You don't have to be a Christian or, indeed, a believer of any kind to enjoy movies (or books, or plays) that have Christian themes, or that clearly promote a message. Such themes are very subtly played out in Gabriel Axel's 'Babette's Feast,' less subtly in the Narnia stories and Lord of the Rings, and rather blatantly in, for example, Ben Hur, to give only a few examples. All these have in common that they tell engaging stories in either dramatic settings, or with vivid, engaging characters, or both.'Do you believe?' has insipid, cardboard-cutout characters and no genuine drama whatever. I can't trash it completely, because it's decently acted with competent cinematography -- a slick package, in fact. So slick, in fact, as to be suspicious. This is a movie that is clearly designed to push a product, and any artistic or dramatic interest it might raise is clearly a device, directed toward that end.Although the movie is frequently described as "Christian," in reality it promotes a particular kind of US, affluent, protestant Christianity. One of the characters is a tame pastor whose role is merely to expound the doctrine of substitutionary atonement and keep everybody on message. I suspect that if you were, say, a Catholic, or Eastern Orthodox, that message would grate on you almost as much as it would on an atheist.It wouldn't be so bad if the message were not delivered in such a plodding, heavy-handed manner. All the Christian Characters are shown as self-sacrificing, noble, and charitable; everybody else as in some way defective. The non-Christians exist solely to act as foils to the Christians, and highlight their Godly virtues.I know from personal experience that most Christians are as prone to be conflicted and self-interested as anybody else, even if they aspire to higher ideals. But there's little sense of that aspiration in the movie -- even the putative "bad guys" are just good guys who have fallen in bad company, and just need a little nudge from the Big G to become fully-fledged saints. There's no sense that anybody struggles with his or her faith, or is put into real danger by it. The biggest risk that any character in the movie faces for standing up for his principles is to lose his job. Big deal -- it's not example martyrdom, is it? If you are already a Christian -- in particular, a protestant evangelical Christian -- then I guess this movie might give you a warm fuzzy. Anybody else, anybody who can look beyond the slick facade and see the not-very-subtle manipulation, will wish we hadn't stopped throwing Christians to the lions.

Do You Believe movie has a solid spine. I've seen plenty of films that uses the style of interweaving stories. It seems like creating a movie like that has to be thought out well for it not to have unnecessary scenes. It makes sense, the form contributes to the theme of the story. It's done very subtly too. For me, there weren't awkward moment where a scene feels forced to have a connection on two or three characters. I was hooked while watching the entire movie for the timing was right and there were no dull moments. Each characters got me caring for them. They are realistic. There are many touching moments that got me crying I must say. One of the scenes I like are when we meet the man carrying a cross on a street who one would think will be wronged by what seem like 'thugs' and then we meet P.B. and his brother Kriminal for the first time, and I really liked P.B's face after hearing about God, that was a good one. I kept looking out or wanting know what would happen next for the lives of these people. Nearing the end of the film, the bridge scene was executed very well! Very good story over-all. Production value wise it is very good too. Good shots, editing, sound and etc. it is a well done movie. I loved it.

There are so many excellent reviews of this movie already, so there is no need for me to write what has already been written. I just wanted to tell everyone that no matter what the IMDb vote count says, it does not reflect how great this movie is...it doesn't begin to do this movie justice. I understand that there are a lot of non-believers or people who simply refuse to believe. But for those who are searching for answers...who are looking for direction and something that's worth believing in, then this movie will bless you tremendously. There are a lot of faith-based movies that at best...are mediocre. But this is not one of them. This is one of the most heartfelt and touching movies I've yet to see...and I've seen a lot of movies. If you don't feel your eyes welling up...even to the point of sobbing...then you have to be a cold hearted individual. And I pray that God will change your heart. I recommend this movie for everyone...at least give it the benefit of the doubt and watch it...all the way to the end. It was a great blessing to me, and I hope it will be to all who watch this movie as well.

I'm glad to write a review about "Do you believe?" It's a drama that's set in the present time (nowadays). Do you believe? It's about a group of people that have their lives changed by other people in this group.Although you cannot believe in God or that He changes your life by using other people to help you by just saying a word or calling you to walk along the city I recommend you watch it.It's a wonderful story, that touches your heart, if you are sensitive, prepare the handkerchief because you may be touched like I was. Hope you all like it as I did.Thank you!