Actor Jonathan Roumie performs Lonnie Frisbee in “Jesus Revolution.” Dan Anderson, Lionsgate
The movie “Jesus Revolution” will likely be accessible to stream on Netflix on July 31, per Related Journal.
The movie was launched earlier this 12 months. It’s a couple of pastor named Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammar) who groups up with a hippie, Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie — the actor who portrays Jesus in “The Chosen”), to start out a motion to transform hippies to Christianity.
It’s primarily based on the autobiographical ebook “Jesus Revolution,” written by Greg Laurie and Ellen Vaughn. The ebook chronicles the Jesus Motion of the Sixties and ’70s.
Because the movie involves Netflix, right here’s a have a look at its score and significant reception.
‘Jesus Revolution’ dad and mom information
“Jesus Revolution” is rated PG-13 for “sturdy drug content material involving teenagers and a few thematic parts.”
Right here’s a few of the scenes IMDb consists of to elucidate why the movie is rated PG-13.
- Sexual content material: Greg and Cathe kiss, lie down collectively and cuddle; a preacher makes an innuendo.
- Substance use: A few characters are proven as in the event that they’re excessive and several other characters say they may do medicine.
- Violence and scary scenes: There’s a automotive accident, a girl virtually dies from an overdose and a personality sees “DIE” written on a automotive windshield whereas he’s excessive.
What have critics mentioned about ‘Jesus Revolution?’
Viewers rating:
- The viewers rating, consisting of 5,000+ verified opinions, was 99%, in accordance with Rotten Tomatoes.
- Susan R. mentioned, “Superior film! Have all the time been a Greg Laurie fan however didn't know the story. Praying for one more ‘Jesus Revolution’ to comb throughout our land.”
- Derek M. mentioned, “I actually appreciated that it was not tacky like the standard Christian film and as a substitute was sincere and practical in its portrayal of what a lifetime of religion in Jesus Christ seems to be like. I actually loved the entire story because it unfolded and was pleasantly stunned at a number of factors. I extremely suggest it for the spiritually curious and even long-time believers.”
Critics rating:
- The critics rating, with 53 opinions, was 57%, in accordance with Rotten Tomatoes.
- Carla Hay reviewed the movie for Tradition Combine and mentioned, “The film has a variety of very corny and trite eventualities that don’t look genuine in any respect. If this film had not been primarily based on a real story, then this lack of authenticity could be simpler to miss.”
- Christy Lemire reviewed the movie for KPCC (NPR Los Angeles) and mentioned, “Though there are very frank discussions in regards to the nature of religion, it doesn’t really feel as preachy or heavy-handed as a variety of these movies do, which to me personally makes them off-putting.”
- Dennis Harvey reviewed the movie for Selection and mentioned, “This inspirational tackle a Southern California ministry’s finally far-reaching influence is probably not a definitive illustration of some real-life members’ roles. Nonetheless, it’s some of the interesting faith-based big-screen entertainments shortly, polished and persuasive with out getting too preachy.”
‘Jesus Revolution’ evaluation
The gist: “Jesus Revolution” tells an attention-grabbing story about individuals of religion with out coming throughout as moralizing or preachy. Among the parts, like perseverance and overcoming hardship, are common, so it might enchantment to a large viewers. Roumie provides a unbelievable and humanizing portrayal of Lonnie Frisbee. Whereas the movie does have some clunky dialogue, it’s a powerful film.
- Storytelling: Primarily based on a real story, “Jesus Revolution” chronicles a interval in human historical past when Christians and hippies collided. The 2 teams discover their frequent humanity and lots of hippies convert to Christianity.
The movie’s energy is that the storytelling doesn’t make heroes or villains out of the characters. They’re realistically human and the story’s themes of hope and redemption are universalized. The dialogue may be cliche at instances.
- Character improvement: Roumie’s efficiency of Frisbee is a standout efficiency. “The Chosen” actor performs a charismatic pastor who connects with hippies. His sincerity is probably the most priceless a part of the movie.
The character Greg Laurie is attention-grabbing as a result of he’s proven grappling along with his future and who he needs to be.
Chuck Smith additionally has a conversion narrative of kinds as he turns into extra accepting — that is strengthened by the narratives of individuals changing to Christianity. Total, the character improvement within the movie is robust, even when the character portrayals veer a tad rosy.
- Cinematography: The manufacturing worth of this movie is excessive. It’s filmed in Southern California at places like Pirates Cove (the place Laurie was baptized in actual life). The costuming and set really feel true to the time interval.
- The “it” issue: After watching the movie, I walked away feeling impressed by the messaging of hope, redemption, acceptance, tolerance and love. In an age characterised by polarization, the bridge constructing within the movie is welcome.