Higher Ground

Movie: Higher Ground

Genre: drama

Synopsis: Corrine (Vera Farmiga, who also directed) has had faith issues all her life.  As a young girl in a ‘Christian’ church, she goes through the motions of accepting Jesus into her life – but did not really mean it.  The movie follows her through her life as she lives an extremely religious life, only to end up still having doubts.

My two cents: An interesting movie.  I am always fascinated by – as well as a bit frightened by – the religious types who feel it is appropriate to pray for everything under the sun – who absolutely believe that everything that happens is God’s will and should be accepted as such.  A woman has a brain tumor that leaves her a vegetable, and her husband says they must accept it as God’s will.  While that type of faith is not my cup of tea.  I enjoyed the movie and thought that Vera Farmiga gave a great performance.  It was very thought provoking to watch her character’s struggle with faith and belief. . . . but this movie will not be everyone’s cup of tea.

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