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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Jesus Revolution
Drama · History · 2023
In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.
Movie details
Jesus Revolution
“When you open your heart...there's room for everyone.”
2023 Drama · History 2h 0m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Jesus Revolution?
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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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Brent McCorkle · Jon Erwin
Written by
Jon Erwin · Jon Gunn
Kelsey Grammer
Chuck Smith
Jonathan Roumie
Lonnie Frisbee
Joel Courtney
Greg Laurie
Anna Grace Barlow
Cathe Martin
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Charlene
Jackson Robert Scott
Young Greg Laurie
Julia Campbell
Kay Smith
Court is in session
Put Jesus Revolution 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.