The Goal

In a time when it's all about the money, it is good to know that passion and stick-to-it can get you so far. Darla Rae has brought an incredible array of local talent and resources to bear to create a genuine, emotional and inspirational movie to life. It is something many people may not get, but those who are ready to realize their own lives, their own mortality and their own blessings will embrace and cherish. I hope more people will get to see how important every person's life is and see that this movie is truly about how each and every one of us has something we are struggling with. The movie takes an approach not often seen - that of the people who really struggle with an accident, not just the injured person, but all those that it affects. And finally, that even after such a tragedy, that their can be a new, albeit, a different life. Thank you Darla for your enduring perspiration to bring this to the world!

It's obvious that this film was made with little or no resources.But I found it to be truthful and realistic in the approach of telling what families go through when tragedy strikes.It doesn't matter whether your tragedy is a spinal cord injury or just a great loss of a life from the one you once knew.This story will Inspire and Encourage you.If it doesn't then you have no heart or compassion. It's a shame that this movie hasn't been out there in the way Facing the Giants has,because it's as every bit as good,if not better.Yes they touch on Christian belief,and they didn't have some big point where the main character was converted to Christianity,but his family was a family of faith before a tragic accident,and they stayed true to their faith.They told their story and belief in a way without beating you over the head with the Bible or Christianeese. This movie should be broadcast on lifetime,or cable somewhere.It has the ability to Inspire and Encourage many people.These athletes featured in this story are amazing.As an athlete I'm sure some athletes may find this sappy,but it's life is not always about being the tough guy.I say great job to the Cast and Crew,and I hope they continue to do more films like The Goal.

Truly one of a kind very inspirational. the story of The Goal is well made. my favorite part is when the camera is on the dolly entering through the aisle of the church. camera work and shots seem to be fluent and well planned out. the actors also did a very good job. I also like the locations as well. camera cuts are perfect and match to each new scene change. the hospital scene is also another favorite. the music fits every scene perfectly. Darla Rae has brought you an inspirational film that the whole family can watch. I found it to be truthful and realistic in the approach of telling what families go through when tragedy strikes. Darla has shown us miracles can happen. Congrats to the cast and crew, you all did an excellent job.

as someone who became a C5/C6 quadriplegic just a little under one year ago, I appreciated this movie's theme (it is only under adverse circumstances, that one's true character shows). The portrayal of the struggle, both mental and physical, to overcome paralysis due to spinal injury (especially at higher, cervical levels) is pretty close to dead on as far as my own struggle is concerned. The actors do a good job at showing how a person with a cervical level spinal cord injury realistically would move. I do wish they could have done a better job of explaining the injuries. Often, people think that paralysis means lack of feeling, when in reality it really only means that the person has limited mobility and, or dexterity Along with mild two severe levels of nerve pain.

one thing that was interesting to me about this film was their choice to include the theme of depending on God for strength and courage to deal with the struggle of a spinal injury. Although there were obvious things, such as the pastor and his wife along with the church they work at, the movie really didn't delve very far into the topic of faith. This is not to criticize the filmmaker, only to say that I thought it was interesting that they included such a deep issue, and yet (by my perception) did not decide to go very far into it. This is just my opinion obviously, but I thought it would have been interesting to hear more of how the family and friends of the young men were depending on their faith to get through the challenges they were faced With.

The movie was very enjoyable and I gave it a 7/10 simply because some of the storytelling was confusing as far as the intertwining of the two young mens' lives, and each of their struggles with spinal cord injuries/parallelization. Although there are some typical low- budget movie clichés, including bad lighting, over acting, strange non sequitur dialogue or comments, uncomfortable camera angles, etc. I really thought those minor things did not matter, as the movie was over all incredibly uplifting, and not at all something that would make me feel uncomfortable to watch with my parents.

if you are dealing with a spinal cord injury, whether you your self are injured or someone around you has any injury, I highly recommend that you see this movie. It could really inspire you and perhaps change your perspective.

This movie showcases what is possible and what you can overcome regardless of the obstacles. It would be cliché to say the old saying "when life gives you lemons..." but this film takes that concept and shows that there is ALWAYS something you can do.

The only way to be defeated in life is to give up, and "The Goal" shows regardless of the challenges in your life, you can always succeed if you can get your heart and mind driving together towards your goal.

This film also shows that just because you have a plan in life, does not mean that your future is written. There are always changes, and this film follows two young men who's paths were interrupted and they were faced with making a choice.