ChikPapa Very disappointed :(

SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

PlatinumRead Just so...so bad

Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

SimonJack There's no doubt that "The Drop Box" is an inspiring film. Yet, documentaries as well as feature films can be made poorly, very well, or superbly. This one might have been superb but for some things. I watched it at a recent public showing in a church hall. As of the date of my review here, this IMDb page doesn't have details about the characters in the film. The documentary has many scenes of the lead person, Pastor Lee, and his wife caring for children. We especially see a lot with their two sons, one of whom is severely deformed and the other who was born missing fingers on his hands. And we learn in bits and pieces about their installing a drop box (they call it something else, but I can't recall what that was). This is done by interpreters with short film clips of the couple. And, that's where this documentary falls short. It doesn't give us good details or background information. It refers to Pastor Lee, but we don't know if he has a church or congregation. It shows their home with a sign, that is apparently the name of their orphanage. We know that they began taking in unwanted handicapped children initially, after their own children were born with physical and mental defects. In time, other unwanted babies were left at their doorstep. But, babies would die in the cold before they might find them. So, they installed a drop box with a bell that would let them know when a baby had been left. We don't know how Mr. Lee and his wife are able to maintain their orphanage. There's no information about him having a congregation or getting support otherwise. It's a decent documentary about a decent man and woman who are sacrificing themselves in Seoul, South Korea, for the sake of abandoned and unwanted children. They are doing the charitable service of a Mother Teresa (St. Teresa of Kolkata) in South Korea. Focus on the Family distributed the film.

Shenoa77 This documentary will change how you view your life. This film tells the story of a humble, hardworking pastor living in South Korea. It is a documentary about how a fiercely tender man has made a remarkable, redemptive impact saving the lives of those Jesus called "the least of these" or unwanted babies. The Drop Box is truly a story about good new. It is a story about what the Gospel looks like in action. In Pastor Lee, we see a reflection of this. And in the broken and abandoned children that are saved and served, we see ourselves and in the process understand more fully our own redemption. A must-see documentary. You won't regret watching this.

joy-other Brian Ivie did an excellent job telling the story of Pastor Lee's work and presenting facts about the issue of abandoned babies in South Korea. Some people complain that this is "not a movie," and they are right. This is a documentary because the stories involve real people who are still living today.His style of directing is quirky, youthful, and upbeat. This contrasted the seriousness and gloominess of the topic being discussed, yet highlighted the hopefulness of these lives being saved.This film/documentary raised awareness between the conservative culture in South Korea with unwed/teenage mothers and the taboo of babies born with disabilities. It really gripped our hearts and pulled the emotions out of us. There was not a dry eye in the house during this movie (sold out show). Well done.

mark-232-62638 I was fortunate enough to attend a packed premiere for The Drop Box recently at the Santa Monica Performing Arts Center. Pastor Lee and his wife were in attendance and they received a very heartfelt and resounding standing ovation from the more than 600 people in attendance. It's a must see, inspiring film, documenting how one man can make such a huge impact on the lives of the unwanted.It's definitely a family friendly movie, safe for all to see. The language of the film is mostly in Korean with subtitles, but it is very well done and as you watch the film you forget that they are not speaking in English.