Anything Is Possible
Anything Is Possible

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Anything Is Possible

2013
Movie
94 min
English

Ethan Bortnick plays the leading role as Nathan,a young boy who's separated from his mother when she goes missing during a trip to Japan to help after the tsunami. The movie explores issues like homelessness, military family life and adoption. Ethan co-wrote the music with Grammy award winning songwriter and producer, Gary Baker and will also score the entire film. Ethan will become the youngest actor to co-write the soundtrack and play the leading role in a feature film. When Army lieutenant, MARGARET PETERS (Lacy Chabert) goes missing during a tsunami rescue mission in Japan, back in Detroit, her son, NATHAN (Ethan Bortnick), discovers that his father GEORGE (Jonathan Bennett) isn't his biological father. Learning that Child Care Services could take him away, Nathan runs away before his father can explain. While George goes on a frantic search, Nathan takes to the streets of Detroit where he meets CAPTAIN MILES, a homeless Iraqi war veteran. Captain Miles takes the boy under his ...

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users85%
Director: Brandon AlexanderGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman named Sarah struggles to find her place in the world, dealing with past trauma and uncertain future. She meets David, a charming but enigmatic artist, who helps her confront her fears and embrace the possibility of happiness. Their burgeoning relationship is tested by external pressures and internal doubts, forcing them to decide if their connection is strong enough to overcome the obstacles.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with many praising its heartfelt performances and emotional depth, while some critics found the plot predictable and occasionally sentimental. Audiences generally responded well to the romantic storyline and its themes of hope and resilience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sincere emotional core and relatable characters.

  • Noted for strong lead performances that carry the narrative.

  • Some found the romantic arc to be a bit formulaic at times.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's uplifting message and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many found it to be a touching and inspiring story about overcoming personal struggles, though a few wished for more originality in the plot.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in a small, independent studio in Los Angeles, with much of the set decoration done by the cast and crew themselves to keep costs down.

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