The Shack

Such a good portrayal of how our relationship should be with the God the father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

I really loved this movie. Very well done and makes you think :-)

I was amazed at how this movie made me reflect on my own life. It addresses the realness of God, the son & the holy ghost. It addresses forgiveness and makes you look at how important it is. I cried all the way thru this movie. Have tissues ready.

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.

I was given the book by a friend who meant to comfort me after my sons tragic death. It was a remarkable book, but unfortunately not in the way she meant. I spent some 35 years in evangelical Christian churches, mostly full of very nice people. Not thoughtful people, but nice. Since I didnt grow up in a church, I kept noticing a difference between what my fellow churchgoers said about Gods and his trinity-partners Jesus and the Holy Spirits natures and what the Bible actually said about them. This book, and movie, finally brought it out in the open. It was an ah-ha moment that pushed me away from the church entirely. These characteristics are what American Christians would *like* their deity to be like. Its an ideal depiction of justness combined with mercy in the exact proportions that only an all-knowing and all-loving God could provide. But unfortunately, if one reads the Bible without the influence of the typical interpretations and slants given to the narratives, that is not the God of the Bible. *That* God is not merciful, but vengeful. Not just, but capricious. Not loving, but hating all but a small group of the worlds people. Not logical, but amazingly bloodthirsty. God isnt even omniscient enough to recognize individuals when he wrestles with them. The God of the average white evangelical church in America is not recognizable as the one in the Bible, which is why most of the time Christians ignore the Old Testament and its violence and incomprehensible cruelty. For the amount of time I spent reading the Bible, going to Bible Study, tithing (and more) to the church, Im sorry that I didnt read and see this sooner, as it may have given me the insight to know that wishing a God into existence is not the same as having a God who actually has these good characteristics.

Its hard to find fault with a film that is so amazingly well-intentioned. THE SHACK is one of the most beautifully photographed films I have ever seen. The rich scenery and vibrant colors will send a burst of energy to your brain. Also, imagine the hope for the world if lovely and talented Octavia Spencer were God! THE SHACK is a story that tries to explain the unexplainable. Why do bad things happen to good people and why does God not intervene to stop the evil in the world? Sam Worthington stars as Mack Phillips. Hes happily married to a gorgeous and loving wife and has three perfect children. He has a childhood secret that haunts him but life as an adult is perfect until an unimaginable tragedy occurs to rock his world. Its here that the story sometimes veers off the believability path. God invites Mack to a secluded house in the mountains. God is in the form of Octavia Spencer and Jesus and the Holy Spirit are there for good measure. The Holy Trinity cook meals, do dishes and all sorts of domestic chores as they try to revive Macks faith in God and mankind. Its a lovely attempt to give one man hope through his despair but its hard to imagine why God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit reveal themselves to Mack. Yes, God is busy even when she (Octavia) seems to be relaxing. There must be billions of people to help at any given time. THE SHACK does go over the top at times and is a bit long. There is a blend of Scripture and stories from the Bible. Jesus does walk on water which adds some gentle humor. THE SHACK is a sweet movie that will inspire some and confuse others. Its amazingly beautiful to look at. Its a pleasant diversion from the average film but it may leave people with questions than answers.

Wonderful movie and music.

Very interesting and held my interest

If you liked the book, youll love the movie!

The Shack alone is an amazing movie, I’ve watched it twice. I believe watching Restoring The Shack prior to the movie was so very helpful me though. Watching Restoring The Shack help me with all the parables in the movie. I have told everyone about these two wonderful movies. It is worth every penny. I wish I was a book reader and I would read that too, but will be a great gift for Christmas! I think my favorite part was meeting wisdom.