The Shack

I originally got this movie from the library - it is a very insightful, thought provoking, inspirational movie. Liked it so much I bought it!

I love watching this movie it is a reminder to keep going in life.

I was suggested to read this book. I started to read the first four chapters and I had to put it down. I couldnt go any further. The anguish was too great for me. After a couple of days I picked it up again and paragraph by paragraph stepped through the anguish the father was experiencing. On his journey he makes a decision that puts him in touch with people who really changes his life and feeling of so much anger, hatred and getting even with the cause of the recent past. The book puts word pictures in your mind which makes the book much more understanding than the movie. The descriptions of the surroundings actions of what is going on with the people he met, makes him confused at first. All of this is going to come together later on. One is the doing the cooking at the Shack, one is working in a shed, working on a wood project and the other is working in the garden. The garden is a mess but she asks him (the father) to help her with a project she is working on. They finish their work and the soil is ready for a new planting. What are you going to plant here? The father asks. Youll see. One of those books you just cant put down. Even those first few chapters were difficult for me, I am a father too. The love for your children makes you want to do only the best for them. Even when one of your children goes missing, youre not going to stop until you find the answer. A very intriguing and exciting story of people who are struggling with their faith. Ive offered this book to many other people I know, but they said they already read it.

Wonderful movie and music.

IT REMINDS US THAT GOD WILL ALWAYS USE ANYWAYS TO REACH US.

Doesnt play on a PC if you dont have the right software. Plays wonderful on a basic DVD player.

Inspiring. Wondrously, exquisitely, and beautifully filmed., Great actors with humanity and kindness. I loved seeing the faces and characters of God. At times I was afraid that the narrative would fall into platitudes, but the story resurrected itself, dealt with challenging issues, and ended with a positive message: Nice pacing. There were points when the message was awkward and problematic, but it also had transcendent moments. We need more movies with loving hope, and that transcend religiosity.

Definitely recommend if you are a spiritual person. Helps you deal with your thoughts and emotions spiritually. Great performance by all actors and actresses. Standout Octavia Spencer. A must see.

I read The Shack a few years ago but just wasnt ready to work through it/accept the whole version of God & pain & forgiveness. Watched the movie on Pure Flix a few months ago & it really pierced my heart. Im reading the book again & will undoubtedly watch this DVD again. Religious concepts that were pounded into my head as a child made everything related to God about His wrath, about Him being this unreachable force who was ready & willing to smite me whenever I mess up. While I was introduced to a real & loving God in my early adulthood, I never really felt like, well, like He actually cared/cares. This movie has opened up a new outlook for me - given me I believe a more accurate view of Jesus & God & the Spirit - & genuine Divine love. Very glad to have been reintroduced to Papa. Looking forward to getting to know Him better.

Great movie. Watched it more than 1 time. It was so good. The whole family liked it.