Plot
Set in the world of mega-churches in which a former Deadhead-turned-born again-Christian finds himself on the run from fundamentalist members of his mega-church who will do anything to protect their larger-than-life pastor.
Release Year: 2011
Rating: 5.3/10 (1,183 voted)
Critic's Score: 35/100
Director:
George Ratliff
Stars: Greg Kinnear, Pierce Brosnan, Marisa Tomei
Storyline Set in the world of mega-churches in which a former Deadhead-turned-born again-Christian finds himself on the run from fundamentalist members of his mega-church who will do anything to protect their larger-than-life pastor.
Writers: Douglas Stone, George Ratliff
Cast: Jennifer Connelly
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Gwen Vanderveer
Isabelle Fuhrman
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Angie Vanderveer
Ciarán Hinds
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Joe Hunt
Marisa Tomei
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Honey Foster
Pierce Brosnan
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Dan Day
Ed Harris
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Dr. Paul Blaylock
Greg Kinnear
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Carl Vanderveer
Jim Gaffigan
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Jerry Hobson
Yul Vazquez
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Jorge Guzman De Vaca
Ele Bardha
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Officer Jensen
Mary Callaghan Lynch
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Bedelia Hobson
Nancy Doetsch
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Parent
Randy Ryan
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Duane
Christine Kelly
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Tabitha
Cindy Chu
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Alisa
Taglines:
For Carl, salvation turned out to be a tight squeeze!
Release Date: 15 July 2011
Filming Locations: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Box Office Details
Budget: $5,500,000
(estimated)
Opening Weekend: $7,208
(USA)
(17 July 2011)
(4 Screens)
Gross: $27,445
(USA)
(21 August 2011)
Technical Specs
Runtime:
USA:
User Review
A very enjoyable Dark comedy
Rating: 9/10
After going through a disappointing summer movie line up this year "
2011 " so far, i was more than happy when i found this film playing in
a theater near by.
And after watching this very enjoyable movie, i was left surprised in
why it had a very limited release ? unlike most big budget summer
movies, this movie focused on substance rather than style. it had a
very engaging story that unfolds in a very intriguing way.
the story is that of a well known Pastor played by Pierce Brosnan who
gets involved in a debate with a disbeliever and writer played by Ed
Harris, soon after, the pastor gets involved in a sinful accident and
tries to use his religious influences to get himself out. stuck in the
middle of all this, is an ex-deadhead played by Greg Kinnear.
the Characters and acting were the best thing in the movie, a wonderful
cast lead by Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connely
and Marisa TOmey. they all deliver very memorable performances, and
they added a lot to their characters. the characters were fun and
seemed very familiar, easy to identify with.
the film was more of a dark comedy, very funny and laugh out loud
moments involving religion, relationships and even murder.
I am just so surprised with the limited release, this film deserves a
wider release and should reach more audience. I highly recommend this.
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