I Can Imagine Only 2 leans heavily into emotional uplift but struggles with narrative momentum and dramatic stakes.
Bart Millard (John Michael Finlay) has made peace with his father (Dennis Quaid). Still, his tumultuous relationship with his son resurfaces painful memories of his traumatic past, leaving him fearful of repeating the same mistakes.
Milo Ventimiglia joins the cast as Tim Timmons, the co-writer of MercyMe's hit song “Even If.”
The inspirational sequel leans heavily into emotional uplift but struggles with narrative momentum and dramatic stakes. Millard struggles to overcome the legacy of his father’s sins, yet the repetitive flashbacks slow the pacing rather than propel the narrative forward.
The subplot involving Tim Timmons’ (Ventimiglia) battle with cancer proves more compelling and inspiring than the main storyline. Ventimiglia steals every scene as the guiding light in Bart’s son’s life. Timmons actively moves the plot forward, while Bart often feels like a bystander in his own story.
The slow build-up ultimately pays off with MercyMe’s performance of Timmons’ “Even If” at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado — the iconic venue where U2 recorded their 1983 concert film and album Under a Blood Red Sky. The two storylines finally converge in this emotionally resonant finale.
Ventimiglia’s strong performance and the film’s polished production keep it watchable, even if the story itself lacks sustained tension.
Filmmakers: Directors: Andrew Erwin & Brent McCorkle Producers: Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin
Cast: Milo Ventimiglia John Michael Finley Trace Adkins
Comparable Titles: Faith-based dramas
Rewatch Factor: ❌ No