ChikPapa Very disappointed :(

Stellead Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

Beanbioca As Good As It Gets

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

infoalwaysacritic 6/10 Faith-based films have, in my experience, been hit-or-miss, though lately there have been several more "watchable" offerings; The Resurrection of Gavin Stone happens to be one of them.Brett Dalton plays Gavin Stone, a washed up child-star turned hollywood bad-boy who is sentenced to 200 hours of community service at a church in his hometown. Rather than doing maintenance, he convinces the church to let him play Jesus in its annual production. Along the way he is introduced to some humourous stereotypes of christianity and a jaded love interest with a painful history. Part humour, and part drama, The Resurrection of Gavin Stone is heartfelt for people who have a history in the church, though maybe a little stinging to those who've had a bad experience in a church.Your experience of this film will largely depend on what you bring into it. If you come to it looking for another offering of Brett Dalton, you're likely in for a disappointment - not a failing in hiaas acting, but because the script will only be understood by a specific audience. Neil Flynn plays a role you've probably seen him in before, DB Sweeney is largely in the background and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes does a reasonable job in her role.To people unfamiliar with christian stereotypes, a large portion of the script will fall flat. Many of the jokes reference names of songs, hymns and in some cases the writers tried to break the stereotypical expectation of a church service. If this is your type of humour, then you'll find plenty of laughter to supplement the impending transformation of its main character.Gavin Stone is a self-absorbed and selfish man, but wouldn't likely be perceived as such by people outside of a pious church. The film leaves the audience to imagine this side of his character by repeatedly referencing a set of incriminating pictures and a vague description of partying with a catapult. When Gavin's crisis of purpose comes, you get a very quick glimpse into his prior life, this and another character's own faith journey may bear some relatable points to christians who share a common history, and that can be heart-felt. One notable scene wherein Gavin participates in helping someone in need was enhanced by my knowledge that the cars program and many like it truly exist. Overall the film is enjoyable and reasonably acted for members of a church or on their own faith-journey to enjoy. It is doubtful that this one would have a large appeal outside of the church.

shspitz I thought it was a very good movie. It was real, down to earth, a portrait of a young man coming to grips with his childish attitudes and making a decision toward developing core values that embrace others instead of just himself and based on someone bigger than life. I liked the consistent theme of grace extended, real caring and loving people, and by the message of Christ, turns people into beyond they can imagine, a life of promise, friendships, eternal truth and satisfaction of knowing your taking the right path in life. PS: I hope the true life story of the girl child actress that kind of took a drug and rumble turn, can come out so well.

summergirl-51268 I really enjoyed this movie. It had quite a bit of humor but at the end when it needed to be serious it was. The moment Gavin Stone realizes the sacrifices Jesus made for him at the end of the movie, brought tears to my eyes. I bought the movie and watch it from time to time. I still get tears in my eyes at the end. I highly recommend watching the movie at least once.

bhaskellof6 We are a family that LOVES movies! Christian movies typically can be somewhat cheesy in the portrayal of real people and real actions- But we love the message of love and faith they portray but so often the acting just seems not realistic. This movie was real, genuine and totally enjoyable! The actors and actresses in the film were like real people who are believers and live life as people who are trying, not with perfection to portray Jesus's message of mercy and grace. And I love the heart of the pastor portrayed in this movie, leading and guiding his flock with love and wisdom, not a dim wit. I urge everyone to take the time not just to go see the Resurrection of Gavin Stone, but to share with others on all the social media you can. Spread the word! It is a blessing and joy to share the blessings in your life, this film was definitely one of the many blessed moments in mine. It is hard to write much more without spoiling any of the plot.... so go watch it for yourselves. Thank you Vertical Church Productions and the others who invested and took the time to portray a view of real Christians in a way that is genuine and sincere.