- Actors: Whitman Mayo, April Grace, Burt Reynolds, Cordereau Dye, Brandon Crawford
- Directors: Barry Berman
- Writers: Barry Berman
- Producers: Carol Baum, Chris Bromley, Craig Fincannon, Frank Capra Jr., Hank Levine
- Format: Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Cloud Ten Pictures
- DVD Release Date: 30 Oct 2001
- Run Time: 95 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B00005O5HF
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 96,991 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie has a well-written screenplay. With a very strong character given plot. Which means all the actors had to act, and they did. Wonderful performances by the entire cast. In the world of action/adventure movies, this is a very nice change.
This movie is about faith, hope, and of redemption. Each character's story feels full and complete. It starts as we see a young boy forced to shoot a grocer in Washington, D.C. in order to be included in a gang. A single mother doing her best to raise him in the inner city. We are quickly taken out of the city to her families' home where she returns to a whole new set of problems. The dynamics of the family clan handling the situation will pluck the heartstrings in anyone. A film that is good for the whole family to watch.
This movie is about faith, hope, and of redemption. Each character's story feels full and complete. It starts as we see a young boy forced to shoot a grocer in Washington, D.C. in order to be included in a gang. A single mother doing her best to raise him in the inner city. We are quickly taken out of the city to her families' home where she returns to a whole new set of problems. The dynamics of the family clan handling the situation will pluck the heartstrings in anyone. A film that is good for the whole family to watch.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Very sweet very human
17 April 2003
This is an adorable feel-good movie. The story begins with an armed robbery of a grocery in Washington D.C. A 10-year old African-American boy ends up shooting a somewhat elderly Jewish man. What follows is an poignant journey to Waterproof, LA--home of the boy's mother, and a place that offers both pain and healing. At its core, this is a story of redemption for all of the characters--and there are many.
Waterproof offers tender, yet sturdy spirituality. It points to truth as the ultimate medicine to heal troubled lives. While well-meaning lies unravel, truth brings pain and shame, but also freedom and hope.
The acting is powerful in its subtlety and believability. The characters let the plot and dialogue carry the story along, rather than forcing their talent to overshadow this incredible tale. There is emotion--real and dramatic--but its never shrill--never coerced.
The bottom line is that this is a family movie with strong story and acting. There is much here that will draw out discussion and thought. Buy, rent or borrow this film--but see it!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Very inspiring and realistic!!!
24 Sep 2003
The promos of this film state that this "...a soulful saga of redemption and forgiveness, played to perfection," and I couldn't agree more.
In one of his rare moments in films lately, Burt Reynolds portrays "Eli Zeal," a shopkeeper who learns about forgiveness and that is truly human to make mistakes. With an ensemble cast which includes April Grace, Whitman Mayo, Orlando Jones, Ja'net Dubois, and Anthony Lee, this is a marvelous film and it is filled with powerful performances from this cast.
The movie is heartwrenching and the music is equally phenomenal in its depiction of life in the deep South. Prepare yourself for some profound story telling. Highly recommended!!!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Best role I have ever seen Burt Reynolds in!
8 Jan 2002
I love this movie! I rented it on it's release date and watched it 3 times...Then I rented it again 2 weeks later so more of my family could see it! I found the story line and characters very moving. It is a real portrayel of faith, forgiveness, and the gift of grace! It is one of those movies that makes you laugh, makes you cry, and, perhaps most of all, makes you realize how important love and forgiveness is to each of us and to families in general. A truly uplifting, must see movie.
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