FuzzyTagz
If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.
Merolliv
I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.
Livestonth
I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
Micah Lloyd
Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.
international367
To cut to the chase, this is an alternate life movie about Elvis. The star of the movie has a shocking resemblance to Elvis both physically & vocally. The music is fantastic ..... makes you want to get up & dance!! The production values are fine and Ray Liotta is, of course, always watchable in any movie. And I appreciated the fact they did an accurate (and respectful) view of Evangelical Christian life in years gone by. I found myself getting renewed and refreshed in my spirit as I viewed this picture. The star of the movie is seeking to find God's direction & purpose in his life thru his music ability. How he handles this journey thru life is one of the most spiritually satisfying times I've ever had in front of a DVD player. I was a bit disappointed in the last quarter of the film, but overall a very enjoyable movie. Rated PG, but no questionable material.
markasscarlyle
The story is so basic and predictable, the acting is brutal, but...... It's like a watchable TV movie. I did watch it all and .... Simply put its terrible movie making but I enjoyed parts of it enough to want to watch it to the end... Train wreck or car accident type idea ...curious as to how predictable it will be to the end. The music is more basic than the Beatles But it's catchy and sounds like Elvis and I guess that's why I watched the whole movie. The veteran actors are obviously putting in time and the director took the first or second takes to keep within budget. Every thing is stereotypical 1950's language, slang and morals. The dialogue is hilarious I assume the writers were doing things tongue in cheek.
tysfam4
I see why the critics didn't like this movie. There's no violence, profanity or nudity & nothing blows up. It was moving & inspirational, well acted & the music was great. I should know never to pay attention to the critics anyway, I NEVER agree with them. It just makes me angry that a good movie like this goes unnoticed, and never promoted because it doesn't fit into Hollywood's agenda. I thought the storyline was original & interesting, and it was refreshing to see people of faith portrayed in such a sweet & sympathetic way. I think Blake Rayne is very talented & I would like to see him in other movies, and Ray Liotta & Ashley Judd were terrific.
Jerome D.
The movie did not blow me out of the water, but it was a decent movie for the night. "The Identical" is an era film more than anything else - there's a broad sample of life back in the 1900s and it's pretty accurate. The twins are also a call back to Elvis, with a "what if someone (like Elvis) had a living twin who looked and sounded just like him?" There's a strong religious theme. The acting is mediocre. It's certainly kid-friendly, and unlike some movies no one is actually going to be in pain if they choose to watch it. It's an interesting enough story; but it breaks no molds and the music, story, and acting failed to bring any tears to my eyes or raise important questions. For me, the emphasis was placed too strongly on the "Identical's" identity issues,
