Self-absorbed Natalie needs a new roommate in order to help maintain her lifestyle. Her ninth roommate is Iris who is very eccentric. Stuttering, childlike, horrible dresser, yet willing to give a stranger her lunch and most people come to love her. It's nice to have a Christian-based storyline and the main character guiding us towards Jesus. It's also nice to see Erin Bethea as I enjoyed her in Fireproof. But the acting and script were HORRIBLE. The special effects with the climatic scene was not up to par. Is this our First Fruits? I would not recommend this movie. Sorry, it's really that bad.
Plot summary
Iris, an eccentric altruist, comes to live with the self-absorbed, compulsive, snobby Natalie, who is her complete opposite. Iris’ antics and Christ-like sacrificial love, totally transform everyone she meets.
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April 22, 2020 at 05:41 PM
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Horrible acting and script
A touching 'comedy' based around a memorable character
Being in my 60s I usually find comedies based around young 'modern' people far from appealing! But I thought I'd give this one a go, and I'm very glad I did. As a whole Christian themed films have improved by leaps and bounds over the last decade or so. The bar has been set much higher than it was (by the likes of Jefferson Moore et al), and this film certainly reaches. Although it's a Christian film, just watch it with a mind to identifying with the characters in it. You won't be diappointed.
Just like a Pollyanna
I have to say this particular Christian film I enjoyed very much. It might have
something to do with star Alyssa Addison and the character of the eternally
optimistic Iris Kreedle that she created.
To say that Addison is socially a misfit is putting it mildly. But when Erin Bethea
who is looking for a roommate to share expenses with in their apartment she's
not in a position to choose.
It starts off slow but Addison gradually wins over people. If not here personality which admittedly an acquired taste it's her work on behalf of a kid's
shelter. She's the very definite of generous. In fact Bethea gets downright
jealous.
This is a reworking of the Pollyanna story which goes back to Mary Pickford in
silents and of course Hayley Mills for Disney Studios. Addison to be commended for creating this infectious personality. Once seen not likely to
be fogotten.