the result won't sway nonbelievers, but is mostly watchable and occasionally even moving; "Breakthrough" glibly peddles miracles but is honest enough to admit that not everybody gets one
fair enough that "Breakthrough" doesn't want to be too thorny or interesting regarding matters of faith, but it also doesn't especially cohere as the ensemble drama it keeps promising
even non-believers may be moved by this faith-based story; this inspirational story directed by Roxann Dawson benefits from strong performances and a minimum of treacly preaching
an inspiring tale of redemption..and maybe a miracle; "Breakthrough" might be the first faith-based Hollywood film with genuine crossover appeal; The story is well-told, but what makes it interesting is that each character confronts his or her own crisis
"Breakthrough".. is more suggestive and its willingness to let the mystery of the young man's survival linger enhances the film's power; You don't have to believe in divine intervention to be moved by this story
"Breakthrough" tests how much audiences are willing to believe of a scenario that, though based on a true story, seems too undercooked for any kind of movie treatment
by Mark Jenkins [Washington Post ]
by G. Allen Johnson [San Fransisco Chronicle ]
