Jesus Revolution
critic Reviews
, 58% 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.
- , 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 ScoreDennis HarveyVariety
One of the most appealing faith-based big-screen entertainments in a while, polished and persuasive without getting too preachy.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreDennis SchwartzDennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
The result is a stifling, corny and sentimental narrative.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreSean P. MeansThe Movie Cricket
The best parts include Grammer’s low-key performance as Chuck, accepting early Lonnie’s arrival as a chance to spread God’s word, and Roumie’s portrayal of Lonnie, which hints at the darker strains in his backstory.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJohn SerbaDecider
Greg ironing his clothes in an early scene is an apt metaphor for this movie: It’s flat and crisp and clean and totally SQUARE, man.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJackie K. Cooperjackiekcooper.com
Makes its points but does not have the emotional impact you would expect from a movie striving to be inspirational.
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