Actor Kirk Cameron rejoiced that his adoption film “Lifemark” debuted in second place at the box office and received a 97% rating from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
The adoption-themed film, which has become popular with moviegoers, will certainly remain in cinemas for at least another week, the actor, 51, announced.
“THANK YOU ALL!!!” Cameron’s message read. “LIFEMARK #2 MOVIE. 97% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score!! Here’s a quick update … (you can get your tickets at www.LifemarkMovie.com).”
Because more people are watching the movie, according to Cameron, it is “actually picking up momentum.” He thanked everyone who had helped make the movie, which “celebrates and champions the preciousness of life and the beauty of adoption.”
The actor said, “If you go to Rotten Tomatoes you will find over a thousand people have reviewed the film … and over a thousand people have given it 97 percent.” “Which is amazing, it’s hard to get 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. ”
“You know sometimes the audience loves it and critics pan the movie, they hate it, they trash it,” he added. “But fortunately, for whatever reason, all the reviews are positive.”
According to the “Growing Pains” star, everyone has so far enjoyed the picture, which he described as “deeply moving,” “heart-warming,” and “inspiring.”
Cameron once jokingly said that they should have included a “warning with the tickets” to bring tissues since “you will cry” more often than you expect while simultaneously smiling at times. He said that the movie includes information about adoption, abortion counseling, and other topics towards the end.
According to BoxOfficeMoJo, the movie has taken in more than $4.3 million in domestic box office revenue.
In a prior interview with the media, Cameron discussed his new movie, which deals with pro-life and pro-choice topics, and said that it shows “the power of one choice impacts more than just one life.”
The movie was released shortly after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which overruled Roe v. Wade.