyler but resents that all of the household’s energy and attention is focused on him.
Every day, Tyler writes a letter to God and pops it in the mailbox. When down-on-his-luck postal carrier Brady McDaniels (Jeffrey S.S. Johnson) temporarily takes over the route, he befriends the Dohertys and takes Tyler’s letters — and, eventually, God — to heart.
Unfortunately, the overt evangelicalism in “Letters to God” could be discomfiting,...
- 4/13/2010
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Mia Wasikowska in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (top); Michael Christopher Bolten, Bailee Madison, Tanner Maguire Letters to God (bottom) Date Night, Clash Of The Titans: Box Office After falling behind Hot Tub Time Machine on Friday, Alice in Wonderland landed on the #6 spot this weekend with an estimated $5.6 million ($2,530 per screen), as per Box Office Mojo. The film dropped a relatively modest 31.8% despite having lost 450 screens. Tim Burton’s fantasy adventure stars Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Anne Hathaway. The $200 million production has thus far grossed $319 million domestically. At #7, MGM’s Hot Tub Time Machine, starring John Cusack, collected $5.43m (-32.7%; $2,080 per screen). Total to date: $36.9 million. Production cost: $36 million. Next [...]...
- 4/11/2010
- by Michelle Hutton
- Alt Film Guide
This week at the movies, we've got a wild night on the town (Date Night, starring Steve Carrell and Tina Fey) and some supernatural snail-mail (Letters to God, starring Tanner Maguire and Jeffrey S. Johnson). What do the critics have to say? Steve Carell and Tina Fey are two very funny people. So it seems like a no-brainer that a comedy featuring the two of them as a married couple out on the town would be a can't-miss proposition, right? Well, sort of: critics say Date Night is best when its two stars are riffing off each other, and adrift...
- 4/8/2010
- Rotten Tomatoes
"Letters from God" has twelve clips for your viewing pleasure. The David Nixon-helmed drama stars Robyn Lively, Jeffrey Johnson, Maree Cheatham, Tanner Maguire, Michael Christopher Bolten, Bailee Madison, Ralph Waite, Dennis Neal, Cris Cunningham, L. Derek Leonidoff, Christopher Schmidt and Avery Sommers. Patrick Doughtie, Art D'Alessandro, Thrift and Cullen Douglas adapt the screenplay based on the book by Doughtie. Vivendi Entertainment distributes. A heartfelt tale of inspiration, hope and redemption, “Letters to God” is the story of what happens when one boy’s walk of faith crosses paths with one man’s search for meaning—the resulting transformational journey touches the lives of everyone around them. Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy. Surrounded by a loving family and community, and armed with the courage of his faith, he faces his daily battle against cancer with bravery and grace...
- 2/12/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
"Letters from God" has twelve clips for your viewing pleasure. The David Nixon-helmed drama stars Robyn Lively, Jeffrey Johnson, Maree Cheatham, Tanner Maguire, Michael Christopher Bolten, Bailee Madison, Ralph Waite, Dennis Neal, Cris Cunningham, L. Derek Leonidoff, Christopher Schmidt and Avery Sommers. Patrick Doughtie, Art D'Alessandro, Thrift and Cullen Douglas adapt the screenplay based on the book by Doughtie. Vivendi Entertainment distributes. A heartfelt tale of inspiration, hope and redemption, “Letters to God” is the story of what happens when one boy’s walk of faith crosses paths with one man’s search for meaning—the resulting transformational journey touches the lives of everyone around them. Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy. Surrounded by a loving family and community, and armed with the courage of his faith, he faces his daily battle against cancer with bravery and grace...
- 2/12/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
"Letters to God" has fresh images which join the artwork for the Vivendi Entertainment release which finds theaters on April 9th this year. The PG-rated family drama is directed by David Nixon and co-directed by Patrick Doughtie. Starring are Robyn Lively, Jeffrey Johnson, Maree Cheatham, Tanner Maguire, Michael Christopher Bolten, Bailee Madison, Ralph Waite, Dennis Neal, Cris Cunningham, L. Derek Leonidoff, Christopher Schmidt and Avery Sommer. A heartfelt tale of inspiration, hope and redemption, “Letters to God” is the story of what happens when one boy’s walk of faith crosses paths with one man’s search for meaning—the resulting transformational journey touches the lives of everyone around them. Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy. Surrounded by a loving family and community, and armed with the courage of his faith, he faces his daily battle against cancer with bravery and grace. To Tyler, God is a friend,...
- 1/27/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Brothers & Sisters is all new tonight and while I have already posted promo photos for tonight's episode, ABC has now released several sneak peeks for us to share with you. Enjoy!
Sarah Makes A Connection With A Divorced Dad, On ABC's "Brothers & Sisters"
"The Science Fair" – Sarah's interest is piqued by a divorced dad at Paige's school, Justin finds the key to his learning challenges and Nora reunites with her eyes wide open, on "Brothers & Sisters," Sunday, January 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., Et), on the ABC Television Network.
"Brothers & Sisters" stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Walker, Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister, Matthew Rhys as Kevin Walker, Ron Rifkin as Saul Holden,...
Sarah Makes A Connection With A Divorced Dad, On ABC's "Brothers & Sisters"
"The Science Fair" – Sarah's interest is piqued by a divorced dad at Paige's school, Justin finds the key to his learning challenges and Nora reunites with her eyes wide open, on "Brothers & Sisters," Sunday, January 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., Et), on the ABC Television Network.
"Brothers & Sisters" stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Walker, Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister, Matthew Rhys as Kevin Walker, Ron Rifkin as Saul Holden,...
- 1/10/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
I recently posted promo photos for the January 3rd new episode of Brothers & Sisters, but the flood of promo photos from ABC continues, as they have also posted photos for the January 10th episode, along with a synopsis.
Sarah Makes A Connection With A Divorced Dad, On ABC's "Brothers & Sisters"
"The Science Fair" – Sarah's interest is piqued by a divorced dad at Paige's school, Justin finds the key to his learning challenges and Nora reunites with her eyes wide open, on "Brothers & Sisters," Sunday, January 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., Et), on the ABC Television Network.
"Brothers & Sisters" stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Walker, Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister,...
Sarah Makes A Connection With A Divorced Dad, On ABC's "Brothers & Sisters"
"The Science Fair" – Sarah's interest is piqued by a divorced dad at Paige's school, Justin finds the key to his learning challenges and Nora reunites with her eyes wide open, on "Brothers & Sisters," Sunday, January 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., Et), on the ABC Television Network.
"Brothers & Sisters" stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Walker, Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister,...
- 12/21/2009
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
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