Heaven's Rain

I watched this movie today after watching the true story on Dateline NBC. This movie has something in it for everyone. Everyone has something to learn from this story and the amazing abilities of the Douglass children. Even though it was surrounded by such a senseless act, it is amazing how some people are able to rise above and make something good happen. I think there is a great lesson for all to learn in this movie, children and adults alike. It teaches you so much about the human spirit. Also teaches us all a wonderful lesson on forgiveness. It also shows us what is important in life. The things people complain about makes them realize (after watching this movie)that their problems are small comparison to what this family had to deal with. It was pretty amazing that Brooks was able to play his father, it was as if he had been an actor his whole life. It was also satisfying to watch Leslie sing, she has a beautiful voice. I am sure their parents are smiling down upon them and are so proud!!! I am in awe of this family and the life lessons they are trying to pass on to the world. I highly recommend this movie, it is awesome!!! Carin M

This is an incredible (true) story of love and forgiveness and illustrates the importance of the lessons imparted early in life and the strength that can come from a loving family.

You need to see this movie. The R rating is uncalled for. There is no graphic violence, nudity or even cursing. A family with teenagers could watch this one for movie night.

For a movie with a small ($1,000,000) budget, the production is excellent and the cinematography is well executed. The acting was terrific, with Brooks Douglass turning in an outstanding first time performance, playing the role of his own father. Mike Vogel is great and has all the mannerisms of Brooks Douglass down cold. Taryn Manning really drew me into the story as Leslie Douglass (Brooks' sister). Erin Chambers was very good as the reporter who ties the whole story together.

I saw Heaven's Rain just a week after it was released in theaters. I was apprehensive, because I knew the subject matter is horrible and sad and I was not sure If I could stomach that kind of story. But, I was very impressed and satisfied overall with the delicate manner that Brooks Douglass used to tell this story. The acting was believable and deep. The story was carefully and gently told, focusing on a meaningful message. Regardless of personal opinions about the events, it is besides the point to me. This film was just as measurably good of a film as so many out there and far better than many of them. This is definitely a good and heartfelt film that kept me interested and caring. It was not too slow, and certainly not at breakneck speed ... it just moves and feels. It is delicately dealt adaption to this real life story and I really enjoyed it and hope to see it again to absorb the fine performances, and to appreciate it again.

Heaven's Rain is a wonderful film about a tragic story. I was very impressed with how the emotions of everyone involved in the story were presented. Mike Vogel does an excellent job portraying Brooks Douglass and walking us through the heartbreak and hope that has occurred in his life. Douglass even portrays his own father, a feat that I'm sure was daunting but helped connect the story to the viewers in a powerful way. In addition, the great performances of Taryn Manning and Erin Chambers help tie the story together. Thank you Brooks Douglass for not only telling your story, but for reminding us all that forgiveness is possible no matter what.

I'm not an American and know nothing about what happened, but on reading afterwards on Wiki about the Douglass family, this film teaches us that crime victims and families of a person who was murdered can forgive the culprits. Could we all learn to forgive that way?