Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic

ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Fatma Suarez The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

darthMisaskernew I grew up a big fan of Channel Awesome and Doug Walker as the Nostalgia Critic but I now must say that Brad Jones (aka, the Cinema Snob) is actually my favorite of the Channel Awesome group. I love his deadpan delivery, quick-editing jokes, and the fact that he does no annoying skits! Although he's made other movies (none of which I've seen to be honest), Brad Jones's Jesus, Bro! is probably his most anticipated. I quickly bought it on DVD and I'm very glad I did. This film is very funny! However, there are quite a few flaws with it. For one, I think the directing lacked the punch it should've had. It's not BAD at all, but the editing for a film like this should be a lot tighter and not as loose. Many jokes lost their edge because the directing and editing left a lot of the power out of the moments. I also thought many characters acted a bit ridiculous, and I know this is a comedy but some moments just completely jump the shark, like, the fact that there is an online Atheist community with an award for "best atheist" is a bit too much to swallow. The biggest issue is that the film feels like an episode of the Nostalgia Critic most of the time. A GOOD episode, but half the time I expected the NC commercial break with the flames and the condensed theme-song to pop up at the end of every scene. Now onto the good:...basically everything else! Most of the jokes are at least a little funny and there are several gut busters all throughout the film. The premise is especially funny and most of the humor came from the character being transformed and trying to change his ways even with all the awful douches in his life. The dialog is also very Kevin Smith-ish, with lines like "Jesus couldn't even take a good flogging", and then it switches into the dark style of writing that someone like Eli Roth would do (I know Brad hates Eli Roth, but I promise I'm giving a compliment!). I honestly think Tarantino would get a huge kick out of this film because the style of dialog would really appeal to him, as would the wacky plot and characters. Actually, the more I think of it, this film seems pretty Tarantino-ish. Easily the best of the Channel Awesome films but still with a lot of flaws that hopefully can be fixed in the next round to make something amazing.

chrisgriffen-mcgrory22 I'll keep this review relatively short and sweet, with my main point being that you will enjoy this film immensely if you're a fan of any of these talented reviewers or their sites. Chock full of hilarious PureFlix references (my favorite being the bit about the main character/director/terrifying creep from "Old Fashioned"), and delivered in the Brad Jones vein of humor found in his scripted Cinema Snob reviews, as well as his done-on-the-spot Midnight Screenings. The acting is very good considering the budget (and that the actors themselves happily acknowledge that they are not professional actors in other videos), and the direction is satisfactory. The jokes occasionally hit a wall but for the most part are hilariously on target ("Oh, to be 34 again...") One aspect of this film that jumps off the screen is that it is more than clear to the viewer that all who are involved in this feature have a palpable camaraderie and seem to be having a blast while making this passion project of theirs. Adds depth to the on screen action and lends a positive tone to the comedy as a whole. Would recommend to any fan of Channel Awesome. I rented the movie on Vimeo for $3.99 but after seeing will more than likely order a DVD copy to show to friends.

John Plocar Brought to us from the same duo that made "The Cinema Snob Movie" and "Paranoia", here is a smartly written and humorously executed comedy that is a satire on the Christian based films that (for the most part) aren't particularly well written or executed. "Jesus, Bro!" plays with the tropes and themes of such films as "God's Not Dead", "Old Fashioned", "War Room", "Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas" among many others and does it in a way that isn't hateful or mean spirited, but rather joyous in the absurdity of it all. The story revolves around an internet figure called the Rickhead, or simply Rick as the movie goes on, who is a very vocal atheist online that spreads around ridiculous opinions about why he can't get a chicken sandwich on Sundays because his favorite restaurant closes for church on those particular days. The film starts out by giving a small glimpse of what life seems to be like for Rick; having a Christian girlfriend, Elizabeth, who speaks almost completely in on- the-nose, exposition dialog. His camaraderie with his also Christian best friend, Carlos, who is such a "black best friend" stereotype it's hilarious. For the most part, Rick is content with how...not content he is with everything. Until one night he goes out for drinks with Carlos that results in a near death experience where he meets Jesus Christ...appearing as Santa Claus...in white robes. It's a very risible scene, trust me. At that moment Rick finally becomes a believer and agrees to help "Santa Christ" gain more conversions to Christianity before string cheese turns everyone into an atheist. From there things are a laugh riot, going into over-the-top scenarios and fantastically spoofed segments on movies of this nature.Now bare in mind that this is a parody mainly of the Christian films and not actually a spoof on Christianity itself. At no point does it ever make fun of or condescend against Christianity, or any religion for that matter. The comedy, as well as the morals of the movie, are rather lighthearted and charming. Even managing to have a much more touching and endearing message in its subtext than most mainstream Christian films released as of late. While it may be poking fun at the Christian movies and even stereotypes that can be found involved in the faith, it actually does contain a very Christian moral of basically to just be a good person to everyone no matter what you or they believe in. I found that way more inspirational than anything within even a single frame of something like "War Room" or "God's Not Dead". While those movies feel more as a cynical and manipulative attempt to shine other's beliefs (anyone who isn't of the Christian faith) in a negative light while making themselves out to be persecuted innocents at every turn, "Jesus, Bro!" feels genuinely sincere and optimistic in what it wants to say. "Jesus, Bro!" calls those movies out for not truly having what it should mean to be a Christian in focus, but rather spreading quite questionable and even immoral ideologies within their themes. In that sense this film far surpasses anything distributed by PureFlix as being more of an actual Christian movie, except with a wacky sense of humor about itself.I enjoyed this movie quite a bit, is it perfect? No. While I liked everyone's performance on screen, we aren't talking awards here. There are one or two special effects that didn't quite work for myself, even for the cartoonish tone the film inhabits. And the climax felt slightly lacking in much impact, aside from morals that arises from it. However, that is kind of the point in a movie like this if it's going to play on the short comings of modern Christian flicks. Plus, it's a low budget film made mostly among a small group of friends. Am I really going to get into the technicalities of a movie like this not being a masterpiece? Hell no, I'm going to enjoy it for what it is because the movie is funny and is happy being what it is. I'm not gonna be the one to try taking that away from it. I thought the writing was sharp, hysterical when it needed to be funny but also even a little heart warming in parts. The direction was just perfect for this, appearing as most other films within the genre but always competent. The acting was all around funny, everyone plays an exaggeration of a stereotype that you would typically find in something released from PureFlix productions. David Gobble as the lead, Rick, is terrific in the role with spot-on comedic timing while somehow presenting a likable presence from a character that could otherwise be irritating if played wrong. He brings a strange charisma to someone who shouldn't be likable. Gobble is a large reason why this movie works as well as it does because with the wrong performance, the movie could have easily fumbled. I think if this interests you at all then please check it out! ...especially to see my name in the ending credits...no that doesn't sway my bias at all...just a bonus thing...my bonus thing...shut up, it makes me feel important. Oh! I almost forgot...Jesus, BRO!

hjalsayegh OK this was made on a budget of next to nothing and I don't know who's parents house they were shooting at but that house deserves a credit mentioning!Past that though this is an entertaining little movie full of inside jokes from Brad's Cinema Snob reviews and recurring characters on the nostalgia critic (yes I mean Santa Chris and Malcom playing the devil!). If you are reading this review are either already a fan of the Channel Awesome group... or one of the cast in which case HI BRAD! Jokes aside the acting in this movie was good and it was actually well written, it will keep you entertained, the sets are what you'd expect in this kind of movie though but they don't overwhelm the scene. I had two issues with this movie though. 1. The hard cuts.... they huuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtttttttttttt! I get that this is a no budget movie but aside from one hard cut (made for the lovely Sarah!) they gave me whiplash, could have played up the comedic angle a bit or something.2. Compared to the rest of the cast David was a bit... ummmm well maybe not main role material? I really enjoyed the supporting cast. they were all fun to watch.I'll admit this was the first time I've actually watched a movie of this sort and I was ready for something REALLY bad, but I was pleasantly surprised, what it lacked in production value it more then made up for in charm and I would recommend it. 8 out of 10 from me. I was entertained from beginning to end which is more then I can say for some 100+ million movies I've seen recently