Breakthrough

This is a lot better crafted, acted, and has a better cast than a lot of these kinds of films ordinarily do.

There is literally one moment in which it raises an interesting theological problem, then goes right back to what it was doing before...a movie designed to preach to the choir.

Here is another illustration of how the faith-based drama has pushed into cinemas material indistinguishable from vast swathes of the afternoon TV schedule.

A bold tale of faith is lifted by some decent performances, however the inert narrative breaks the spell.

As the film's saccharine sanctimoniousness swells, the intendedly God-awesome turns to the increasingly God-awful.

Another glib and unconvincing faith-based movie that pushes miracles, spirituality and divine intervention, hoping for box-office gold. A terrific cast is the only thing that saves it from last rites.

An experience that feels more at home on an evening slot on Channel 5 rather than at the cinema. At best it’s bland and predictable, and at worst it’s irritatingly preachy.

The script is sexist and bordering on misogynistic. Sadly, this film brought out my inner feminist.

Breakthrough is also that rare faith-based film that gives some respect to the medical community.

A poignant picture of a family driven by faith, but not immune to the pain of crises.