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Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 80
    L.A. Weekly | F. X. Feeney

    Writer-director Carl Colpaert never loses his balance, despite the David Lynchian leap of faith he asks us to make midway, in a twist so bold as to be a backflip. If anything, this extra layer in the story effectively illuminates the moral choices Jesus must navigate. Read full review

  • 70
    The New York Times |

    May be a mixed bag, but it is so impressive in so many ways that it demands to be taken seriously. It's a black comedy about a returning Iraq war veteran named Jess (Joe Arquette) that aims for an absurd, satirical tone (think "Dr. Strangelove" by way of "Coming Home") but rarely hits the mark. Read full review

  • 70
    Variety | Justin Chang

    A bold, often clumsy, but always intriguing piece of work. Read full review

  • 50
    New York Daily News | Elizabeth Weitzman

    Passion this profound can't help but make an impact. Read full review

  • 40
    Los Angeles Times |

    The film has a weird, surrealistic feel abetted by a lack of conventional structure, keeping the viewer off-balance. On the down side, that means the movie occasionally rambles. The staging tends toward the static, the cast is uneven and the small film is technically limited. Read full review

  • 38
    New York Post | V.A. Musetto

    Colpaert makes nice use of blue and green hues, and he makes some valid points about the Iraqi war. But the script lacks coherence and ends with a 180-degree flip that lessens the impact of what has gone before. Read full review

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