Jesus Revolution
critic Reviews
, 55% Rotten Tomatometer Score- Jesus Revolution fumbles an opportunity to bring fascinating real-life history vibrantly to life, but deserves credit for avoiding the preachiness common to faith-based films.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreLeslie FelperinGuardian
Get thee behind me!
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAlani VargasChicago Reader
At first glance, Jesus Revolution is an inspiring, heartwarming watch, but it gives a seamlessly joyful look at a movement with a harmful past, in a way that feels like a slap in the face in the year of our Lord 2023.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreChristy LemireFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
Although there are very frank discussions about the nature of faith, it doesn't feel as preachy or heavy-handed as a lot of these films do, which to me personally makes them off-putting.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreKatie WalshTribune News Service
Unfortunately, despite the interesting history, the film itself is a dry, scattered slog, neutered of all the thorny, contradictory details of the real story.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreNell MinowRogerEbert.com
A gently told story preaching to the converts, assuming that evangelical Christianity is unassailably the answer without considering this particular form of worship may not be the answer for all.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreSteve DavisAustin Chronicle
Nothing in this evangelical film about a short-lived religious movement taking root in late Sixties Southern California... is open to chance, much less to any interpretation other than an unequivocal One.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRachel Wagnerrachelsreviews.net
These are fleshed out, imperfect characters. Not the paragons of virtue we sometimes see in this genre.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRick BentleyKGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)
This is the kind of film that needs to get to a broader audience and Erwin has structured this film to be welcoming.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreErik ChildressMovie Madness Podcast
Like all those missing carpenter years from the original text, this true story also leaves out a number of relevant interesting details to soften the hypocrisy of its players.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreManuel São BentoInSession Film
I might recommend the movie for devout viewers with a strong connection to Christianity, but for those without religious ties, Jesus Revolution won’t convert you.
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