Unplanned: La storia vera di Abby Johnson

Ignore the bad rap. Don't pay attention to the negative comments. Go with a clean skate and make your own opinion. This film is not about religion. This film is about the right to live of all children. All lives matter!

I took my 4 kids, age 16-9, & I read the parental guide before hand. I was surprised at how good this movie was and how well such a horrific topic was scripted. It was not as bloody or graffic as most videos, games, or anything else kids see daily, other than the fact that it was about a real life issue that most would rather not discuss. It's not a film just for religious people or Christians. It's a movie for all people because all lives, especially the unborn, matter because they are our future.

At the beginning of the movie, there is an amazing ultrasound scene of an abortion that will stay with you forever. It should have been repeated later in the movie for dramatic purposes. Script, acting, and direction are all solid if uninspired, but there is surprisingly little emotional impact until the very end. The material is so powerful that the movie should be a must see. Despite "R" rating, should be shown to all teens in high school.

I'm not sure why this movie was rated R, but it does contain about 3 sequences that will make you squeamish if you don't like the sight of blood. Pure Flix has come a long way and this movie is well produced, timely, and potent. It will make you laugh, cry, think, and maybe even squirm a little bit. Also, the content is incredibly timely. Abby's story is intense and the actress portraying her does a superb job. Very few cheesy moments in this film--it deserves to be taken seriously.

Before seeing this movie I noticed that the majority of people tended towards giving it one star or ten stars. I perused the one star ratings and noted that many indicated that the acting was very poor. Since that has often historically been the case with Christian productions, I thought it might be so. I went to see the movie and can honestly say that the acting was fine and the story gripping, compelling, possibly life changing. I am pro-life. If I had not been and if I had much humanity in me at all I would likely be pro-life after watching this movie. I hope and pray that many who might someday have an abortion would see this movie first.