I love this movie so much

You won't be disappointed!

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Not that THE IDENTICAL is not interesting, it is bogged down borrowing freely from the legendary life of Elvis Presley. In the mid 1930s, William and Helen Hemsley(Brian Geraghty and Amanda Crew)are blessed, or cursed, with the birth of identical twin boys. The Hemsley's suffer the depression in the deep south and decide to give up one of their boys to a childless couple, the Reverend Reece Wade(Ray Liotta)and his wife Louise(Ashley Judd).Drexel Hemsley(Blake Rayne), from his humble beginnings rises in the world like a flaming comet and gains fame as the adored rock 'n' roll star Drexel "The Dream" Hensley. The other boy, Ryan Wade(also played by Rayne)struggles buried under the thumb of his adopted father, wanting him to enter the ministry. Ryan, like Drexel, has the God-given talent to sing. He would finally actually become an imitator of Drexel, called "The Identical". I would watch it again.The film becomes so predictable and contrived, but yet compelling enough to stick around and enjoy the music. Some of the better tunes: "City Lights", "Gypsy Man" and "Your Love's Keepin' Me Tonight" by Rayne. Other songs are provided by The Morph Kings, Darcey & Mo and The Ricky Reese Band.Veteran actor Liotta seems to over-act his role, while Miss Judd is sympathetic, but a little stale. Of course, Rayne, a former Elvis Presley impersonator, does the best with what he's got. Also in the cast: Seth Green, Joe Pantoliano, Erin Cottrell, Gary Beaty and Danny Woodburn.There is only one Elvis and his fans will either be highly agitated or mildly pleased with THE IDENTICAL.

This movie is simply awful unless you are a born again Christian. The acting is bad - terrible- and the direction is a joke. However you can watch it with the kids and the songs are well written. There is really nothing else good to say about this. If you are a very religious Christian you may like it. The hero does not drink or smoke and has a blond wife. Everyone is good and there is barely any plot at all. Two twins are separated at birth even though the birth parents love them and without knowing each other ever become big stars, though one makes a living imitating the other. One dies and the other finds out and forgives all the good people involved. The end. By the way I have never written a one star rating ever before. Those who like this were those who did not walk out.

I truly loved this movie and it was full of excitement, incredible music, talent, and respect towards others. It supported family values and shows that love is deeper than blood and ones true hearts dreams can not be bought. It taught incredible biblical values with the appreciation of Messianic Jews and Christianity!! It was interesting to see the great love and dedication it takes for any parent to bless another family with a child no matter how difficult it may be. To overcome ones desires and to think of the better life an adopted child would have and how its all part of Gods great and bigger plan is truly amazing. What a blessing it was to find this movie!! A true MUST see as I was Jumping for Joy and wishing the storyline never ended!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!

Both my wife and I were amazed at the depth of the acting ability of Ray Liotta and Ashley Judd. This movie had both of us fully engaged from start to finish. As other reviewers have stated ignore the negative feedback as this movie delivered well beyond anything we anticipated. For those ladies out there keep some Kleenex close by as there are several scenes that will deliver some strong heart tugs. Guys watch and listen closely as history is told and even I was impressed with the directors delivery of years gone by.This is a rock n roll history and life of a specific individual. It will reference another artist so sit back and enjoy the ride. This is one movie we will keep and share with our family. Kudos to the director and many actors who delivered a movie that fully engaged its audience. This is one of the few that delivers!