Just perfect...

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Go in cold, and you're likely to emerge with your blood boiling. This has to be seen to be believed.

The first must-see film of the year.

A sad and tragic situation. This family is what I think all families should be like. They showed pain and suffering and all those things that most of us only read about. Yet they overcame the emotional part of this tragic situation and did what was right. What they have done for others at an ultimate loss is unbelievable. I hope that kids who consider themselves "Bullet Proof" will watch this movie and understand that you only go around once in life and it is not something to mess with.The Abbate's are truly an inspiration and this movie depicts that very well. Join me in congratulating these fine people.

Only a score of 5 would be suitable, but the movie itself deserves much higher than what it has received. I had originally only wanted to see this because Ryan Merriman was in it and it was a sports movie. After watching this movie and reading all the negative comments I had to write my first review and say this movie is really worth the watch. Aidan Quinn IMO put on an Oscar worthy performance. I honestly have not had so many tears watching a movie and it was because he made you feel the pain in a fathers heart. The moment he met the woman who received Lukes heart will stick with me for a long time.PLEASE don't let the negative views and low score deter you from watching this film.

Oh, ye of little faith. This film had flaws as almost any film does but, there have been several criticisms about some less than stellar acting. It is true to some extent. Truth be known, several participants were the real people in the real world of the events that took place from the actual story. I am always amazed by the reviews that seem so opposite from agreement. This film dealt with the tragedy that sometimes befalls only some families and it shows that families can work thru their sorrows. I rate this film 7 stars because I know a similar tragedy and I pray that you never have to walk with this tragedy in your life. Quinn does an outstanding performance that conveyed the pain and suffering of a father as did the rest of the main cast. This is a heart wrenching story to watch but one with a valuable lesson to share.

I'm loving this movie so far and am more than half way through it. Don't pay attention to the haters.If you have a heart you will love this movie. It may not be perfect, but the message is clear. It may not be The Blind Side-but it's a different family.I can't imagine what it must be like to go through what this family went through. I'm a nurse and really appreciate a lot of the scenes especially the ones in the beginning of the film. At least give this movie a chance and make up your own mind. Don't let these negative reviews make up your mind for you without judging for yourself. Believe me, I've seen MANY movies and MANY of them I haven't even been able to get through the first fifteen minutes. This is a good movie. It may not be an Oscar winner, but it is a good movie about a true story, a real family and a community.