The Shack (DVD, 2017)

A stereotype-shattering description of God's nature.

The Shack provides several outstanding things to love.
1) It shows God in unexpected ways, but fully within the scope of what's possible.
2) The main character has a very real problem - his beloved little daughter is kidnapped and murdered. He's familiar with God, but a God who can let him be abused by an alcoholic father, and let his innocent little girl get murdered simply is NOT the kind of God he can look up to, much less worship.
3) The most valuable part for me - little by little, with zero coercion, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit draw him out, so that he expresses his anguish, his fears, and his doubts very forthrightly. And God helps him to see his experiences from a new point of view so that he can forgive those responsible for the atrocities he has suffered.

Outstanding. Would have been five stars, except that I didn't know it had Spanish subtitles which I couldn't turn off.Read full review

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Buy the REAL thing.

DVD and packaging was low quality and a clear knockoff. DVD menu is exclusively in Spanish and plays with Spanish subtitles. The volume fluctuates while watching, additionally whining/humming sounds will interfere with the experience. Spend the extra money, get the real thing.Read full review

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Emotional ride with an undercurrent that carries you away and leaves you gently.

Real life- Heart wrenching struggle .....what do you do when the child you loved so much disappears ??? Feeling helpless ...angry.. guilty... the list goes on....and the God you thought could cover all ..... is no where to be seen... you believe....you can't believe.....
This story achieves something I would think could not resolve all the pain that would happen in the devastating tragedy of a child abducted and ... well you watch....all encompassing .... I cried so much !! ( I'm a woman ) but the depth of the story brings me to a place I can stand and wipe away my tears. Leaving me with a sense of understanding.
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not preachy while dealing with supreme being impression

When I first saw this movie, I groaned inwardly when it started to look like an overtly religious movie. But I watched it and am glad I did. I don't like any forum pushing religion. I don't believe in organized religion. But this movie isn't about religion, but based on a terrible event and a man's questioning how a merciful God could allow the disaster to happen. The way the movie deals with how God is seen and experienced is one of the best ways I have seen displayed.
I recommend this movie and invite each viewer to make up their mind about how they view their own deity. Read full review

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Poor Special Effects to Properly Interpret the Author's Descriptiona!

The original novel is weak as a novel; it's poorly balanced and is weak in building the plot. The movie corrects this, but also has weaknesses. The acting is sound, but the special effects are poor and do not follow the descriptions of the author's words, which are superb! The movie's ending does not follow the book's ending, which changes the realism of the plot. The movie could have been much better with a larger budget to better express the author's descriptions!Read full review

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Breathtaking Movie

This is a Great Movie. It really makes you think & appreciate your loved ones. I have watched it several times and find new things about it each time. Every emotion I have came out in the movie. I laughed, cried, was amazed, and excited. All in all I enjoyed it immensely. I bought 3 copies of it. One for myself, and one for each of my Children. Thanks.Read full review

One of the best movies ever made!!

I loved the book "The Shack" and was almost afraid that the movie wouldn't live up to the book. However, it far exceeded my expectations. Amazing account of God's incredible Love and Grace. His relationship with us. LOVE IT!

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In Spanish???

So we went to watch the movie, and the title was in Spanish, we were able to finally find English, but it was strange to put the movie in and see Spanish title, when the box was in English. It was a gift and I was embarrassed. What's worse is I bought two of them, one for my Mom, who probably won't know how to set it up in English. Very disappointed.
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The Shack, a unique perspective on faith relationships.....

The Shack is a story based on biblical principals. It follows a father's search for answers after a devastating loss. A well made, family movie. Great cast. However not for the VERY young.

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The Shack

Very good movie, certainly didn't expect the outcome! I bought it for my 92 year old Mom, I think she was a bit disappointed as she didn't expect it to be what it was...it was quite deep and lots of 'flashbacks'.Read full review

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