Trust in Love

I saw this one in the theaters a couple of months ago and it was worth it. The audience was engaged and responded well to the emotions in the film. At times I felt like i was watching the movie with family and friends instead of moviegoing strangers. The cast appeared to have fun making this movie-it shows in the performances. The emotions at the end were a real tearjerker-you can tell someone really experienced this story. It's a heartfelt father and son movie that's perfect for families, especially those who might be going through something similar.

The visuals add a layer of depth that makes the emotional moments hit even harder. The pacing allowed the story to build naturally without feeling rushed. Jimi Petulla delivers a standout performance, bringing a raw and authentic energy to his role.

What really struck me was how relatable the film was. It's not just a story about love and trust-it's about the bonds that hold families together, even in tough times. Watching it felt almost therapeutic. This is a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Highly recommend it for a family movie night or anyone looking for a heartfelt, emotional journey.

Reminded me of The Replacements record Don't Tell a Soul-at times...funny, emotional, familiar, dark, loud, chaotic, thought provoking and hopeful. If it sounds like a lot for one movie, it kinda was. They probably had enough story for three movies so it's worth watching a few times. I understand the film is semi autobiographical which would explain why the filmmaker was compelled to say so much at once. While the story line seems a little busy, it also feels honest and real.

Before this, Tim Hazelip, who plays the main characters brother, had never acted before. No drama club, no commercials, he wasn't even an extra. Contrast that with Eric Roberts who has made well over 700 movies. You end up with a lot of texture and a likable, capable cast.

The shots are pretty, the production appears sharp but not slick.

It was as good as or better than 60% of the big budget Hollywood films I've seen so it gets 7 stars.

"Trust in Love" is an incredibly important film, especially for families like mine. Watching the story of a young man coming out really resonated with me, as my daughter came not long ago. The emotions in this movie are real-it's like they captured the emotions we went through as a family. The film does a beautiful job of showing the complexities of love, acceptance, and understanding. The movie also sparked important conversations that other families can benefit from. We all felt connected to different parts of the story for different reasons. As a mother, I was touched to see the father's journey from confusion to unconditional support. It's a reminder that, as parents, the love for our children should always be stronger than our fears. I highly recommend this one.

Way more laughs than I expected. Great story of a family struggling with real issues including a son coming out in high school. Eric Roberts is hilarious.

Lots of twists and turns and lots of memorable characters. Malibu life showcased as it is.

Inspiring ending with surprises of hope.

The dynamic between the mom and dad splitting up is way to close to home, but mistakes by both everywhere until some things happen to change the situation. The attorney interviews had me crying with laughter as I had that in a real life experience.

The surf dude is a superstar. Great casting with Jimi Petulla being a strong anchor to it all.

Loved the feeling I left the movie with.

I would be very interested to see the reason for such a low rating from people. I didn't find anything really out of place. It doesn't promote any bad values, acting is good, it's a relatable story for many and while there are some good ol' cheesy moments, the film is very good altogether. Certainly kept me interested WAY longer than movies with a similar rating. So I don't get the negative reviews at all.

At least for me, this was thoroughly higher quality than most slop from hollywood nowadays and I would watch it again. I only found this movie because I'm a fan of Steelheart and I'm glad I watched it. I think this deserves a high rating. Highly recommend.