Come Sunday

  • 2018


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Positive Reviews 23
Negative reviews 8
Average Rating 3.2/5
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4.0
It manages to get into those messier struggles of balancing faith and religion. The result is a quietly contemplative character piece, grounded by a c .. Den Of Geek
3.0
And Ejiofors nuanced interpretation of a flawed but deeply committed man of God is only occasionally matched by Marcus Hincheys skimming, episodic scr .. EW
3.1
He cant bear the idea of suffering people who havent been saved through his gospel going to Hell. Rogerebert
3.0
Innocents, like the Rwandan children, cannot possibly be so easily abandoned. Common Sense Media
3.0
Chiwetel Ejiofor gives the best performance of his career in Joshua Marstons safe but stirringly provocative biopic about a Tulsa minister. Indie Wire
4.5
Like the true life evangelist that inspired it, Come Sunday preaches a message of tolerance and inclusivity that couldnt be more relevant in a country .. Variety
2.0
Ill admit I find anthropological fascination in scenes like the one between Ejiofor and Sheen, but this is a movie that presents itself as some sort o .. The Guardian
1.9
But Come Sundays narrative doesnt have much in the way of emotional stakes, which is exacerbated by the films vague sense of character and society.
4.0
It may play a little flatly, but its sincerity of purpose remains affecting throughout. Screen Daily
2.5
Those fascinated by crises of faith or stories about religion will find stuff to chew on, but as a feature film it leaves something to be desired. Collider
1.5
As is, while the film doesnt portray Pearson as a saint, it portrays him as a fairly uncomplicated character, all things considered. Collider
5.0
A mesmerizing contemplation of the clash between rigid dogma and considered reinterpretation. The Hollywood Reporter
5.0
If Ingmar Bergman and Robert Bresson gave us priests who feared the absence of God, Come Sunday offers the opposite: the story of a real life evangeli .. The New York Times
3.0
Nearly all those tensions are exacerbated to some degree by Carltons marriage to Gina (a sharp Condola Rashad), who outwardly supports her husband but ..
1.5
It is a sensationalized depiction of religious fanaticism that doesnt make room for ideological variance. The Young Folks
3.5
And its a good show.Just maybe not the fire and brimstone it could be. Decider
4.5
Come Sunday Takes the Challenges of Faith Seriously. We Need More Movies Like It. Slate
3.0
(Getting Christians involved in the stakes while utterly alienating non Christians.) The Film Stage
4.5
The real life story that Come Sunday explores is intriguing, but it seems better suited to a documentary film or series that could delve more deeply i .. The Atlantic
3.5
But in their place is basically the Ejiofor show, and I cannot object to that. Forbes
2.0
Come Sunday is frankly too critical of hierarchical religious affiliations to fit neatly into this genre, though it remains a rare commercial film to .. The Play List
2.5
Here are our guides for the absolute best movies on Netflix, must see Netflix original series and movies, and the comedy specials guaranteed to make y .. Daily Dot
2.0
Despite a terrific and dedicated performance from the always great Chewitel Ejiofor this film is like a sermon you never asked for. Dead Line
3.0
Its the kind of exhibition, alongside the work of the immensely talented Lakeith Stanfield, that helps elevate an average film to something nearing ca .. One Room With A View
2.0
But the Screenwriting 101 cliches and bland visual style are nothing compared to Come Sundays refusal to examine the real life implications of the eva .. Film Avclub
3.0
Come Sundays vague structure and vague characters harm it, but they dont ruin it: the foundation is too strong for that.Ejiofors Pearson deserves a st .. Alternate Ending
2.5
The lessons Pearson learns after suffering the slings and arrows familiar to any social pariah leads to a poignant, if rather expected and simple conc .. Ion Cinema
4.5
Dude is charismatic and funny and embodies the pastor efficiently and effectively. Blacknerd Problems
3.1
A thoughtful and enlightening if less than dynamic film powered by an exceptional Chiwetel Ejiofor performance. Tulsa World
2.5
Adapting a true story into a film is an inherently difficult task.Real life rarely follows a neat, narrative structure, and though films arent require .. Thril List
4.5
Its a story of faith, but also of loyalties, of obtuse and pragmatic people.
4.5
Still, there is an audience that walks that line who will surely find something worthwhile in this extraordinary tale. Shadow And Act
3.5
The film rightfully honors the complex theological, ministerial, and relational conundrums it presents.
3.5
But mostly it feels like a missed opportunity to tell a more complex story. Sojo
1.5
But if thats the case, why are these films so tedious and flat Perhaps its because the supposedly groundbreaking rethinking these men advocate is noth .. The Gospel Coalition



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