A Promise to Astrid

I watched the movie and then read the book. Yes there was alot of diiferences. However I think that is the way it is most movies based on true stories. Hollywood changes some of the story line to fit into the making of the movie. The young lady playing Cindy Is from the Urkain so her acting maybe a little different than what we are used to in the US. If you read the book the actor portraying and Astrid had a lot in common. I sure hope it will eventually be put on DVD soon so I can give it to friends. I have already passed the book to a couple of my friends. I watched the movie with an open mind with lesson we are supposed to learn from Astrid. She was a special lady with a sweet and kind spirit. We should all follow her example

Yes this is not the kind of production quality we have become accustom to, but, what a sweet show, in part, because it is a not about production but the story. Be prepared to be asking the question "couldn't have been done as a quality motion picture," but also be prepared to have your heart strings pulled at..... What a beautiful woman, wish we all had a neighbor like her, or even better, could be a neighbor like her.

This movie inspired me to be a better person. Loved it!!

For what it is (low budget and a Christian film) it's rather good in my opinion. Not being a Christian myself I'm one of the rare types that still love the books and movies simply for the feel good story telling and those stories about overcoming the odds against you. Astrid was very clearly an amazing woman who touched many lives. If you're looking for great production quality go elsewhere, but if you are the type more interested in just seeing a story of a real life person that will make you smile or tear up this is a good option for you.

It's a faith-based film. If you don't like them, you likely won't care for this one. That said, it's probably the best (least ghastly) faith-based film I've seen.

The acting was good enough, considering their short (or no) experience and the obvious low budget. I have NO problem with low budget films. In fact, I rather enjoy them - I feel like I might just be seeing early work of an unknown master. So I give them a chance and don't much care if they don't have funds for all the best stuff.

That said, who the hell let JoAnn F. Peterson wear that wig?!?!!! It looked absurd and was quite distracting. Pretty much any person you find walking down the sidewalk could find a better wig for her. It made it a bit hard to look at her, which is a shame. She is new to acting and I thought she did a good job.

It's a sweet story and just the thing for a particular kind of Christian. But if you're looking for depth or complexity, this isn't your story.