Movie Monday: The Identical DVD (Review and Giveaway)



Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this product, free of charge, from PropelleConsulting, LLC for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it



This past Fall I shared a great movie soundtrack with you,
and today, I get to share the movie on DVD, as it releases at the end of this month!

the identical movie poster


The Identical tells the compelling story of twin brothers unknowingly separated at birth during the Great Depression. DREXEL HEMSLEY becomes an iconic 50’s rock ’n’ roll star, while RYAN WADE (Blake Rayne) struggles to balance his love for music and pleasing his father. The Reverend Wade (Ray Liotta) and his wife (Ashley Judd) are sure their adopted son has been gifted and called by God to be a preacher. But Ryan challenges his parent’s vision for his life, and unflinchingly chooses to launch his own music career with his best friend (Seth Green). Encouraged by his wife (Erin Cottrell) and employer (Joe Pantoliano), Ryan embarks on an unpredictable, provocative path - performing the legendary music of Drecel Hemsley in sold out venues all across the country. As the brothers destinies tragically collide, Ryan discovers that Drexel is his identical twin which leads him to question everything he’s ever believed about God, family, and his own identity.

Check out the trailer:




The Identical sneaks up on you- it starts as one thing (a retelling of the Elvis story) and then holds you as it becomes a tale of  the prodigal son, of redemption and love. As Ryan rejects his father’s dreams for him and seaches out his dreams, he find the human condition- love, pain, success, failure and secrets. How the family deals with the truth finally being set free and finding their new paths will warm your heart and keep you glued to the screen! This is not a movie to be missed, Liotta really steals the movie in such a subtle way, that you will forget all his previous performances and be struck with how great an actor he is! All the actors give great performances and you'll wonder how this movie didn't get more press and fame when it was released. It is a great movie to watch as a family!

The DVD contains over 85 minutes of bonus content, including “Making The Identical,” Behind the Scenes, and Deleted Scenes, that really flesh out the movie and give it even more meaning!! I'm thrilled to be able to offer a copy to one lucky BTHM reader!

But first:

the identity series cover

If you don't win this DVD, or if you want to buy more copies of it, check out this special offer  from Family Christian:
When you purchase the DVD, from the link above, you will also receive The Identity Series DVD as well! 

The Identity Series is a companion resource to The Identical. In it, bestselling authors and speakers Lee Strobel, Lisa Harper and Holly Wagner take on soul-searching questions and provide bold answers that are applicable to everyone. Some of the questions include: Who am I? Why am I here? Is there a way to know my true identity?  It is a $10 value!





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Giveaway:

One BTHM reader will win their own DVD of this great movie!


Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners are made randomly via the form used, and any stated opinions above are 100% my own and NOT influenced by any compensation received.

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