SAINT RALPH (Released to Theaters Canada 2004)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Saint Ralph has much to say about faith and determination. It becomes a quality story because of that main theme. The script has been solidly built with good timing that moves the story along fluidly. There is a strong underlying theme that addresses a young man’s move into puberty that some audiences may object to while others will accept as a fact of life. But for those who object, be forewarned that this story runs two themes simultaneously. As well as a third theme of a young man’s tremendous desire to see his mother recover from a deadly illness. Adam Butcher performs outstandingly as Ralph Walker, the main character of this story. Watch for Campbell Scott acting the role of Father George Hibbert. 

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Storyline

 This drama film is about a boy who needs his mother to survive and live so he is not an orphan and the steps he takes to work a miracle. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Michael McGowan for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Teza Lawrence, Andrea Mann, and Seaton McLean for making the film possible. Cast includes Adam Butcher and Campbell Scott 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie has heart and gives a reality touch of the work required to succeed at an occupation, in this case winning a Marathon run. It is a quality watch despite the preoccupation with puberty-related subject matter. 

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Ben Meyers