Firstly, I have no problems with this movie supposedly being interpreted as 'anti-religion' or 'for atheists' (aspects that upsets many religious folks), my issues with the movie are related to the weak writing, the stiff and unbelievable acting and the poor direction.
The actual premise of the movie is intriguing but the execution is exceedingly poor.
My main issue though is of course with the writing - it's cheesy, predictable and just isn't engaging for anyone who is prepared to analyze what is being said. Good actors would have helped, as would good direction, but not enough to transform this into something great.
It's one of those movies which feels like it was originally a bad stage play, but it isn't - there IS a stage play of it though but that of course came after the movie.
By all means watch the movie, but lower your expectations.
The actual premise of the movie is intriguing but the execution is exceedingly poor.
My main issue though is of course with the writing - it's cheesy, predictable and just isn't engaging for anyone who is prepared to analyze what is being said. Good actors would have helped, as would good direction, but not enough to transform this into something great.
It's one of those movies which feels like it was originally a bad stage play, but it isn't - there IS a stage play of it though but that of course came after the movie.
By all means watch the movie, but lower your expectations.
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