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First off, this film is chock-full of religion, but that's not what it's about. It could very easily have the same message with a different background rather than religion. Having said that, the main character is torn between the way his parents are guiding him and what his heart is telling him. It shows a man being alone without being lonely, chasing something he doesn't know even exists. There are many heartbreaking moments in this movie, so have out your box of tissues. The comic relief is a bit forced but still not overdone. There are even suspenseful parts that make you wonder what is going to happen and to me that takes good writing. Although there are some disappointments in the story line, it just goes to show that's what life is. Some parts are a but unbelievable, and some are even predictable, but all in all I'd say that this movie was worth the time spent watching it. P.S. It will make your wonder if someone has it in their head that elvis's twin brother never died like they say they did and that he's out there somewhere. Either that or they flat out felt like twisting with elvis's life story.

Chasing Ghosts is a touching movie about a boy, Lucas, trying to figure out what death is all about because he had to deal with an incredible loss at such a young age. He does not seek out help from his parents because they too are hurting in their own way and have lost the capability to connect with him in a way he understands. Instead, he looks for answers at other funerals, and from a man, Chris, who had a first hand encounter with death himself. There is also a love interest in the boy's life with the girl next door, Kimberly, who shares the same personality quirks. There was nothing at all about the movie I did not like. The stereotype of having an overweight redheaded kid as the bully was the only thing that could have been changed. The two children act a bit old for their age but life experience changes children in a profound way and the influence of what parents let their kids do makes each child different. The acting was amazing from everyone in the movie, and the layers of each person's individual story line were seamlessly brought together as a whole throughout the film. The element of loss is directly and indirectly addressed with cliché's but it was put forth in a way that seemed like it was the first time anyone had said it. Kimberly is insanely adorable and Lucas is mega talented. The parents were very believable and Chris's character was heart warming. The score was great. This is the first movie ever that I watched for the second time immediately.