Breakthrough
Breakthrough

Breakthrough

2019
Movie
90 min
Slovenian

Young partisan resistance fighter commander Franc Sever Franta faces an impossible task when he has to rescue 500 freedom fighters surrounded and outnumbered by a Nazi German division high in the mountains in harsh winter condition.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users93%
Director: Roxane DawsonGenres: Drama, Family, Faith

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, this film follows a mother's unwavering faith as her son is miraculously revived after being submerged in icy water for a prolonged period. While doctors are baffled by his recovery, the community rallies around the family, offering support and hope. The story explores the power of prayer, determination, and the bonds that hold a family together in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Critical Reception

Breakthrough was generally met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its emotional impact and the performances, particularly Chrissy Metz. Audiences, especially those with a faith-based perspective, often responded more favorably, connecting deeply with the film's inspirational message and themes of hope and resilience. However, some critics found the narrative to be overly sentimental or predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its uplifting and inspirational true story.
  • Chrissy Metz's performance as the determined mother was frequently highlighted as a strength.
  • Some critics found the film's overt religious messaging and dramatic structure to be overly sentimental or formulaic.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly approved of 'Breakthrough,' appreciating its powerful true story, inspirational message, and the emotional journey of the family. Many viewers found it to be a moving and faith-affirming film that offered hope and encouragement.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('I Still Believe').

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of John Smith, who survived a near-fatal drowning incident in 2015, and the events were documented in the book 'The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Father's Faith in Action' by Joyce Smith.

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