Ameriatch
One of the best films i have seen
KnotStronger
This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
Michelle Ridley
The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity
Jenni Devyn
Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.
queenofhairspray
The entire film is a little boy trying to use telekinesis to bring his father home from war... yes seriously.
While the movie is one of those 'Christian' productions about faith, it's like the film equivalent of a watery chicken soup coated in buttercream frosting; it's supposed to be good for you, but it's cheaply made and coated in so much sweet stuff that it's hard to finish and leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Also, it is completely unrealistic and misleading; God is not a genie in a bottle who grants wishes, and having faith doesn't get you everything you want.
If all that doesn't bother you, watching a small child use racial slurs for an hour and a half probably will. As stated by other reviewers, not one adult (not even the priest trying to help the boy) tell him that referring to anyone as JAP isn't a very Christian thing to do. (never mind the disrespecting of his elders) Especially when said little boy is being bullied and called names himself throughout the entire film. (dwarf, midgit etc.). And if THAT doesn't set off your alarm bells then the fact that this film (and the title character) are NAMED after the codename for the atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima should; 66,000 people were killed as a direct result of the Hiroshima blast, and 69,000 were injured to varying degrees. Of those deaths, ONLY 20,000 were members of the Imperial Japanese Army.
Not cute, not a wholesome or realistic story, and not worth the time.
floraposteschild
A little boy, with the help of a colourful animal sidekick (aka an old Japanese man), endeavours to do God's will in an effort to bring his father home from World War II. Could a certain famous bomb become involved in the hijinks? Anything is possible! This movie inspired me to read a book. If only the producers had done the same. A poorly written waste of a fine cast, and Kevin James. Somehow, Little Boy manages to be even more racist than 1940s California, and profoundly uninformed about the times in which it is set. Putrid. Should be popular with Evangelicals. SPOILER: never mind the nuclear holocaust, daddy's home!
sallydahl
A must see movie if you love wholesome content, inspiring messages, great performances delivered by actors and appealing cinematography. I absolutely loved this film on so many levels. I wasn't the least bit surprised that the New York Times and Washington Post literally poked fun at it, as the message of faith is rarely embraced by mainstream media. But, don't let that stop you from giving this film a chance. I sat and watched it by myself, just looking for something heart warming before bedtime. I got so much more. Cried like a baby and slept like one too. This is truly one of the best films I have seen in a very, very long time. Jakob Salvati delivered an excellent performance and the supporting cast sealed the deal. This film will not disappoint.
kris-53098
This movie was amazing. I simply loved it. This is a wonderful movie of faith, love, hope and endurance. I wish everyone would love as much as this little boy. A little boy who learned he only needed enough faith the size of a mustard seed to change the world.I thought the acting was wonderful. The young actor who played Pepper did such a great job. I laughed, I rallied for him against the bullies, I cried. I thought the town setting was wonderful, almost like you were living there. I also loved the other story lines in the movie. From learning who you real enemies are to dealing with bullies and insecure people, to building true friendships to staying faithful to your spouse. I also loved the list that Pepper was given by the priest to help build and execute his faith. I think we all need this list. A list that helps us remember its not about us. It never has been.