Color of Rain, The

Loved it! Showed the real side of death and second chances-some of the messy and hard not just the beautiful and good.

I appreciated that this painted a true picture of what it can be like for families who are grieving. I also really enjoyed the cast. There are moments that are heart wrenchingly real, like when the little boy breaks down yelling for his mom and dad consoles him but the dad is also able to show his own feelings and chooses not to shut down. I appreciate that they showed what it can be like when people don't always know how to be the best support to those who are grieving, because that is so true to real life unfortunately, and also how others can come through and be the best support in surprising ways. I liked how the characters worked through others judging them for their newfound happiness. The movie might lend hope to those who are going through a tough time.

This is a story of 2 families. Each family lost a member of their family. Each family has children.It is a poignant story about the loss of a spouse and how the widow/widower and their children met the challenge of healing and maintaining family after hard losses in the face of criticism for how they faced it and TRIUMPHED by following their hearts.One of my favorite movies!!!

Not available locally. A little pricey compared to other Hallmark movies, but for me it was worth every dollar. One of my favorites based on a true story.

Lacy Chabert plays a mom with two young boys whose husband has died recently after a long illness; Warren Christie plays a husband who suddenly lost his wife and mother of their three children: an older girl ( 12?), and two boys, all of whom from both families go the same private religious school. This point is very important because the church pastor and members create a nexus of support and sometimes dictative opinion toward the couple.Though she is still grieving herself, she observes that the daddy is having an even tougher time of it, overwhelmed bylaundry, shopping, and cleaning, all tasks done by his former wife. She reaches out just by a little supportive conversation from time to time.Later, one of them suggests a cooperative dinner together, and, even with 5 children, it goes very well. Gradually, and in my opinion, very respectfully to themselves, the grieving process,and to their children, they do more, and have more fun, and seem to really all like each other.You can guess how this ends happily, but I liked how it seemed to progress with everyone's needs and cares in mind, that is, slowly, without rushing. By the time the end came, you have a lot of trust that everyone is on board.There were only two scenes that were seared into my memory, one with great sympathy and empathy, and the otherwith anger and great irritation. The first was when Daddy was really having difficulty coping, and things were goingbadly at breakfast. The oldest son (younger than sis), was standing barefoot in his pajamas on the cold kitchen floor,so upset and angry, that he just said loudly, and over and over "I WANT MY MOM BACK! I WANT MY MOM BACK!"He wasn't throwing anything or being aggressive, but you could see he was just really emotionally overwhelmed,the situation around him was loud and chaotic, and he KNEW what he needed!!! I cried at that point because I, too have lost someone unexpectedly, and surprised myself at how much anger there was and that the ONLY thing that would mend this mess and make things right again, was if they were HERE! NOW!The other thing happened about a year later in the story. The couple, including all accompaniments, were doing fineeven on a joint vacation, when a so called friend, calls the mom aside, telling her that certain parishioners were a little alarmed at the "speed" at which their friendship/dateship was progressing, and what if it doesn't work out? wouldn't the kids be upset, blah blah gossip gossip. My reaction did NOT see this as kindness,or compassion, but asnone their business, and merely gossip to fill in the uninvited and dissatisfied curiosity they were generating, a good waste of energy. If I were a Christian and knew Jesus' sayings better, or much more of the Bible, probably an appropriate story or saying could be found, but I have to trust the heart and gut given me.Therefore, this was not an unrealistic story, but on the contrary, quite as I have seen and experienced going through the grieving process. This film also gives me insight in being around people who have or are experiencing a similarprocess, or dating someone similar.

What an amazing show in the sea other shallow love stories out there.This one has a huge depth and is a story of hope and a future.I've also lost a spouse but not to death which in some ways is worse because closure is harder to get. This story has helped in my grieving process and I am glad the real life couple who went through this shared their story with us.It's important to hold on to the hope that there is a tomorrow beyond the death, beyond the divorce. That there is a rainbow for each of us - that one day, we will see the color of rain again.The only thing not believable about this show - well Lacey Chabert has a gentle fragility with an underlying layer of strength that makes her so beautiful and Warren Christie is a beautiful gorgeous guy so it is not believable that the entire (of at least part of it) community of single men and women aren't swarming their front porches :)The chemistry between them is really palpable and when they look at each other, their eyes say so clearly - I see you and I love you - it's not easy to get that kind of obvious chemistry as is obvious in many of the romance movies where the leads give each other pretty vacant looks.

This was a great story and for once, Hallmark actually tried to follow the book pretty closely. Of course some creative license was taken, but the key elements from the book were in the movie, though some situations were changed.The only negative that I have, but didn't change my rating, was Hallmark's driving desire to create drama between the main characters with the risk of them breaking up, only to bring them back together for the romantic conclusion. Hallmark had to attempt it here, even though there was not such drama in the story as told by Michael and Gina

This is a lovely movie suitable for the whole family. It is based on a true account of two grieving families who come together to honor two friends that passed away. The spouses were actually friends from years before. I think that is why they bonded quickly. They both have kids the same age. They start spending time together and are surprised how easy and good that is. Please watch this movie. It is very touching. There are sad spots but it is more of an uplifting movie than anything. It is a love story and very encouraging yet exceptional. Anne Wheeler is the director. Nancy Silvers and Gina Kell wrote the screenplay. The movie was produced by Lighthouse pictures, LLC. It is not a Hallmark movie but is shown on the Hallmark channel. Enjoy!! I highly recommend. :)

There was nothing in this movie to dislike the actors all played their parts so well I felt that they were the real family I watched it a few more times and enjoyed it every time

Loved the film

Escape the world for awhile and enjoy watching this movie.

Loved this movie. The story of two families, hurt and saddened by death, come together and form a blended family based on love and faith. Highly recommend this movie.

I had seen this movie on TV and really liked it so was happy Amazon had it for sale. Good clean movie.