Blue Like Jazz

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  • Opened April 13, 2012 
  • 1 hr 46 min
  • PG-13 | Mature thematic material, sexuality, drug and alcohol content and some language
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 15+. More on child suitability

  • Don (Allman), a pious 19-year-old sophomore at a Texas junior college, impulsively decides to escape his religious upbringing for life in the Pacific Northwest at one of the most progressive campuses in America, Reed College in Portland. Upon arrival, Reed’s surroundings and eccentric student body proves to be far different than he could possibly imagine from the environment from which he came, forcing him to embark on a journey of self-discovery to understand who he is and what he truly believes. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Marshall Allman, Claire Holt, Tania Raymonde, Justin Welborn
  • Director: Steve Taylor
  • Genres: Drama

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A Challenge and a Heart Tug

by edunn7

This movie will make you laugh. It will make you wonder if the producers really WERE Christians. It might make you tear up (it made me cry, but I'm known to do that). But it most certainly will...

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Laugh out loud if you grew up in church! Real, provocative, entertaining

by johnthetoolman

Does the reality of God really make a difference in my life? Can I follow Jesus and not have it all figured out? Is Christianity a journey or a destination? Donald Miller?s provocative style in...

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Brilliance.

by ac123

I am an avid fan of the book Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller, so admittedly, I went into the movie expecting to be somewhat disappointed, as most fan-of-the-book-before-the-movie-was-created folks...

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Critic Reviews

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San Francisco Chronicle
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Taylor's film is never boring, and it has some beautiful, thought-provoking moments. In a genre in which preaching to the choir seems to be the norm, this film is a welcome entry. Read full review

63
Slant Magazine
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Blue Like Jazz charts a typical existential coming-of-age tale, yet remains atypical by being hip while also treating religion fairly. Read full review

63
Washington Post
| Michael O'Sullivan

Without being parodistic, it manages to poke fun at the air of privilege and strenuous political correctness common to lefty, liberal arts schools, while retaining a certain affection for their heartfelt quirks. Read full review

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USA Today
| Scott Bowles

Just earnest enough to blend its religious theme with a beer-chugging hero for a surprisingly contemporary look at faith. Read full review

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Justin Welborn as The Pope and Marshall Allman as Donald Miller in ``Blue Like Jazz.''