The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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The Case for Christ
Drama · 2017
Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
Movie details
The Case for Christ
“One man's journey to solve the biggest mystery of all times”
2017 Drama 1h 52m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.0 / 10
Community rating
Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Case for Christ?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Jon Gunn
Written by
Brian Bird
Mike Vogel
Lee Strobel
Erika Christensen
Leslie Strobel
Faye Dunaway
Dr. Roberta Waters
Robert Forster
Walter Strobel
Frankie Faison
Joe Dubois
L. Scott Caldwell
Alfie Davis
Mike Pniewski
Kenny London
Court is in session
Put The Case for Christ on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.