robert23-1 I completely agree with the current rating. Although this movie was made 15 years' ago, the themes presented are prevalent today. The young actor Uriah Shelton(Henry), one of the most talented actor/singers I have ever seen, is absolutely superb. His acting & singing were outstanding. Many scenes with the dad brought tears to my eyes. The chemistry between Dash Mikok and Uriah was amazing & a credit to the casting department. Although the performances of the supporting cast were commendable for the most part, it's the performance of Uriah Shelton(Henry) that makes this movie a must see!! Quite sure his career in Hollywood has been most successful & will no doubt continue for many years to come. Robert Thompson, Victoria, B.C. Canada

fouffie I came into this movie part way through so close to the end was a big surprise. A feel good but poignant movie. A fine tribute to service men and women who have paid a high price for defending freedom. Watch to the very end, if you aren't moved you don't have a heart. If you are looking for lots of action this is not the one for you. If, however. You want to be entertained and enjoy music, this is a perfect fit. There are negative reviews but overlook those, just give it a chance, I doubt you'll be sorry. Maybe no academy acting awards but I thought the ssad was pretty decent and the mom looked like a lot of crackheads I've seen. Fast forward if it goes too slow but wait for the big surprise, worth the wait

kcampbell1972 This movie was the best movie that I have seen in a very long time. It will definitely make you cry. I really enjoyed the music as well. All I can say is that this is a must see movie. I really can't even say enough about this movie without giving it away. I have it on netflix and everyone that comes over, I make them watch it with me. After watching it, they walk away feeling a little better about their life and a little sadder for all of the men and women who are still left fighting for our country. I will continue to pray for the safe return for our brave men and women who are still fighting for our country. This movie just goes to show the world how children are affected by the death of their loved ones. It doesn't seem fair that these children have to go through such a tragedy at a very young age. My deepest sympathy goes out to these children.

angelicseven As much as I hate to say it, this movie was poorly done; lacking the kind of quality most viewers would expect to see. That has you wondering if it could get any better. It is not a movie I would care to watch over & over and or would brag to others about. I didn't find it entertaining, enjoyable and meaningful. Nor like the website, that describes it as being... uplifting, inspiring and healing.This movie should be redone better than it was. Because it comes off looking like a home movie shot by an amateur. Or something left over from the retro B-movies.Locations throughout the movie looked runned down, unkept, vacant and as if dressed up. Most movies have that special lighting & appealing colorization that this one doesn't have. The plot seem a bit too choppy and character development not clearly defined. What I gathered is... Lifted (2010), seem to depict a perfectly good teen surrounded by unfortunate circumstances & bad people. With the teen's rise to success comes certain unexpected loss at the end. The only best part of the movie is near the ending, which still left something more to be desired. The only person that was recognized in the movie is Chris Adkins. Uriah Shelton and Ruben Studdard are the only ones I liked seeing in the movie. Most everyone else didn't seem to fit in, as they weren't what one would expect to see in movies. The viewer is left to figuring things out on there own. The dad didn't resemble anything like the teen, which made one wonder if he was a boyfriend or step-dad. I thought the mother was going to either group therapy or some alcohol anonymous place. We are left wondering if the dope addict mother or the drunken no-good grandfather does any better, since the teen accomplished something. I feel the dad should of lived and the two wasted family members should met their maker.