The Shack

2017 • 132 minutes
4.5
1.63K reviews
21%
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PG-13
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Eligible
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Based on the NEW YORK TIMES best-selling novel, THE SHACK takes us on a father's uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips (Sam Worthington) spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa (Octavia Spencer). Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy, and change his life forever.
Rating
PG-13

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4.5
1.63K reviews
Denleemel
July 25, 2017
That so many cannot discern all the heretical theology in the book and in this movie is a testament to the Biblical ignorance that is so prevalent in our modern societies. And for those who believe sound doctrine does not matter, show their ignorance of Scripture also. There is such a thing as soul damning doctrines, even though you may not believe so, or understand how it can be so. And if you mock or malign those who speak up against the subtil deceptions of Satan, you become a participant in his evil work.
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Sami R 04
June 27, 2017
Ok so first of all Jesus was not a woman. Look in the Bible, do you ever see where God sent His "daughter" to die on the cross. No. Didn't think so. Second of all Jesus was a Jew, not an African American. There are several references for that in the Bible. And third the whole idea of making almighty God into a black woman and calling her "papa" is blasphemous. The people who think this movie is Biblical need to take a closer look at the Bible. This movie is a deception. Don't watch it...
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Willie Singleton III
December 23, 2021
Let's start out by saying there is no hell. This movie does one thing right, and that's emphasize that God doesn't try people with evil. He's not killing children, and puppies. But, as far as depicting him as a woman in any way is wrong. Thinking that He would even talk to anyone that didn't live up to immaculate standards is wrong. Other than the little bit of truth tucked in with all the garbage, hopefully people will take something from this movie as intended.
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