August 22, 2007
Wasn't as good as the others
Erin Cottrell,
Logan Bartholomew,
John Laughlin,
Dale Midkiff,
Brianna Brown
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Acclaimed author Janette Oke's bestselling series of books comes to life on the screen once again in this, the fourth feature following the continued Westward journey of settlers Missie and Willie Lah... read more
DVD Release Date: January 2, 2007
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May 23, 2010All of the Janette Oke?s filmed stories, most of which are directed by Michael Landon Jr., suffer from extremely poor period detail, the inaccuracies glaring and distracting. The art direction is among the worst I have ever seen. They also have overdone make-up, an overbearing an... read more
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September 22, 2008this is a sad one when she lost her baby and buy a happy time to see her farther as he helps her with her lost.
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February 5, 2008They are deffinetly juicy it. This is the 4th film. FIrst one is called love comes softly and its beautiful.
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July 16, 2007Yet again an amazing job. This was one of the more tragic of the 4 already, but still amazing. I love this series.
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April 6, 2007I didn't think it was as good as the first few movies in the series, but it didn't let me down either.
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February 12, 2007I hate to say anything bad about a christian film because I really wish they would make more of them but this one is the only movie ever that I've looked at my watch at and thought "I still have another hour!!!!" This was the most boring movie I've ever seen
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January 30, 2007This series of movies is very nicely done with the Christian atmosphere. Very enjoyable.
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January 10, 2007These movies have a GREAT story to tell! I absolutely love them, the values taught are ones that are needed in life today.
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December 16, 2006Finally got to see this on Hallmark Channel tonight. Yet another movie about their faith getting them thru.even though their faithand love was tested. in the end their love got them thru.
Critic Reviews
October 14, 2006
Joe Leydon, Variety
October 5, 2006
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
The acting borders on melodrama and the movie obviously was edited for TV. Full Review
December 18, 2010
Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media
Slow, sappy, Christian-themed TV adaptation. Full Review
April 4, 2007
Ryan Cracknell, Calgary Movies
Although wholesome and simple in its storytelling, the central characters are on such a pedestal of virtue that it's impossible to relate to them in any way. Full Review
October 12, 2006
Manny Lewis, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The movie, based on the novel by Janette Oke, shows how time and belief can help deal with tragedies. These solutions, however, when applied to the LaHayes' particular tragedy, make for a stagnantly m... Full Review
October 11, 2006
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Love's Abiding Joy isn't even a film. It's a Hallmark TV movie -- literally -- one that will be shown for free on TV in December. Full Review
October 5, 2006
Sue Pierman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The pacing is a bit slow, and the references to faith at first seem a little heavy-handed, but the movie comes together as you warm up to the characters. Full Review
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