An Honest Review of Jesus Revolution (Mostly Spoiler-Free)
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- čas přidán 23. 02. 2023
- Today we're taking an honest look at Jesus Revolution and trying to answer the question everyone's asking: is this the best Christian film ever? I review, compare, dissect, and contrast, and the conclusion I came to might surprise you.
This is a (mostly) spoiler-free review of Lionsgate's recent feature film Jesus Revolution as well as a deep dive into the film's quality, source material, structure, and potential for viewers.
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God Bless You - Krátké a kreslené filmy
On Feb 24th, I saw a video which appeared on my CZcams feed of Kelsey Grammer crying in an interivew so I thought, "Hmm, what's this?" Well, that same day I went to see the movie after lunch and was so glad that I did. Fantastic movie!!
Absolutely! So glad I had the chance to see this movie early and I hope we see more like it in the future!
I am an 80 year old great grandmother who was changed by that Jesus revolution. The movie was very true to the people who were affected by the authenticity of the Jesus people. Their example was was an inspiration to trust Jesus more with my life than I had allowed in the past. At 80 I teach a women’s bible study from the same teaching style that Chuck Smith taught on the radio for years. Learning to respect people where they are in their lives has served me well. I was so pleased with this movie that was so respectful to the people who were changed by the love that l received from the Jesus people. I gave it a 10!
That's so wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing! It makes me glad to know the film did such a great job portraying the truth of what happened, and it's awesome to hear how it changed your life for the better! I hope we see more films like this in the future. God bless you!
Blessings and Peace Grandmother and mighty woman of God!!! 🙏👌👍👋💕
THAT IS AWESOME TO HEAR YOUR STORY !!!! yay! i love it.
I was saved in 1973 age 15 and loved the “hippie movement” we called it back then. ☮️ We used to have “rap sessions” with our church youth group… I cannot wait to see this movie on Sunday evening w/my daughter and my grandchildren! Thank you for sharing ! I’m sure this movie will not be a “bummer”
Praise Ye The Lord! peace out.
@@timberw0lfstudios I would assume that most of the people who dislike Jesus Revolution , were probably born in the 1980’s 1990’s and so on.
Like conspiracy theorists of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Most who believe it was fake, were probably born in the 80’s and 90’s etc.
I also would assume that most young people have no clue on how to work a dial phone.
@@jayjay-bz3rr That's a fair point, and one of the reasons I appreciate this film's historical accuracy: it works well as a pseudo-documentary for educational purposes.
Also I count myself lucky for knowing how to work a dial phone.
I'm 68 and became a Christian in 1969 on the east coast where I was not aware of what was going on in California.
I'm still focussed on Christ.
I did love the movie where most other movies I've recently seen and are highly regarded have be mostly boring rubbish.
I thought your review was well done on many levels.
I particularly appreciated your critiques of other so called "critiques" by self proclaimed "critics"Thank you for posting.
Thank you so much for your encouragement, and for sharing your testimony! I hope we get more Christian content like this film in the future, and I'm excited to see the legacy it leaves. Thank you again for your support, and for leaving a comment! I sincerely appreciate it. God bless you!
@@timberw0lfstudios and you as well Timberwolf ... God bless you mightily in the name of Jesus Christ! See you at the gathering! 🙏👍👌
I'm 76 and was greatly influenced by the Jesus Movement, I never met more sincere and honest and loving people 😊
Really impressed by your review and so took the liberty to share it with some friends. Hope you don’t mind. Blessed to be in this movie as an extra (when 1969 flashes on the screen) dude in the bucket hat. Praying your foray as one man band becomes fruitful. God bless you brother.
Oh my goodness, thank you so very much! Of course I don't mind you sharing the video, I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! I recognize your name from Instagram where you've liked some of my other content, and I remember seeing you on screen as well! I can't imagine what an experience that must've been. Thank you for your prayers and support, it honestly means more than you know. God bless you and your endeavors, brother!
I have watched the movie and I love it 😀. Jonathan Romie did a great job as always, and the others also.
Absolutely! I was very impressed with Roumie's performance: he clearly has incredible range as an actor and I can't wait to see him in more. Hoping we get more content like this in the future!
I heard so many critics. Went to see it myself. It was great. Better than other faith films I've seen just because it was a solid movie, shot well , with good acting and characters
Couldn't agree more. The production quality is astounding and I hope we see more like this in the future!
They showed this movie at my youth group and, although I could tell the pacing was a bit unusual, it was surprisingly enjoyable. Our church was built by this same movement, and it was interesting hearing the older church members thoughts on it. They saw it as an incredibly accurate portrayal of the experience of being part of the movement.
I'm glad you also enjoyed it! Unusual act structure for sure, but definitely a well crafted story. Everything I've heard validates the film as accurate as well as entertaining. Thank you for sharing!
Finally a review I agree with
I'm glad you concur! This is definitely a movie I wanted to share my thoughts on; I'm glad to know you enjoyed it!
“Delicacy of hope” - terrific wording!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!
I'm going to see the film for myself Thursday, Lord willing and the creek don't rise (as they say, but considering the current weather that may be more than a saying!). I'm a fan of The Chosen, and it's good to see Christian filmmaking starting to mature (if that's the right word) and put out quality content rather than Hallmark Channel-level dross.
I don't have the same theological beliefs as Smith or the Lauries (i.e. I'm not a Charismatic) but I did grow up in a small independent Christian church in the 60s and 70s (and went to a Christian college in '79) so from that perspective it should be interesting.
I hope you enjoy the film! To say Christian filmmaking is maturing is, I believe, the perfect way to put it, and while I've never thought of previous Christian content as "Hallmark Channel-level dross," I don't think I could've said it any better myself.
I don't hold the same beliefs as Smith or the Lauries either, and I think the film does a wonderful job showcasing the specific theological beliefs of the characters through their actions as well as presenting Christianity without any denominational angles. I'm hoping we see more Christian content like this in the future, for the sake of having more well-structured theological exhibitions and genuinely enjoyable entertainment.
I'm also enjoying The Chosen as you are. I think you will enjoy this movie as well.
I'm really thankful to see the name of Jesus Christ spoken of kindly in the media and it's also beautiful to see strangers love each other because of their faith in a common Lord of Love instead of creating controversy and debate over minor differences in theological warfare. Agape🙏
@@timberw0lfstudios as others your comment is beautiful and well received. We do hope to see more Christian content dealing with our day to day lives or the lives of say Apostle Paul presented with Passion and realism.🙏👋👍👌
@@sirvicemanone Absolutely 👍🏼🙏🏼
I totally loved this commentary from TimberWolf ! right on! I cannot wait to watch this movie over the weekend! I am so pleased at your description of it ! ☮️
Thank you so very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope you enjoy the film even more! It's well worth the time and support. God bless you!
I saw the movie tonight. wow. I loved it! it was "right on"!
✌☮ Everyone should watch !!!
Gospel of Salvation is 1 Corinthians 15 : 1-4
What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
Amen!
You, good sir, are like the pure side of the same coin that Little Platoon inhabits.
And I mean this with the greatest reverence.
And I am all the more for it.
I accept the compliment in the spirit in which it was given; thank you!
I saw the movie today and I loved and want see it again. It was fantastic and as you lay it your 100% right.
Thank you so very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the film and my analysis of it!
My problem with not going to see this movie is that the man who plays Lonnie Frisbee is a devout catholic. I watched an interview with this man. He told how he went to Lonnies grave and prayed to Lonnie. He asked Lonnie if Lonnie thought he should play the part. He asked Lonnie to give him a sign. I guess he got his sign. I'm not at all interested in watching a movie where one of the actors went to a dead man's grave and was literally talking, and trying to communicate with the dead. Talking to the dead is what the Bible refers to as decromancy, which God forbids us to do. I will not attend this movie.
It's called acting.
Supporting art without supporting the artist has long been a point of contention, one that's only become more difficult in an era of information where we have more access than ever to the individual lives of those who've collaborated on projects. I completely understand and respect your reason for not seeing or supporting this film, although I believe limiting our perspectives by limiting our intake of media can become detrimental if filtered through too thin a sieve.
Brother I WANT to watch this movie already but I’m so busy man 😭
I know the feeling! My watchlist is a hundred movies long, and I'm only slowly moving through it. Glad this film is on your radar, though; definitely check it out if you get the chance!
My wife & I loved this movie and I agree with most of what you said. However, The Chosen is NOT the only faith-based film in recent history that is well made. Terrence Malick’s A Hidden Life (2019) is exceptional and Passion of the Christ (2004), Case for Christ (2017), I Can Only Imagine (2018) and Woodlawn (2015) are a few well-made faith based films, as are Like Dandelion Dust (2009) and Bella (2006), which won several awards. You should check these out.
Thank you so much for the recommendations! I've seen a few of the films you mentioned, although I admit I have yet to make my way to Case for Christ or A Hidden Life. I'll be sure to check those out!
@@timberw0lfstudios ~ Fantastic! Case for Christ is the true story of Lee Strobel’s conversion from atheism to Christianity as a lawyer/journalist. He deconstructs Jesus from a high level intellect; brain over heart. Like Dandelion Dust stars Barry Pepper & Mira Sorvino and is about adoption. Bella is written and directed by a gentleman from Mexico who came to the US and lived in college buildings while studying film. I’m not 100% on his story, but it’s in the bonus features. I’m going from memory; I haven’t seen it since it came out 16 years ago. A Hidden Life is brilliant. It may be the best faith-based film, though not necessarily for the general public. It doesn’t have any American stars and deals with real consequences to being true to your faith. Terrence Malick’s Tree of Life is solid too.
Thank you for this list and God Bless your heart! Agaoe
The Hiding Place (1975) is a masterpiece from World Wide Pictures from Rev. Billy Graham. It is on par with Schindler’s List.
Bro, keep an eye out for Nefarious!
Will do, thank you!
Thanks for the review! It's so easy to say what a film is NOT. I think it's important to focus on what it IS and what it got right. I was excited to see it becuase of the trailer, then leery because of the critics, but your review made me realize the reviews may not be accurate or fair and to go see it and make up my own mind.
Oh my goodness, wonderful! I'm so glad my review proved useful to you. I feel like most reviews these days are opinionated arguments stamped on media for the sake of pushing agendas, and it breaks my heart to see films categorized based on implication and intention instead of graded on their quality and message. Of course, I have my own views, opinions, perspective, and (one could argue) agenda, but honestly I just want us as people to discover how to write better stories; and this film, in my eyes, is a better story than many of its contemporaries.
Absolutely, everyone should make up their own mind! Support the art form, have new experiences, discuss them with others, find something you love.
Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it! God bless you!
@@timberw0lfstudios Nowadays mentioning God is like saying a dirty word, which is really sad. So glad you had the bravery to say God bless you! My favorite faith-based film is All Saints, which makes the point that believing in God will not solve all your problems but will bring really good things into your life anyway. I think a lot of people who turn against God mistake him for Santa Claus, and that believing in Him will get them all the nice things they want. It doesn't work like that. It's much more subtle...
Absolutely. I haven't seen All Saints before; I'll be sure to check it out! You're exactly right that many people mistake God for a catch-all to solve their problems, and I think Jesus Revolution does a wonderful job of dispelling that notion. Hoping we see more nuanced films like this in the future.
I liked the film however my big criticism of the film is that I felt that the conflicts of the film were not given time to simmer or in other words the conflicts brought up by the film were addressed relatively fast. This meant that the emotional catharsis or payoff felt less satisfying
A very valid criticism. The two major plot conflicts especially (the fundamentalist church's transition into accepting the hippies and Lonnie Frisbee's egocentric craze, respectively) were very quickly overcome compared to other main conflicts. For myself, I felt that the personal conflicts between Greg and Cathe and their parents drove the majority of their character development and emotional tension and served as a better central conflict throughout the film (although I'll admit both cases eventually solve themselves anticlimactically with all parental figures converting/intending to convert). As a drama centered on the Jesus Movement at large, the religious conflict could've been more forefront, but in terms of historical accuracy I'm glad they showed as much conflict as they did.
I saw a trailer for this back in January and I thought it looked good (but not "go see it in the theater good"). I watched it on streaming last week and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it. I'm a total Atheist and have no interest in religion at all, but yeah. This movie didn't change my mind at all but I thought the production and acting were both really good.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I don't think it's a faith-shaking film by any means, but it was wonderful to finally see a production of this quality fronting messages usually bogged down by amateurish techniques.
Who has interviewed Lonnie's former wife for her input?
That's a great question! I haven't seen or read any interviews with her, but that's definitely worth searching for.
As a Christian I can affirm that we make fun of bad “Christian” media more than anyone. Obviously because it’s a natural point of interest for Christians. That shouldn’t take away from the truth that the Bible and Christian principles have contributed directly to some of the best stories of all time.
Amen to that!
JESUS REVOLUTION 🎥🎭🍿🍫🥤😋💦 FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A+ Rotten Tomatoes 99% It's not candy coated. I was baptized in Pirates Cove 🦀 in 76 at 14 years old and 47 years later I'm still walking and talking my faith. Beautifully written true story. A+ Rotten Tomatoes 99% ☝️😎✝️🛐❤️
Amen to that! I'm so glad audiences are enjoying this film, and that it's getting the attention it deserves. Thank you for sharing!
Why are Christians getting so excited about this film? It's good but not great. The film tries to be secular so badly (secular music ..there was tons of incredible Christian music that came out of this movement- Keith Green, etc). It almost feels ashamed or sheepish about the name of Jesus (EX: they pray "in His Name", they speak about this as "I don't want to loose "THIS THING". What's "THE THING" a relationship with Jesus OR (what the film pushed at end- FAMILY and MARRIAGE). And can we please stop the "get a car with Jesus" cliche of Christian films. This film is the blade runner of Christian film. Executed to aesthetic precision but hollow on story. The guys that made this film did the same thing in WoodLawn: we are kept out of the gymnasium as the revival happens and they stand outside saying 'SOMETHING IS HAPPENING IN THERE!". Well, SHOW US!. There are two spectrum ends of Christian film: Wannabee filmmakers (now Christian) that care more about being known and famous in the filmmaking culture in LA, OR, Christian filmmakers who are more about the message but ignore how to really make a film. One end is man-pleasing and prideful, the other is ignorant and lazy of how to craft a convincing story.
Thank you so much for sharing! You have many excellent points, especially regarding the spectrum of Christian filmmaking that's long been a standard too lowly held. You're correct that this film isn't a cinematic masterpiece -- I said so myself -- but compared to the often incompetently crafted, preachy, ill-masked sermons masquerading as films we've been sold in times past, I don't think it's hard to see why many in the Christian body are excited for a tightly written and well crafted movie presenting their ideological and theological premises in a realistic and (largely) historically accurate narrative.
I didn't personally feel the name of Jesus was used reservedly, although I admit I could be overlooking that simply because it was refreshing to hear the name Jesus used in any way other than an expletive. Regarding the scene you quote between Greg and Cathe: I believe "The Thing" he's referencing is simply the good feeling/high of connecting with others in an emotionally stimulating environment, a feeling he equates to drug use seeing as that's been the only previous experience that felt this way. And this is, I feel, the emotional conflict the film spends the majority of it's runtime focused on: differentiating between true and false relationships and the difficult work that goes into creating a true one (whether that's with Jesus, an estranged parent, or a significant other).
As for the "Get a car with Jesus" cliche, I have no refutation. I found the scene comedic and therefore enjoyed it.
I take particular offense to the comparison between this film and Blade Runner and the accusation that both are hollow on story. Yours is certainly a dynamic opinion I'll admit I haven't heard before, although Blade Runner is clearly the superior film.
As for showing instead of telling, I thought the film used Greg Laurie's protagonist to great effect as an emotional tether to help the audience experience more personally the effects of the Jesus Movement on an individual level, and there's nothing historically that I would've preferred to see other than exactly what we were shown.
Again, the film isn't an example of cinematic mastery, but it's pleasing to see filmmakers in the Christian community finally take the time and make the effort to produce high quality content with a more nuanced and realistic approach to Christianity and related subject matter.
Whew! Congratulations my friend, I believe this is the longest reply I've ever written on CZcams! Thank you very much for sharing your perspective on this film, I really appreciate it. I'm curious, if you wouldn't mind my asking, what some of your favorite films are, and what Christian films in particular do you feel have achieved better results in adapting historical or Biblical material? I'm definitely interested in checking those out. Thank you again for your insight and discourse! This is how we make better stories. God bless you.
We are excited because it is a great movie.
@@donmcc6573 it’s good, great is a stretch.
I tstill think dogma is the best christian movie. it has a message, the leap to faith, the usual themes. It i a chritian movie, and also kevin smith is catholic. And there is no rules that christian movies cant have humor. Yes it the bet christian movie, and one of hi better movies too, because its genuinly earnest.
Calling this film Christian is like referring to Turning Red a family film. On the surface it looks like it but when you dig in and see the real premise, nuance and characters; it is far from it.
It is a historical movie about a real move of God that happened fifty years ago. It is absolutely Christian.
I'm very interested in your specific breakdown and perspective of this film and the elements within it. Christian is of course a broad term with many interpretations, but I thought this film did well fulfilling the basic premises and intentions of the religion. What stood out to you as counter-Christian? I'm very intrigued.
I won't argue on Turning Red though: you're totally right in that the film propagates some bizarre messages.
If the Jesus revolution is the best Christian movie out there or even ever then count me as one detractor. Another video had a 15 minute interview with a panel, an excerpt from the movie with Kelsey Grammer left me thinking that this is the same krap I have heard before.
And one person on there named Lance Wallnau sounded like the same hysterical fundamentalist Christians I have have avoided most of my life. It's boring, uninteresting and a waste of time.
The film certainly isn't for everyone, and even as a competently crafted movie, it's no example of cinematic mastery. Still, I found the cinematography engaging and the script tightly-written, and I'm glad to see Christian content making a better case for itself in cinematic presentations. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective on this, I really appreciate it!
It is a beautiful movie based on real events.
@@donmcc6573 I'm sure some people like it.