I absolutely loved this movie!!! It had me in tears for the faith of those early pioneers of the LDS faith. If only all of us could persevere like they did. Awesome acting and extremely touching.

I was really apprehensive to see this movie because my Great-Great Grandmother Marianne Bird was in the Willey Company and I wanted the movie to be well done. I wasn’t disappointed!
The story was captivating and the acting was superb. Everyone in the theatre was moved to an almost spiritual state, with total reverence for what we had just seen on the screen. I recommend this movie to everyone, it is not just a religious movie but a powerful example of what is good in mankind and a moving story of endurance and faith!

One of the most powerful LDS movies I’ve ever seen! I had heard a couple of these stories in conference before but it was wonderful to see them all so well portrayed in film. The power of the faith-promoting miracles and the underlying message that we are never forgotten, that we are always loved, came through very strong. Plus the actors were really good, the cinematography was well done, and the film’s ability to strengthen your faith was wonderful! At the end, I loved Pres. Faust’s reaction to one of the love stories in the handcart company – very tender (for the rest of that story, you’ll have to see the movie). T.C. Christensen is a fantastic filmmaker and like others have said as well, I can’t wait to see what he will do next! A total must-see movie!

I saw this movie twice when it was in the theaters. After the first time, I went home and told my family that every member of the Church will want to own this movie! The acting is actually really good and touching. The stories are amazing. And the miracles are inspiring. This movie is epic! I hope T.C. Christensen has more movie ideas…can’t wait to see what’s next!

When I saw this movie advertised, I was really interested, and wanted to buy it. I received an email from Deseret Book, that it would not be available for the New Zealand region! I was so disappointed!! But then I received am email saying that the dvd’s would be made for ALL regions!! I was SOOOooo happy! It finally arrived yesterday, and we watched it as a family. It is truely amazing! We were all crying, it was so touching! I really want to buy a copy for other family members as well now!!

We are from San Antonio, Tx. we wanted to see it rally bad, we were going to stay in Utah visiting family and we were going to stay in Utah for only 4 days, went to see it on AUG 19, at the 11 pm show, and because of the drive the day before, we were all tired and the first minute the movie started we could feel the spirit so strong, and our heart and eyes were open. How sweet experience we had. Our 11 yr old & our 6 yr old felt such a warm feeling also. Beautiful movie..!

with some of my ancestors and my sweet hearts ancestors traveling in the 5th handcart company i tend to want to learn more.
i have read some books about the trek. i am proud of my grandfather and grandmother bleak for all they sacrificed for ME.
this movie brings the trek in more of a reality. i cried, laughed, was focused on the movie.
the humor in the movie does bring smiles.
i say PURCHASE this movie.