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Special Features
Audio commentary by director David Nixon and writer/co-director Patrick Doughtie
Making-of featurette
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A boozing postal worker finds his life turned upside down by a boy struggling with cancer. Young Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) faces his cancer with a strong spirit and good humor, and maintains his faith by writing letters to God--letters that the neighborhood's new mailman, Brady McDaniels (Jeffrey Johnson), doesn't know how to handle. Gradually, McDaniels finds himself drawn into the Doherty family's life… and drawn to Tyler's lonely mother, Maddy (Robyn Lively). Letters to God is earnest and family friendly, with moments of slapstick humor to leaven Tyler's troubled circumstances. Any viewer's response to Letters to God will depend on his or her faith; devout Christians will find it a sincere and uplifting testament to God's love, while non-Christians will find it saccharine and heavy-handed. But it's certainly a polished production, with professional cinematography, a cleanly written (if a bit obvious) script, and solid performances from the attractive cast. --Bret Fetzer
Product Description
Robyn Lively, Jeffrey Johnson, Michael Bolton. Tyler is only 8 and battling cancer. Every day he copes by sending his prayers to God in letter form and his mailman Brady picks them up. But with no address the Post Office can reach, the already disillusioned carrier tends to the letters as best he can in this true story of hope and faith. 2009/color/113 min/PG-13/fullscreen.
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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The movie has a wonderful message and more than being sad it was uplifting.
While the movie does tug at your heart strings. Letters to God is a good movie. We want Tyler to get better. We want his family and friends to be strong. We want everyone who is touched by his story to find the Lord.
The acting is good. The storyline moves and you find yourself really caring about these people. I love the scenes of Tyler and his friend Samantha. Tyler and his brother. Brady the mailman who eventually is saved by Tyler's Letters to God are all very moving.
Not overly religious? Don't worry.
While it is obviously a religious movie, I don't believe messages are crammed down your throat as in some religious themed movies. The movie is a feel good movie with a beautiful message of friendship, strength, inspiration, prayer, second chances and dignified endings.
While the movie does tug at your heart strings. Letters to God is a good movie. We want Tyler to get better. We want his family and friends to be strong. We want everyone who is touched by his story to find the Lord.
The acting is good. The storyline moves and you find yourself really caring about these people. I love the scenes of Tyler and his friend Samantha. Tyler and his brother. Brady the mailman who eventually is saved by Tyler's Letters to God are all very moving.
Not overly religious? Don't worry.
While it is obviously a religious movie, I don't believe messages are crammed down your throat as in some religious themed movies. The movie is a feel good movie with a beautiful message of friendship, strength, inspiration, prayer, second chances and dignified endings.
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Dear God,
Would you please inspire film-makers to make more movies like the Letters to God that I just watched. The world you created for us has become a very cold place with hate, greed and violence everywhere. Hollywood adds to this by continuing to make movies and Reality Shows that depict the worst in our society. This movie gave me a renewed hope that there are still good people and values on our Planet Earth and hopefully with your help, Writers, Directors and Producers will create more films like this one.
Regardless of your religiousl persuasion, I think a person would have a heart of stone not to have been touched by the message of this movie. We all have or will have many difficult challenges and situations in our lives. As I watched the film, I felt comforted to know that I wasn't alone in the way I have felt at times as trials came into my life.
I hope people who see this will get in touch with you soon and share this with their family, friends and neighbors. One of the best movies that had a powerful message since I saw Pay it Forward, which has caught on in our Politically Correct Society. Thank you God for the people that made this movie.
Would you please inspire film-makers to make more movies like the Letters to God that I just watched. The world you created for us has become a very cold place with hate, greed and violence everywhere. Hollywood adds to this by continuing to make movies and Reality Shows that depict the worst in our society. This movie gave me a renewed hope that there are still good people and values on our Planet Earth and hopefully with your help, Writers, Directors and Producers will create more films like this one.
Regardless of your religiousl persuasion, I think a person would have a heart of stone not to have been touched by the message of this movie. We all have or will have many difficult challenges and situations in our lives. As I watched the film, I felt comforted to know that I wasn't alone in the way I have felt at times as trials came into my life.
I hope people who see this will get in touch with you soon and share this with their family, friends and neighbors. One of the best movies that had a powerful message since I saw Pay it Forward, which has caught on in our Politically Correct Society. Thank you God for the people that made this movie.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie came out at the appropriate time and I was lucky enough to watch it at a time in my life when I was asking for a sign from above. God, thank you for hearing my prayers, for answering them through this movie, and for re-lightening in me the flame of not giving-up.It's definitely a movie that is worth seeing and will helped you find your path and purpose.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Realistic!
A great movie, full of love and inspiration. Real life, no fantasy! Anyone who watches it will be wonderfully moved.
Published 1 day ago by Bill Field
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very heartwarming story.....
The story of a young boy who writes letters to God, while battling cancer. He shows bravery and love because of his faith in God. Read more
Published 7 days ago by D. Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sad
This movie is really sad. The little boy suffers from Cancer and his wish is for cancer not to exist in children and he starts a fund for it. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Jessi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keep Tissues Handy...
You're going to need them for this movie. But what an inspiring portrayal of faith in God and through that faith the strength to face whatever comes your way. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Kasey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie, based on real story
First time I was watching that movie at the theater after my friends recomendation. When we seat in the theatre before the movie began some people were having fun and joking and I... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Rich Romaniak
5.0 out of 5 stars
great message
have not yet finished watching it but its part of my faith and i like movies that help build that
Published 20 days ago by Randy E Ray
4.0 out of 5 stars
family movie
I watched this last night, it was great, very heartwarming. A little bit of a tear jerker in some parts, very up lifting, and realizing it is a true story makes it that much... Read more
Published 21 days ago by melanie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Letters to God
This movie is very good, since all my family like to watch over and over, especially my son and my husband.
Published 21 days ago by Irene Reyes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent story
Excellent story powerful moving, and makes you realize what life is all about. Everyone should watch this movie to understand what is really important in life.
Published 23 days ago by Chris Ruhren
5.0 out of 5 stars
This movie is great in sooo many ways
I absolutely love this movie. It will make you hold your kids a little closer, have compassion for those with children in situations that are hard to understand, and appreciate... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Tareh
