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Father Stu
2022
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Positive Reviews
15
Negative reviews
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Average Rating
2.6
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4.5
Because of the subject and language, this isnt a movie for everyone.
Common Sense Media
1.5
What we dont know is how Stu relates to either of these people now that hes an adult.
Indie Wire
2.0
Around him, though, is an uneven gumbo of religion and family turmoil.
Time Out
4.5
Part of the problem is that Father Stu doesnt spend enough time tracing Longs evolution, and so his embrace of Christianity feels frustratingly underd ..
Screen Daily
3.5
Its nice to see Gibson get an opportunity to deliver the kind of performance hes capable of, and he doesnt smooth out his characters rough edges at al ..
JoBlo
1.5
Does that sound boring Thats because it is, or at least thats how this wholly unremarkable film depicts Longs journey.
The Globe And Mail
2.0
... A Christian movie with a bit more heft than the schmaltzy tales routinely served up for middle Americas churchgoers.
The Times
2.0
The films linking of physical suffering and spiritual enlightenment proves troubling, and the story veers unconvincingly from catastrophe to triumph.
Radio Times
2.5
Stus redemptive journey is messy and engaging, and it has a lot to say about the need for forgiveness at various levels of society.
Shadows On The Wall
2.0
Playing out to the histrionic squalling of a country infused score, this is film making that aims to smite its audience into submission.
The Guardian
1.5
Just because something is based on real life doesnt mean it cant be cliched.
Az Central
2.0
Its painfully slow at times, slightly over wrought and not exactly cheering but some of Noes creative touches are lovely and Francoise Lebrun is fabul ..
Daily Mail
2.0
As far as faith based films go this year, watch Benedetta instead.
Empire
1.5
Theres a discussion that could apply to this story that it doesnt promise theyll make sense but also that theyll find their greatest purpose.
Eye For Film
1.5
He doesnt soften the character, and even when Bill begins to warm toward Stu, Gibson doesnt overplay the sentiment.
Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Father Stu is a lot of things. Tragic, emotional, and humorous, it serves as a vehicle for two Hollywood stars with bigoted pasts to make a movie abou ..
3.5
The strength of Father Stu is that Stu himself is fully imagined.
The Age
2.0
(Wahlberg) feels out of place and, dare I say, a little bit ridiculous in the role he gives a lot to it, but he doesnt quite pull it off. The plot (al ..
You Tube
3.0
The stars wild card charisma motors the story along, even if events sprawl beyond the control of first time director Rosalind Ross when tragedy enters ..
Ft
3.0
Hilary White Father Stu Three stars In cinemas; Cert 15A File this one under better than expected.
Independent Ie
2.5
While thats not exactly a roaring success, it does lead to an encounter with the enchanting Carmen (Teresa Ruiz).
Stuff
3.0
GRANT ROLLINGS THE DROVERS WIFE: THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON (15) 109mins YEE HAR!
The Sun
0.5
he story of Father Stuart Long should inspire you to put more good into the world. Instead, this tainted version is more concerned with landing the jo ..
We Live Entertainment
4.0
Although infinitely more engaging than Daniels intensely irritating debut, Swiss Army Man, the quirk factor remains dialled up to 11 throughout.
Scots Man
3.0
Just like the flagwaver war movies of yore, these recent films dont celebrate war or minimize the cost of war.
Tiny Url
3.1
Bays action (and car chase) scenes still suffer from a lack of clear spacial relations (thus minimizing the suspense), and a game Gyllenhaal is defeat ..
Film Frenzy
4.5
That doesnt necessarily make this an admirable production, but at least its a proficient one.
Yahoo
2.0
Father Stu is so lifeless that saccharine wouldve been an improvement.
News
1.5
Its hard to enjoy a film when you cant hear all of the leading mans lines.
Parent Previews
2.5
And the script doesnt either: Screenwriter and director Rosalind Ross inserts a hokey vision of the Virgin Mary cradling a bleeding Long on the road m ..
Abc News Go
2.5
Its a film that can be effective at times and even moving, one that writer and director Rosalind Ross isnt afraid to show the warts and all approach t ..
Ready Steady Cut
2.5
Its another terrific performance from Mark Wahlberg inside an average or problematic movie, which isnt a surprise lately.
Flickering Myth
3.0
If that doesnt get your attention and restore your faith in humanity, little will.
KSDK
4.5
But tinsel Town doesnt rush to put him on screen, so he works the meat counter at a grocery store.
We Are Movie Geeks
1.3
A socially conservative, faith based biographical drama, and an unconvincing, broadly played, sinner redeemed story with shallow characterizations and ..
Sound Cloud
1.5
If the characters transgressions arent really that bad, then maybe Marky and Mel are okay, too That doesnt fly.
Flicks
4.5
While Father Stu isnt quite on the same level as The Fighter, it was surprisingly good and an enjoyable watch.
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