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Great movie and breakout performance by Blake Rayne


To see a movie that doesn't bash Christianity and a young man that doesn't allow himself to get corrupted by the music scene or compromise his moral values was both refreshing and inspiring. A great movie for our youth who are constantly being bombarded by the opposite message from the world of drugs sex and rock n roll.

Scripture and those who live a life of faith are respected, those who fall into sin are not denigrated but sin is just shown for what it is. Marriage is uplifted as the main character remains faithful to his wife in a world of music which we have been told in every rock and roll movie that has come before, that that is impossible.

The film is filled with original music sang by the protagonist who himself had been an Elvis impersonator and did an amazing job singing and acting, that made you ask; who is this guy, where did he come from? He truly nailed the part down and did a great job that I wouldn't be surprised if it was a breakout roll that opens the door for many future films. I enjoyed watching him and the rest of the cast very much. Also Joe Pantoliano playing against type as he plays a sweet very supportive boss, very different than what we've been conditioned to expect which is the mean foul mouthed cynical characters that usually occupy the parts of bosses, army sergeants, or the sidekick buddies. Watching this movie leaves you thinking that there's hope for humanity.

Movies like this that uphold values and morals are unique in the multiplex today.

I hope people will support this movie with their movie dollar so we can encourage filmmakers and send a message to Hollywood that there is a market and a need for inspirational faith based films that uplift the human spirit!

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Lol. Break out movie by who?? The lead actor who playing 18 yr old - who is really 41!?? Would NOT call that breakout. Call that worse casting ever seen by a guy who could really sing I guess? God was so bad it was comical. If u like that? U think Dewey Cox is an Oscar winner then

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Google actors who had breakout roles in their 40's and you'll be surprised to find names like Steve Carell, Lucille Ball, Viola Davis, John Slattery, etc. Success can come late in life for many and I hope this will be a breakout role for Blake Rayne who seems like a genuinely nice guy!

Sorry you didn't enjoy the movie, I actually enjoyed it better than the Jersey Boys.

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Yes people can have break out roles in their 40's (which I wouldn't call late in life, especially for male actors), but this guy didn't get a break out role to become a break out star. He played the person he is in real life, an impersonator of a star. This movie will be the last for him. Most people who start by playing a role in a biography (this was a twist on an Elvis biography), never get another lead. His features type cast him as an Elvis impersonator, and that is probably the only other roles he will get. I think he looks bad for his age, facially. He looks like someone who has has bad plastic surgery to kind of look like Elvis (although he probably had nothing ever done). Also, first time actors shouldn't be in lead roles. You need some experience in production, which is why so many of the good/great actors have done tons of bit parts in various mediums before becoming leading men/ladies. This guy couldn't even come up with an original name. His stage name is the same as an artist. His real name sounds much better.

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And multiplex? Movie had so maNY holes it's ridiculous (too many to count) hand be sore

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The audience loved it whether the critics did or not. Ray Liotta and Blake Rayne were both excellent.
Dini

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The audience loved it


All 3 of them.

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My theater was pretty crowded. I'm glad I saw It.

Dini

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My theater was pretty crowded. I'm glad I saw It.


Your 5 seat theater.

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Oh you were there? You mean 500, not 5, right? I think I saw you with your pointed black hat and your greenish skin.

Dini

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