“I Can Only Imagine,” which came out in 2018, tells the story of MercyMe’s Bart Millard (played by J. Michael Finley). The movie follows his life from childhood through experiences like dealing with an abusive father (Dennis Quaid), finding love with Madeline Carroll's character, forming the band, struggling during early tours, getting a manager (Trace Adkins), and ultimately achieving success with their signature so…

It’s unlikely this movie will be recognized as a significant piece of religious cinema or an examination of male power dynamics, but it does succeed in being a worthwhile film centered around a memorable tune...

It’s a really nice film. 😊 To be frank, I didn’t anticipate being that impressed, but I wanted to help MercyMe, and I generally try to show my appreciation whenever a movie theater shows something wholesome like this. I was genuinely surprised by the quality of the production. It had the feel of a major motion picture—though I have no idea what the actual budget was—and it avoided that artificiality you often …