Review of The Shack (2017) by Kay M — 11 Mar 2017

Very powerful and moving story of this man's tragedy and God's redemptive power and love in his personal encounter with God.

This review of The Shack (2017) was written by Kay M on 11 Mar 2017.

The Shack has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Serge L (642) on 22 Sep 2018

I like the Jesus stories, I even liked the film «Son of God», but this film I don't like. It cheapens the faith and makes it idiotic…

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By Stephanie V (63) on 18 Apr 2018

Amazing movie. One of the most heartfelt and moving movies I have ever seen. Really beautiful…

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By Louisa Moore (249) for Screen Zealots (249) on 20 Dec 2018

The Shack is far from profound or thought provoking, but it's not as harmful or hurtful to outsiders as most doctrinally centered films tend to be…

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By Judy F (12) on 04 Mar 2018

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By Miles O (20) on 18 Feb 2018

I have to admit I watched this because Tim McGraw was in it, and I guess I loved the poster…

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By Sean Mulvihill (414) for FanboyNation.com (414) on 31 Oct 2018

The Shack isn't going to change any minds or bring the unfaithful closer to God, but it'll preach to the choir in its sappy, inoffensive manner…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 06 Jan 2018

The book is moving, wise, insightful and comes the closest to capturing the true essence of Christianity out of anything I've read or seen…

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By Ethan H (563) on 18 Jan 2018

The battle between critics and audience on the standpoint of christian films rages on, yet once again I side with the audience…

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By Rudy G (172) on 17 Apr 2018

Great movie. Need to watch it more than once to get the full effect…

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By Rick S (308) on 01 Apr 2018

Beautiful portrayal of a journey through pain and forgiveness in a way that is uniquely spiritual…

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