The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Movie itself wasn't very interesting but I loved the performance of Jessica Chastain.

5 STARS is for Chastain as Tammy Faye. Throughout the entire movie, Chastain was TFB. A remarkable actor who usually delivered varied parts that I've watched Chastain take on. The rest of the cast performed equally. As did the makeup, hair, and clothes. I am not interested in dissecting the other elements when a performance is as strong as Chastain being TFB, which makes the movie a must-watch. Check this movie out.

The Eyes Of Tammy Faye - 7/10. Michael Showalter's new film that was premiered at the TIFF 21 festival is an acting masterclass for lead stars Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield, but is a safe biopic film. Based around the tumultuous up and downs of former Christian queen Tammy Faye, the movie chronicles her love with her husband, their rise to success in television, and the subsequent drug and financial problems that followed. Though interesting at some points, the movie is really an opportunity for the lead pair to show their great talents, giving a range of emotions and scenes for them to show their true acting abilities. Chastain is a natural, and its a shame that she hasn't won an Academy Award yet in her career. She's transformed into Tammy Faye, and as the film progresses you completely forget its her playing the role. And that technique works quite well, as she literally melts into the surroundings, playing the kind hearted woman, who sadly is deterred and surrounded in a toxic environment caused by her marriage. Its an interesting movie because it has glimpses of excellence here and there, but it fails to latch on to that excellence and decides to play it safe in a way. The movie isn't bad in any stretch of the matter, but it does feel just okay for the most part. A decent watch and only recommendable because of the performances of the leads.

Uma linda biografia, embora bem triste, apesar da visão parcial e pessoal, pelos olhos de Tammy Faye, que explicita toda sua fé, que com o tempo se desvirtua e torna sua ambição em uma grande futilidade e ostentação desmedida. Peguei um ranço e ojeriza Jerry Falwell, um intolerante religioso, que nem merecia a alcunha de pastor, nojo… Jamie Bakker de algoz a fantoche nas mãos dos falsos, fariseus...

This film was absolutely carried by the two lead actors: Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. They both gave award worthy performances. The story was interesting and pulled back the curtain on the greed, ego, and power seeking of the modern televangelist as we know it today. The film showcases numerous important figures of the Christian right and subtly offers insight into the marriage between Evangelicalism and the Republican Party. The film mainly focuses on the rise and fall of the marriage of Jim and Tammy Faye Baker. It does a good job of tracking how their marriage began to crumble as their televangelist empire began to rise. The final act shows how everything fell apart and also did what I thought was impossible: make the audience feel sympathy for Tammy Faye.

Those too young to remember "Pearl-gate" or were living under a rock during the whole PTL scandal may be inclined to believe that the filmmakers have exaggerated the people portrayed here and made up the shenanigans that occur. But this is my favorite scandal of all time, and take it from me, if anything things are a little toned down compared to real life. This movie has received mild reviews and horrible box office, so I can't help but wonder if the Bakkers are even remembered. That's a shame, because I was surprised and delighted at how much I enjoyed this movie and how well the performances capture the spirit of those involved. Chastain has received the bulk of the notices as hers is certainly the flashier character and the heart of the story. And she deserves the accolades - she is transformative, particualrly as the film goes on. But I found myself even more impressed with Garfield, who nails Jim Bakker to an almost eerie degree. Garfield is cursed (blessed?) with one of those eternally young faces, so the aging process doesn't look particularly believable on him. I would also like to highlight Vincent D'Onofrio who nails homophobic Baptist pastor Jerry Falwell wonderfully well. I recently rewatched on YouTube a lot of the news coverage concerning the Bakkers and the PTL scandal, and these people nail it! I would have liked a little more in-depth focus on Jim's issues that cemented the demise of his ministry, but the filmmakers definitely wanted to concentrate on Tammy Faye, as this was based on a same-titled 2000 documentary about her (also very good and worth watching).

I really liked this movie. It completely changed my opinion of Tammy Faye Bakker for the positive. Jessica Chastain's portrayal was touching and enlightening. No matter what your view of organized religion, this movie will tell you things you didn't know. Tammy Faye was a flawed human like we all are, but never lost her ability for empathy and love.

Chastain truly disappears into this role and I really think that a sympathetic portrayal of Tammy Faye is appropriate especially when the intended audience for the movie would prefer to simply sneer at her earnestness.

I'm shocked the professional critics gave this less than 70%. Jessica Chastain transforms herself into Tammy Faye and remains likeable throughout. This film also tells an eye-opening story and shows how far right the right has actually moved since the 70s and 80s. This is a fantastic film.

Great performance by Chastain! Good supporting performances as well. I appreciate how the film delves into the hypocrisy. Definitely worth watching!