Love, Kennedy

I was blown away by the love in this story. It helped me to want to be a better person and serve others. I want to be more like Kennedy. She loved fearlessly.

Once in a great while a film comes along that you want to share with all of your loved ones. LOVE, KENNEDY is one such film. I had the opportunity to see it at the advance screening and was deeply touched by this true story of a young woman's battle with a rare terminal disease. Because of her and her family's belief system they are able keep their faith and have a positive influence on hundreds of people who come to know and love Kennedy and her great strength. Director T.C. Christensen is attracted to true stories of people of faith meeting challenges of life. His 17 MIRACLES, EPHRAIM'S RESCUE and THE COKEVILLE MIRACLE were three such stories. LOVE, KENNEDY is the latest and one that will touch the hearts of families. If you have the opportunity of seeing this in a limited run theatrical screening please do so. If not, then watch for it to show up on streaming services or on Blu-ray/DVD in the Fall of 2017. After seeing the film I purchased the book KENNEDY'S HUGS and couldn't put it down. This along with the film has made for a very uplifting experience. The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sept. 26, 2017. Now everyone in search of something uplifting will have the opportunity to experience this very special film.

Helps you understand the important things in life and to always be positive even when bad things happen.

Tragic story, I get that...really I do. The acting is horrible, every single actor is bad. The entire cast and the extras. The voice over is droll, and makes it more unbearable.

I seen the commercial on the TV and I really really wanted to watch that movie. I when I finally found it and watched it it threw me completely offguard. I love the story about this little girl true story by the way. I would definitely recommend it And I would recommend a box of tissues or two. Thank you to the Hansen family For such a loving and giving story my heart goes out to you amen.

Quality and acting is on par with other movies from the Christian inspirational genre. The actors have something deeper vested in the story, which makes their acting more believable ironically than higher budget productions. I must admit I have *never* liked Christian inspirational movies and i rarely write reviews, but this film so successfully told its story, it was worth commenting on. This team knocked one out of the ballpark. Sometimes too cute, yet touching and thought-provoking. A beautiful tribute to Kennedy's legacy.

Since I am still recovering from minor surgery and restricted to home, I have been watching a lot of movies. I selected this one based on the 85% rating from the audience and did no further checking before buying. For the first 50 minutes it was fun and sad and sometimes funny; but little by little the emphasis on the wonderful benefits of Mormonism began to overwhelm the story. There are no nasty kids in Utah; and only one snide adult who immediately apologized so we didn't really get a chance to hate her. Otherwise every one and every thing was wonderful. The "miracle" hinted throughout the film came in the form of a lapsed member of the church being brought back to the fold by visiting LDS missionaries and the spirit of Kennedy - good for them, of course, but not something I could relate to. Post viewing research has encouraged me to avoid any other films directed by T. C. Christensen.

Let's be honest. The acting and script leave much to be desired. Except for the girl who plays Kennedy, she's really believable as a blind girl. The movie has the feel of a low-budget movie put together by Kennedy's friends and family to remember her. But there's something fresh and realistic about it, and it's a beautiful movie, regardless. Kennedy is portrayed as a real 15-year-old girl. She's spiritual, but also a funny, boy-crazy, annoying big sister who could easily be your daughter or niece, and in that, it's beautiful. If the family ever reads this, I'd like to say thank you for sharing your daughter's story.

Movie Title: Love, Kennedy Grade: B Rating: PG, 92 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story, this movie requires a box of tissues when watching. The touching film will break your heart and fill it with love at the same time. Written and directed by T.C. Christensen, it's perfect for LDS families whose faith will be strengthened, but also uplifting and inspiring for those not of the Mormon faith. Uplifting theme: Love one another. "God has bigger plans for your family." - missionary Things I liked: I love watching Jasen Wade in all of his movies. Partly, I think it's because I think he's handsome, but mostly because I think he does a great job evoking real emotion. His acting is believable and flows easily. 5 year old Kennedy, played by Scarlett Hazen, is absolutely adorable. Teenage Kennedy, played by Tatum Chiniquy, is so pretty with such a gorgeous smile, perfect teeth, and the long, beautiful hair I wish I had. She did a great job and glows with the beauty from within, which is even better than the outside. I was impressed when someone said something unkind about Kennedy and her father patiently explained her illness. When the person apologized, Kennedy's mom simply said, "That's OK. You didn't know." Oh, that more people were kind and forgiving like that. Kennedy's little brother's name is Beau, played by Brennin Williams. I have a son named Bo, so I immediately liked him. I loved seeing pictures and videos of the real people at the end of the movie. Keep watching during the final rolling credits. Many of the scenes were actually filmed in the Hansen family's real home, as well as other locations where Kennedy's experiences took place. I was impressed that Jason and Heather Hansen's faith never seemed to waiver. I'm sure that in real life, they often struggled with the unique challenges that their family faced, but they held tightly to each other and their faith, so they were able to bear it all so beautifully. Things I didn't like: Viewers who aren't Mormon won't recognize LDS Primary songs or Book of Mormon stories that are referenced in the film, but they aren't crucial to understanding the story. The movie can get heavy with sad scenes, one after another. There is an attempt to include some lighter moments, but overall it's a really sad movie. · This will never be a big Hollywood blockbuster, but it's a touching story that will make you hug those around you a little tighter. It feels a little bit more like a loving eulogy than a feature film, but that doesn't mean it won't tug at your heart. It lacks tension and arc that are the time-tested formula for great films; however, this sweet tribute to a remarkable young woman and her family is respectful and inspiring. Funny lines: "Maybe it's a part of the plan." – Heather Hansen (Heather Beers) "I'd like to see a copy of that plan!" – Jason Hansen (Jasen Wade) "She thinks she's the best cheerleader in the world." – Jason "She is!" – Heather Interesting lines: "Get aggressive! That's how we stand up to a bully!" – Jasen "But Daddy…why not just love her?" – Kennedy "Today's going to be a great day." – Heather "It always is." – Kennedy "Can anyone tell me why Kennedy doesn't have any challenges?" – coach "Because she doesn't see them that way." – cheerleader "When you hug her, you can feel the goodness, the beauty she has inside." – coach (Wow, I'd love it if people felt that way about me when I hugged them!) Tips for parents: This movie is 98% sad, so be prepared. Your teenage daughters will bawl their eyes out. Your sons will make up some excuse to leave the room. To learn more about Batten Disease, go to www.bdsra.org If you want to cry some more, check out the book based on the true story Kennedy's Hugs No profanity or objectionable material at all. Thank you! There is, of course, a lot of discussion of death. MOVIE REVIEW MOM @trinaboice

Tricky, they sneak it's a Mormon family in there. Being a Christian I think this being a Mormon movie should be in the description...misleading others away from the truth of Jesus Christ. All Christian movies don't sneak it in to be misleading, you know it's faith based.