Freestyle Releasing | Release Date: March 21, 2014
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SliverPatriarchApr 15, 2014
Didn't even have to see it to understand what a ****stain it is. Read the description and was turned away IMMEDIATELY. mitchjpjr2...well can go **** himself.
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KotorFan3231Apr 28, 2014
Even though I am a Christian, I believe in choice and people should have a choice whether they want to believe or not and while I do feel sorry for them that they don't believe in something that could help their life but that does not meanEven though I am a Christian, I believe in choice and people should have a choice whether they want to believe or not and while I do feel sorry for them that they don't believe in something that could help their life but that does not mean they are a bad person and that's what this movie does that makes it absolute crap. This is just propaganda to make all non believers look like very bitter people, shame on the director for this piece of propaganda. Expand
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ThePutinatorApr 23, 2014
Insanity, craziness or madness is a spectrum of behaviors characterized by certain abnormal mental or behavioral patterns. Insanity may manifest as violations of societal norms, including a person becoming a danger to themselves or others,Insanity, craziness or madness is a spectrum of behaviors characterized by certain abnormal mental or behavioral patterns. Insanity may manifest as violations of societal norms, including a person becoming a danger to themselves or others, though not all such acts are considered insanity. In modern usage insanity is most commonly encountered as an informal unscientific term denoting mental instability, or in the narrow legal context of the insanity defense. In the medical profession the term is now avoided in favor of diagnoses of specific mental disorders; the presence of delusions or hallucinations is broadly referred to as psychosis. When discussing mental illness in general terms, "psychopathology" is considered a preferred descriptor.

In English, the word "sane" derives from the Latin adjective sanus meaning "healthy". The phrase "mens sana in corpore sano" is often translated to mean a "healthy mind in a healthy body". From this perspective, insanity can be considered as poor health of the mind, not necessarily of the brain as an organ (although that can affect mental health), but rather refers to defective function of mental processes such as reasoning. Another Latin phrase related to our current concept of sanity is "compos mentis" (lit. "sound of mind"), and a euphemistic term for insanity is "non compos mentis". In law, mens rea means having had criminal intent, or a guilty mind, when the act (actus reus) was committed.

A more informal use of the term insanity is to denote something considered highly unique, passionate or extreme, including in a positive sense. A notable example has been the use of the phrase 'insanely great' in the launch of the Apple Macintosh, subsequently also used to describe one of its developers. The term may also be used as an attempt to discredit or criticise particular ideas, beliefs, principles, desires, personal feelings, attitudes, or their proponents, such as in politics and religion.
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Soupinacup96May 7, 2014
I entered the theater expecting this movie to be mediocre at best. A 4/10, maybe. I left thinking that this was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. God's Not Dead is one of the more poorly written, poorly acted, and just down-rightI entered the theater expecting this movie to be mediocre at best. A 4/10, maybe. I left thinking that this was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. God's Not Dead is one of the more poorly written, poorly acted, and just down-right insulting. Avoid this movie like the plague. Expand
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BantamApr 17, 2014
Two-dimensional characters, ridiculous and boring dialogue, melodramatic acting out of incredibly convoluted and uninteresting scenarios, and an overall stupid message. Anybody that's been to college knows that these kind of situationsTwo-dimensional characters, ridiculous and boring dialogue, melodramatic acting out of incredibly convoluted and uninteresting scenarios, and an overall stupid message. Anybody that's been to college knows that these kind of situations simply don't happen. Any professor that required students to give a statement of faith counter to their real faith in order to get a passing grade would be sued and terminated by the university. Further, there is no way that a college in the south would have an entire freshman class full of people willing to go along with such a request (save for the one hero of the story).

The fact that this movie was based on a debunked chain email is really the worst part, though. This is nothing more than pandering to group of people who cannot think for themselves and who will put money into the pockets of the film's creators.

This is easily the worst movie I've ever seen.
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ZisckyApr 22, 2014
I wish there was a negative value for the score.Every once in a while these stupid Christian movies are released to torture us.Makes me wish i didn't know any Christians.Who funds these nonsense movies?
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cakeleApr 25, 2014
Can I just be to the point and say that this movie made me throw up a little just sitting through that "debate"? For starters, it was not a proper debate setting and that "philosophy professor" was more akin to a fumbling uneducated moron inCan I just be to the point and say that this movie made me throw up a little just sitting through that "debate"? For starters, it was not a proper debate setting and that "philosophy professor" was more akin to a fumbling uneducated moron in Youtube comment sections. It is really easy to win a debate if you make your competitor an idiot, and that is what the movie did for that professor.
Whatever makes Christians slap their thighs in joy because, "HA HA HURR THE CHRISTIAN WINSSS" just... sure. Go for it. Enjoy your **** movie.
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DrastreApr 30, 2014
Pure lunacy. This film is crap. Everything in this movie sucks. Acting, writing, it's philosophy. It's yet another retarded propaganda film created by idiots who live by a book that says the earth is flat, gays are evil and it's okay to rapePure lunacy. This film is crap. Everything in this movie sucks. Acting, writing, it's philosophy. It's yet another retarded propaganda film created by idiots who live by a book that says the earth is flat, gays are evil and it's okay to rape women as long as you pay their father 50 silver coins. God is DEAD! AND I KILLED HIM! AND DANCED ON HIS GRAVE!!! Expand
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BooeywwMay 13, 2014
I wanted to see a good movie but it ended up being a bad one.....DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!

Jokes aside this movie was quite horrendous. This idea that a college professor would walk into a class and tell the entire class that God is not real
I wanted to see a good movie but it ended up being a bad one.....DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!

Jokes aside this movie was quite horrendous. This idea that a college professor would walk into a class and tell the entire class that God is not real is just so cliche.
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Roddy2112May 13, 2014
The fact that this movie exists is proof there is no god. The arguments were pathetic at best, and the acting was what you would expect from a grade school play. It was Jim Jones koolaid drinking Christian propaganda.
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binary10140May 19, 2014
Hands down the worst movie I have ever watched in my entire life. Its just typical christian propaganda, I came to this movie hoping for a balanced argument between theists and atheists which showed both sides and used actual science. InsteadHands down the worst movie I have ever watched in my entire life. Its just typical christian propaganda, I came to this movie hoping for a balanced argument between theists and atheists which showed both sides and used actual science. Instead it is heavily biased against the atheists using the "atheists are just angry at god for one reason or another" stereotype. On the other hand the christian arguments more often than not boil down to circular reasoning "god is real because it says so in the bible". Also there are duck dynasty cameos, a show which I absolutely loathe which didn't do anything to improve my opinion. Expand
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monkeyfunkyMay 16, 2014
This movie is a joke. It doesn't at all paint an accurate description of atheists. They are potrayed as angry and hateful, but many atheist you will meet are the exact opposite. Her humanist bumper sticker is a joke. Most people who believeThis movie is a joke. It doesn't at all paint an accurate description of atheists. They are potrayed as angry and hateful, but many atheist you will meet are the exact opposite. Her humanist bumper sticker is a joke. Most people who believe differently than you aren't abrasive and hostile, more often then not, they simply leave you alone. I was extremely disapointed with this. It perpetuates bad steriotypes and doesn't logically exammine both sides of the debate in detail. I can honestly say I hated this movie and I really didn't want to. As the daughter of parents who are catholic and atheist, I wanted it to find common ground and reconcile both belief's viewpoints, and to see the people who represent these two differing opinions potrayed accuratley and without bias. As an agnostic, this didn't sway me, it disgusted me. My father is nothing like the atheists potrayed in this movie, and most atheists aren't. And lets be real (spoiler) even though the professor converted at the end and always had a faith in God, he is put up on a petastal that is supposed to represents nonbelievers as a whole, and it only makes the other side look bad, because it potrays secular people as inherently moral-less and bad. Examples like this movie are exactly why people don't follow organized religon, if at all. Expand
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IronicguyMay 24, 2014
Christians are not supposed to be an insecure people. When one is secure in their faith they shouldn't need to demonize other groups of people. The evil atheist professor just shows how some people believe they are victims. Horrible acting,Christians are not supposed to be an insecure people. When one is secure in their faith they shouldn't need to demonize other groups of people. The evil atheist professor just shows how some people believe they are victims. Horrible acting, horrible story, and offensive to any non-Christians. Also offensive to any real Christians, the dogmatic ones probably loved this film. Expand
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JustSumGuyAug 29, 2015
The movie is essentially one big strawman argument targeting its Christian target audience. The plot is too busy, the arguments made by the spiritual proponents are weak, and every antagonist is unrealistic. Just ignore this movie. Don't evenThe movie is essentially one big strawman argument targeting its Christian target audience. The plot is too busy, the arguments made by the spiritual proponents are weak, and every antagonist is unrealistic. Just ignore this movie. Don't even rent it for a dollar. It's not worth your time. Expand
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habrownNov 28, 2014
Terrible. Just terrible. Perhaps what offended me the most was how ALL the non-Christians were portrayed as despicable, disgusting human beings while ALL the Christians came off as benevolent, caring and filled with humility. I have neverTerrible. Just terrible. Perhaps what offended me the most was how ALL the non-Christians were portrayed as despicable, disgusting human beings while ALL the Christians came off as benevolent, caring and filled with humility. I have never seen more hogwash. I find these attempts at proselytizing terribly offensive. Expand
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rvmazzolAug 9, 2014
My parents brought this movie back and made me watch it from RedBox. I was hoping that it would be at least somewhat neutral in expressing both sides of the debate, but it was even worse than I thought. It isn't propaganda - its pornography.My parents brought this movie back and made me watch it from RedBox. I was hoping that it would be at least somewhat neutral in expressing both sides of the debate, but it was even worse than I thought. It isn't propaganda - its pornography. It's pornography in the sense that it is totally demeaning to non-Christians, and *Spoiler alert* they all convert at the end. Oh ya baby. Just want the Christians want. All those dirty non-Christians get down on their knees and get filled up with the love of God. They feel Jesus come inside them and they rejoice in all of the spirit. Nothing gets you hot and heavy for God like watching a bunch of dumb angry sinners get saved. Expand
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vpicciutoAug 20, 2014
Wow... Did that just happen? Wait, this movie was actually made AND I watched it... The characters are all so over the top that it's a distraction. From the parody of a philosophy professor to the idiotic student to the implausible mean-girlWow... Did that just happen? Wait, this movie was actually made AND I watched it... The characters are all so over the top that it's a distraction. From the parody of a philosophy professor to the idiotic student to the implausible mean-girl girlfriend, the whole thing runs like a high-school play gone awry. I'm shocked (shocked I say!) this movie ever got made. Expand
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DavidMoran15Aug 23, 2014
A Razzie for the worst script would be the most deserving recognition this movie can receive. This movie is, essentially, the materialization of the dreams of your average door-to-door preacher. Nothing would make me happier than to see theA Razzie for the worst script would be the most deserving recognition this movie can receive. This movie is, essentially, the materialization of the dreams of your average door-to-door preacher. Nothing would make me happier than to see the scriptwriter pick up his Golden Raspberry. Expand
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HaineswestSep 2, 2014
As an Evangelical Christian it pains me to say that this is another example of a movie that I wanted to like, but could not. We can point to many examples in Hollywood movies and Television where Christians are portrayed as unreasonableAs an Evangelical Christian it pains me to say that this is another example of a movie that I wanted to like, but could not. We can point to many examples in Hollywood movies and Television where Christians are portrayed as unreasonable zealots. But this does not give us permission to return the favor and portray secular academia, or secular society in general, as antagonistic, cold, and shallow as this movie does. I typically hate to see stereotypical characters in any movie. In this movie it is far too obvious who the "bad-guys" are in this movie, and who the "good-guys" are. I would love to see a portrayal of a philosophical debate about theism that doesn't give us so many obvious reasons to dislike those in the "non-believers" camp. As a movie that "preaches to the choir, this movie is fine. But as a movie intended to be evangelistic, I do not recommend it. It is too heavy-handed and manipulative. And to think that it would not be perceived that way by most of secular society is insulting to them. Arrogance is typically more subtle, and therefore harder to find & acknowledge. Real humility requires depth of character and honest soul-searching. To portray a Christian Faith that has real depth and compassion, we must reflect the depth that exists in the secular world as well. Anything else cheapens the Human condition and, on an individual level, the human soul. In it's place I recommend "Chariots of Fire" or "To End all Wars" as tools for Evangelism. These are movies that acknowledge Human struggle, intellect, and Faith hand-in-hand where the viewer can easily walk away with a positive view of the Christian faith while not being spoon fed. It's high time that the Christian movie-making community raise the bar. A world that was lost in sin led Christ to the cross. It should lead Christians to excellence in all of it's Evangelical endeavors as well. Expand
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indrajitttSep 4, 2014
More than Christian propaganda, this movie portrays how stupid the real America still is. Even though it's awful, I enjoyed watching it because of the sense of superiority it gave me over those stupid people who made this movie and everyoneMore than Christian propaganda, this movie portrays how stupid the real America still is. Even though it's awful, I enjoyed watching it because of the sense of superiority it gave me over those stupid people who made this movie and everyone who liked it. I do believe in God, my God, and so why would the Muslim and the Chinese suddenly give in to Jesus adding to the hilarity of the movie? The most painful part is to see the association of the Robertson family with this movie since we all love them so much. Oh my God America... really? Expand
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GuillermoBMDec 6, 2014
Summary: God's Not Dead is filled with dull performances, stupid characters and random situations. 30/100 [D+]

I can't believe how successful this film was at the box office. Of course I know that a lot of movie goers are interested in
Summary: God's Not Dead is filled with dull performances, stupid characters and random situations. 30/100 [D+]

I can't believe how successful this film was at the box office. Of course I know that a lot of movie goers are interested in this kind of religion matters, but c'mon $62 millions worldwide, that's a lot of money for a movie that cost only $2 millions. Anyway, it has a huge premise and it has Shane Harper in it, so I decided to see it. A few performances were likable but the whole film is a strange mess. It has lots of uninteresting subplots and most of the performances were dull, although I have to admit that at least the young actress Trisha LaFache and Disney's star Shane Harper were good during the film; that's why I give it a 1.5/5 rating, they both made this movie a little bit better; the rest of the cast is just plain awful.

The script is somewhat uneven because the movie kept me entertained at times, especially in all those power-point presentations that Shane's character had to explain; but there are several moments in the film where the dialog is just unbelievable, stupid and mindblowingly awful; for example, there is a scene where a girl tells to his boyfriend that she has cancer, and he answers: "Who cares?" or something like that I don't remember. I was like... are you serious? Who wrote this atrocious pile of crap? The whole movie is filled with moments like this one. Yes, it was interesting at times and it makes you think about your beliefs and the existentialism, but it is a shame that the film ended up as cheap propaganda.

The director Harold Cronk has no idea of how to treat these delicate themes and issues in his movie, such as: religion, abuse, etc. It is an empty, heartless and surreal flick. Although I enjoyed some moments with Shane Harper and Trisha LaFache, I just can't recommend it to anyone. It doesn't even live up its debatable premise, because the direction is so careless and the writing is uneven. God's Not Dead has some interesting power-point presentations very well handled by its main character, but it is sad that the movie ended up being cheap Christian propaganda when it could be a more thought-provoking film. It is a very pretentious movie; and the ending could not be more selfish, disgusting and ridiculous. [D+]
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zitkoNov 12, 2014
I come from former Eastern Block and am a Christian. That's why I watched this movie. After a while it turned out to be even a little scary for me because it reminded me of Communist propaganda movies - only Communists were good, nice,I come from former Eastern Block and am a Christian. That's why I watched this movie. After a while it turned out to be even a little scary for me because it reminded me of Communist propaganda movies - only Communists were good, nice, likable guys unlike all the others who were bad, arrogant, lofty, ugly... Only hope for the bad guys was to become Communists. What did I see in this movie? Absolutely the same scheme, the same black and white world, only the positive guys turned out to be Christians and all the others are the bad ones. Is Christianity really supposed to be just another ideology? Did Jesus die on the cross to show his followers disrespect and demonization towards those who don't believe in him? Does God really need defenders or rather witnesses? These are my mixed feelings after watching God's Not Dead.
Two points for a few funny parts plus some good acting (Trisha LaFache as Amy).
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banjohorseNov 19, 2014
This movie is shameful. There are horribly offensive stereotypes (the Muslim father, both the Chinese student and his father, the single black student who says anything). Every single character who believes in God is represented as caring,This movie is shameful. There are horribly offensive stereotypes (the Muslim father, both the Chinese student and his father, the single black student who says anything). Every single character who believes in God is represented as caring, intelligent, level-headed but still passionate, whereas every other character is an idiot, or cruel, or hateful. The atheist professor's entire character and arc is a mockery that, as an atheist I am offended by. Most of the favorable reviews make claim of brain food and that this movie is though provoking, but all, and I mean every single argument Josh presents is flat out illogical. Not only that, but the professors inability to answer some of the worst arguments for God I've ever heard (and there are good ones) renders me speechless. Honestly there were points during which I considered this may actually be an atheist propaganda film, the idea being that a film so horrid in defense of God would only have negative backspin. Even from a purely film-based standpoint, the actor is bad, the writing is atrocious, the plot is all over the place. There are scenes so bad I think of Tommy Wiseau's "The Room". This movie is half so-bad-its-funny and half frothing-rage inducing. Mike McCahill of the Guardian put it aptly: Ban this sick filth.

TL:DR - It is NOT okay that this movie has been made, and it is NOT okay that there are people praising it.
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IntegrityJan 8, 2015
I have several genuine tertiary degrees to Ph.D., in various fields from science to philosophy. I am therefore fairly adequately informed in the major points of the endless debate, mainstream Christianity vs. atheism, after five full decadesI have several genuine tertiary degrees to Ph.D., in various fields from science to philosophy. I am therefore fairly adequately informed in the major points of the endless debate, mainstream Christianity vs. atheism, after five full decades of professional practice. In my opinion, then, this film may be well intended, but is too AMATEURISH, although it may serve as a teenagers’ starter.

Quite apart from the heavy BIAS apparent in the caricature of the professor, the evidently unanimous verdict of the student body, and the professor’s highly contrived dying conversion, this film fails completely in its prime objective of presenting a viable case for a belief in the Christians’ God, Nor is it fair in presenting the atheist case at its best. For example, leaving aside the latter, the courageous young apologist never picks up on the important point that the oft quoted assertion of Professor Stephen Hawking that the universe was self evolving since the law of gravity has always existed merely adopts the atheists’ hoary appeal to a god of the gaps in the form, physics and mathematics of the gaps!

The sooner that all parties to this paramount debate accept that there must be some First Cause, albeit inaccessible to humans bound by space and time, the better.
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bugsbunnyApr 3, 2015
It is titled "God's Not Dead", but at its core, it is basically only a commercial for Jesus. It was a war between the Bible and an anti-theist. It talked little about other religions, the conflicts, the people killed in the name of god, inIt is titled "God's Not Dead", but at its core, it is basically only a commercial for Jesus. It was a war between the Bible and an anti-theist. It talked little about other religions, the conflicts, the people killed in the name of god, in the name of religion and the wars belief in different gods had led to, not to mention the atheists discriminated by Christians for hundreds of years.

It doesn't really play fair by talking about a different god, the "creator" of the universe, which is proven to exist in the movie and while there's the other one - the superior being in the sky who loves you. He will throw you in fire if you make into his naughty list but still loves you, which Atheists actually deny the existence of.

Talking about misrepresentation, it featured a Muslim father beating his daughter and throwing her out of his house after trying to kill her for practicing Christianity. And THAT is the foundation of Atheism, there are some people who realize that it is senseless to divide, kill, torture, mistreat people on the basis of religion.

"Atheists say that no one can prove the existence of God. They're right. But I say that no one can disprove that God exists." The most amusing quote of the movie. The sad part is that it summarizes the defense offered in the favor of God. The sadder part is that the vice versa could be said in the defense of Atheism.

I decided to watch this movie after reading a positive review by a believer on Amazon, I wanted to see what the believers had in their defense and it was not strong. The movie itself was really biased, it extremely favored, not the theists but, the Christians. On its way to proving that God is not dead, it also proves that God does not do a damn thing.

Would I recommend this movie to an extra-terrestrial alien trying to understand humans and their huge variety of gods to chose from? No.
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EvidencesApr 11, 2015
This movie is an insult to humanity and to those called forth as iconic references in the movie. It keeps your "God-given" brain dead, argues from illogical points of view like a 4th grader, relies on pure theory ignoring existing referencesThis movie is an insult to humanity and to those called forth as iconic references in the movie. It keeps your "God-given" brain dead, argues from illogical points of view like a 4th grader, relies on pure theory ignoring existing references of cultures such as that of the Indian texts as well as present artifacts pre-dating the writing of the Bible. It ignores everything and dismisses anyone against it as angry, idiotic, and unfulfilled. Really, what the F'man.

I have been raised both as a Catholic and as a Christian (Born-Again) for about 20 years of my life. I have to say that i have been exposed extensively to these two religious cultures more so than others who are new to this "belief" which is magnified by ignorant feelings closer to that of a cult rather than that of a personal revelation of self and our true history. I'm sad that it took me this long to look at the world outside "my" circle and understand that it is indeed peaceful... without these mongrels spiting aggression more so than any other culture i have encountered in life.

"God needs an empty vessel to use, so you should empty yourself and trust in him and his word completely." Yes, that tells you to ignore all forms of logic and to lift everything up to him regardless of what "you" think. Oh, there is no "you" there is only "God" now and his word so if you don't like it then burn in hell. That summarizes it as a whole.

It's funny that people are believing in a system that condemns people who do not have the same beliefs as you to burn forever in a lake of burning sulfur is both cruel and psychotic. If you are indeed given a brain, then analyze the existing references in the world. "Oh, but no... the ways of the world.." *sigh* ignorance is indeed bliss.

I think, the Christian bible is a carefully manipulated book that plays between the darker side of jealousy, adulterated love, and torture. "God is a jealous God." What? "God hates lukewarm people, as He will spit them out." Wait, so God is a radical being that only gives you the option believing in him regardless if you were altruistic and peaceful on your own. So yeah, you can't be happy in a Muslim family or any other family for that matter that does not have this one-sided God figure.

He wants the love or else He'll burn you forever regardless of who you are. "All will be given a chance to hear the word of God." So in short there can be no excuses for you not having the opportunity to be saved.

Reality check, those who have existed before the bible was written all went to hell then. *laugh* *laugh* laugh* I find it funny that Christian's go nuts as they find no purpose in life without a divine being waking them up every morning to listen to their stories.
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macironApr 11, 2015
This movie is just religious propaganda like nazis.
There is only stupid logic. What can i say? Main character`s logic is vary long.
I can`t understand why professor cannot reputation? Ha! It`s just stupid Christian movie i ever seen!
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toronto905Sep 29, 2015
Although Shane Harper does do his best at spreading the message that gods still alive, that's not enough to save this movie which is a big flop. This was the worst movie I have ever seen. To start with it fails to prove that God existsAlthough Shane Harper does do his best at spreading the message that gods still alive, that's not enough to save this movie which is a big flop. This was the worst movie I have ever seen. To start with it fails to prove that God exists through science. I believe God does exist and that science can prove it. But this movie failed to do so. Then the clear message of the movie is good vs evil which is Christians vs everyone else- Atheists and Muslims to be specific. Not a good way to get people to believe. The acting is also horrible. Really I cannot believe anyone took this movie seriously at all. I cannot describe how wrong and shameful this movie is, not to mention how easily the producers of this movie fill their own pockets at the expense of true believing Christians. Although I'm an atheist, I'm offended for Christians, Atheists, Buddhists, Muslims, and many other groups that are slandered/ misrepresented in this film Expand
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HenryKrinkleOct 31, 2015
The nadir of cinema. Worse than The Phantom Menace (honestly!) Worse than an Adam Sandler 'comedy.'
Please do not watch, you're just encouraging them to make more of this type of drek.
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gameguardian21Mar 28, 2016
I'm sorry sir, but god is dead. In fact, he isn't real, he was probually made up just to sell money for the dumb book that got christians in the making. This movie is a christian movie, and if you have seen my other christian movie reveiws,I'm sorry sir, but god is dead. In fact, he isn't real, he was probually made up just to sell money for the dumb book that got christians in the making. This movie is a christian movie, and if you have seen my other christian movie reveiws, you will know why I had to watch this. Expand
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rwalkerApr 30, 2016
Unremittingly awful. Paint the protagonist as a likeable, earnest student and his antagonist as an a-hole of a college professor whom no one, not the most convinced atheist could like and who commits logical blunders any real philosophy profUnremittingly awful. Paint the protagonist as a likeable, earnest student and his antagonist as an a-hole of a college professor whom no one, not the most convinced atheist could like and who commits logical blunders any real philosophy prof would scream at. Have the student trot out all the usual dreary arguments for the existence of a big guy in the sky and you have a piece of propaganda only the blind legions of the true believers can enjoy. I didn't, couldn't, watch all the way to the end but I am guessing the prof was converted and that God was voted into existence by those poor classmates. Expand
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JobSeacrestNov 21, 2019
If you are looking for this movie to give a complete unbiased debate, then you should look elsewhere. Nevertheless, it does make a few good pointers, and does contain good lessons.
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ItsYaBoiEricJan 28, 2023
Stephen Hawking: *says that the universe can create itself because gravity exists*

Me: "But then, how was gravity created?"
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TyranianApr 9, 2019
This is a decent film about standing up for your beliefs. Has some good songs.
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JBJblazeApr 3, 2015
First off, this movie is targeted more so towards Christian audience. Of course, if you are otherwise, you may still enjoy this! A constant battle involving logical arguments, and they could go both ways. Personally, they inspired my greaterFirst off, this movie is targeted more so towards Christian audience. Of course, if you are otherwise, you may still enjoy this! A constant battle involving logical arguments, and they could go both ways. Personally, they inspired my greater belief, not only in my own faith, but also that there must be plenty scientific facts and parts from the Bible that correspond in a way that makes both true. Now, back on this topic, the battle of facts increases in interest and a celebration to be had at the end. This may be even more appealing to myself as well as others, whom are still in adolescence. *Pure Flix's big debacle earns 8 out of 10 passing marks!* Expand
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Trev29Nov 15, 2014
There are too many flaws to count in this movie, but it really was not that bad. It could be entertaining if you are willing to go along with it. Shoving religious views down the throat of the audience is never a wise decision, but it did notThere are too many flaws to count in this movie, but it really was not that bad. It could be entertaining if you are willing to go along with it. Shoving religious views down the throat of the audience is never a wise decision, but it did not annoy me as much as I thought it would. Expand
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BloodyRandyApr 20, 2015
I actually was pleasantly surprized. This is a pretty good movie. I mean yes there are cheesy parts especially the texting all your friends at the end. That would be considered more annoying I think than effective. I really liked theI actually was pleasantly surprized. This is a pretty good movie. I mean yes there are cheesy parts especially the texting all your friends at the end. That would be considered more annoying I think than effective. I really liked the pastor and the missionary story throughout as well as the main story where the kid defends believing in God vs not. I actually can relate. I had a professor much like that in college western traditions and all he did was try and get the girls to love him by feeding into power feminism and he constantly tried to make a fool of those that would make a statement of faith or belief in a creator. The only different with this and real life is the professor wouldn't dare let the student teach in front of the class in fear of looking like an idiot. It truly is there rules and I almost agreed in the beginning, it might just be better to drop the class, but if God is prompting you to make a difference then do it. Expand
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lazatoyApr 9, 2016
Listen, I'm not a Christian, but I am religious, and in sort of a Christian way. I don't know what it is about these movies, but they almost always get it wrong! I can call up my church and get a better SHORT film than that of these highListen, I'm not a Christian, but I am religious, and in sort of a Christian way. I don't know what it is about these movies, but they almost always get it wrong! I can call up my church and get a better SHORT film than that of these high budget propaganda films (and yes, that's what they are). God's Not Dead is interesting, if only because of the shameful aspect that enough people saw this movie to warrant a sequel.

The concept of this movie makes no sense, either. So, a teacher is making his students confess that god is dead... wouldn't he... ya know... get fired for that? Regardless, he's still in the job, and now is in a debate with a religious kid, who, obviously, is the main character. A debate has to have good points to in order to be a good debate, and, with that in consideration, this debate sucks like no other. All the points said from both sides are all either half-brained, or misguided.

And, if that's not enough for you, this movie has one of the WORST messages in movie history, that being, if you're not Christian, you're magically a spawn of Satan. I'd like to break it to the writers just how wrongful, and Non-Christian that message is, but, they'd probably be writing 'Non-Christian Genocide 3' by the time that message would've been stuck in their heads.

I guess the main "villain" (if you can call him that) has some good acting, but everybody else in this movie acts like a robot on steroids.

Avoid like the plague.
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tmlorfingMay 8, 2015
Yet another self-righteous piece of crap from people who suffer from severe persecution complex. It's preaching to the choir; this is what the religious right watches before writing their articles on Conservative Tribune or whatever. It hasYet another self-righteous piece of crap from people who suffer from severe persecution complex. It's preaching to the choir; this is what the religious right watches before writing their articles on Conservative Tribune or whatever. It has WAY too many plots and sub-plots, to the point of me saying "what the hell is going on?". It lacks any likeable characters, with the possible exception of the evil, oh so despicable, atheist professor. Kevin Sorbo does a half-decent job of portraying the evil atheist (and it's clear he has a lot of fun with the role), but even his character is too ridiculous to suspend belief. And there's a Muslim girl who is persecuted by her dad, because of course there is. I can see this film becoming a cult classic due to how awful it is, sharing that dubious honor with the likes of Reefer Madness and Troll 2.
Youth Church leaders who are looking for a christian film to show their youth should AVOID THIS TRASH at all costs. Show Facing the Giants or To Save a Life instead.
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InspirationOct 25, 2014
Finally, a movie the world needed to see, because it has become so corrupt. People have become so selfish and arrogant because they believe that they are the center of the world. Even kids these days. Ive heard one say that because herFinally, a movie the world needed to see, because it has become so corrupt. People have become so selfish and arrogant because they believe that they are the center of the world. Even kids these days. Ive heard one say that because her phone broke her parents were obligated to get her a new one. Wow. That was just about the saddest thing ive ever heard. People have to be selfless not selfish, humble not proud. And even worse people become angry. Anger is evil and only leads to evil. This movie shows that there are real people out there, that know that there is a seed of hope in this morale-less world. I plead the director, producers, actors and everyone that helped make this movie, to support the makings of these realities and let people know that there is hope to once and for all rid the Devil out of everyone. Expand
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xenonpagesOct 28, 2014
With how the film spread the word of God is remarkable. However, the plot and the character development was poorly made in such a way that you would expect to have more meaningful ending but ended with a nonsense death and oh so happy concert.
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fed104Dec 25, 2014
This movie was interesting and had fairly good acting. It was a very overly stereotypical, not all atheists are that opposed to Christianity. This kind of stuff does happen in the real world. Another good point of this movie was the fact thatThis movie was interesting and had fairly good acting. It was a very overly stereotypical, not all atheists are that opposed to Christianity. This kind of stuff does happen in the real world. Another good point of this movie was the fact that it portrayed that not all christians are perfect (the girlfriend), because we are not perfect. God is not dead. Expand
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DBPirate1129Jan 12, 2015
Woah, another underrated Christian film, big surprise...but God's Not Dead isn't just a Christian flick. It's very informative, inspiring, and engaging. I never once got bored during the film. It's probably one of my favorite movies becauseWoah, another underrated Christian film, big surprise...but God's Not Dead isn't just a Christian flick. It's very informative, inspiring, and engaging. I never once got bored during the film. It's probably one of my favorite movies because of how daring it tries to be! Expand
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FelixKovacApr 1, 2016
Painful. Every shot of this movie is unoriginal and generic and the main character is a gullible buffoon.
The biggest problem I have with this movie is the atheist philosophy professor. I know what they were doing. Make the philosophy
Painful. Every shot of this movie is unoriginal and generic and the main character is a gullible buffoon.
The biggest problem I have with this movie is the atheist philosophy professor. I know what they were doing. Make the philosophy teacher, an atheist of course, the biggest **** **** on Earth. He was acting like a theist (in the beginning of the movie, he makes everyone write "god is dead", essentially forcing everyone to share the same beliefs that he has, and this is exactly what theist do) and he was SO self-absorbed and narcissistic.
This movie is the intellectual equivalent of cancer.
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ShimizuJan 25, 2015
This film really wasn't a great piece of cinema and the acting has left a lot to be desired but the storyline was fresh and strong and the characterisation is great. neither too short or too long and it does tear at the heart strings in someThis film really wasn't a great piece of cinema and the acting has left a lot to be desired but the storyline was fresh and strong and the characterisation is great. neither too short or too long and it does tear at the heart strings in some places. Very enjoyable and gets you thinking! Expand
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IU666Apr 26, 2015
Horrible misrepresentations of other religions and beliefs. This is shameful.It portrays atheists and muslim people as hateful, angry, stupid people with absolutely no understanding of the universe. It made me sick that anyone would investHorrible misrepresentations of other religions and beliefs. This is shameful.It portrays atheists and muslim people as hateful, angry, stupid people with absolutely no understanding of the universe. It made me sick that anyone would invest time in creating such a hateful film. Expand
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JeffDeWittJun 27, 2015
I just watched this movie on Amazon, not my normal sort of movie but thought I'd give it a try.

No one is going to mistake this for something be Spielberg or Wells but it's an enjoyable movie. As some of the other reviewers have pointed
I just watched this movie on Amazon, not my normal sort of movie but thought I'd give it a try.

No one is going to mistake this for something be Spielberg or Wells but it's an enjoyable movie. As some of the other reviewers have pointed out it's unlikely that any professor is going to behave as badly as the one portrayed here, but the kind of anti Christian bias shown here is far too common in modern academia.

What's more realistic is how the main character has to make hard choices and stand up for what he believes in. This is more than just a movie about atheism vs theists it's also a coming of age movie.
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DannondorfOct 23, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It certainly has performance problems: much of the acting isn't great, it's predictability (knowing every time whether the car would or would not start, knowing the professor would die) makes parts of the movie boring and hokey, and certain aspects (Josh is the only Christian or person in his class with a problem with his professor, the professor somehow isn't immediately fired for making students give the signed statement, the professor confronts Josh outside of class like a childhood bully, every single faculty member in the philosophy department looks down on theists) strain the viewer's ability to suspend disbelief.

Despite all that, "God's not Dead" is a great movie for Christian viewers. Its lessons elevated it above the shallow flick I thought it would be: being a real Christian like Josh and the professor's girlfriend versus a "fake Christian" like Josh's girlfriend (who seemed to think Christianity was more about God serving her with "I know God wants us to be together" than her serving God), God's thoughts being higher than our own, being a sweet fragrance for Jesus that entices others (the Muslim and Chinese man), going to the scripture for answers, God coming to us through other people (the priest being there for Josh and for the dying professor, Josh being there for the students in the philosophy class and the Muslim girl), maintaining faith through adversity and hardship (the old woman, Josh) and praising God even as the minor annoyances of life build up (the minister and his friend).

Unfortunately, it's the ultimate case of preaching to the choir. I doubt it has prompted or ever will prompt a single non-Christian to reconsider his/her views. One of the most common negative stereotypes that atheists cling to is that of the ignorant Christian who clings blindly to faith and ignores scientific evidence, and "God's not Dead" perpetuates that image by revealing that its Christian writers have no idea what the Existentialist phrase "God is dead" actually means and by basing its later logical arguments on a Stephen Hawking quote that is taken out of context. (Many will also think the movie is dumb for its endorsement of "Duck Dynasty".) Also, while Christians look at the sinners in this movie and see reflections of who they were before they accepted Christ (we tried to build ourselves up like they do and be our own god), non-Christians will see this movie as an act of hubris by Christians; every single non-believer is portrayed as rotten to the core with zero redeeming attributes. Breaking up with someone because they have cancer, refusing to see your sick mother, bullying students and repressing your girlfriend, beating your daughter and kicking her out of the house... Being told there is no good in them in such a clumsy, over-the-top way will not convert any viewers. It will just reinforce their belief that Christianity is for morons.

It's a good movie for me as a Christian viewer. I give it three out of five stars. But any non-religious person should give it a one, as it completely fails (and perhaps doesn't even try) to reach them.
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EpicLadySpongeApr 1, 2016
It's official, folks. Your actions does not impress God and your deemed soul will burn in hell. Even though this movie got to an extremely negative situation, it seems I'm only here because of the second movie that just got released toIt's official, folks. Your actions does not impress God and your deemed soul will burn in hell. Even though this movie got to an extremely negative situation, it seems I'm only here because of the second movie that just got released to theaters today. Expand
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FuturedirectorMar 13, 2016
God's not dead tries to develope everybody's faith, but it fails on his not-talented interpretations, many plots at the same time and predictable stunts. For cinematographic aspects, this is a piece of rubbish. Sadly, for the audience, thisGod's not dead tries to develope everybody's faith, but it fails on his not-talented interpretations, many plots at the same time and predictable stunts. For cinematographic aspects, this is a piece of rubbish. Sadly, for the audience, this could be a boring film, bececuase of the stupid and I groans viewers who says God's dead (and of course, who never will say it). Expand
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SrPepeNov 18, 2017
Esta película, si se puede llamar así, es la peor basura que vi en mi vida. No tiene ningún sentido, es decir muere alguien y al negro le pinta decir HOY ES UN BUEN DÍA, mi recomendación al guionista es que se pegue un tiro.
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aaronlevinApr 5, 2016
I'm getting used to Christian movies getting very low ratings -- and I always thought it was due to bias. I therefore decided to make up my own mind about it. This seemed to be a good choice after hearing that there was a lot of hype about itI'm getting used to Christian movies getting very low ratings -- and I always thought it was due to bias. I therefore decided to make up my own mind about it. This seemed to be a good choice after hearing that there was a lot of hype about it and that it could not be missed. Whatever could have been a great story with a satisfying ending to both Christians and non-Christians, was destroyed by two things: the absolute, almost aggressive bias towards non-believers and the excruciatingly bad acting. I could not even finish it. This kind of propagandist rubbish makes a joke of Christianity. Please don't waste your time watching it. Expand
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ISCybercoreSIJan 31, 2017
Nietzsche estaría orgulloso...................................
En serio, que es esta mierda?!?!?!?!?
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Muskrat147Jul 13, 2016
Though it has its moments, God's Not Dead is a mediocre faith story that has a boring premise, uneven performances, a lack of depth, and a confused message.
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filmboy23Nov 2, 2016
With amateurish acting and repetitive themes too often seen in films of this genre, God's Not Dead will appeal to very few outside of its target audience.
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SomePersonaFeb 5, 2017
It's just terrible is all. The acting sucks, the writing stinks, the editing pukes, the directing bombs, the cinematography blows, the costume design bursts, and the music dies.
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ayeshafFeb 25, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This whole movie is basically an advertisement for religion and the band "Newsboys". It portrays every non-christian character as evil or a dickhead. It shows and unrealistic representation of atheists and religious believers. A muslim man was shown to be abusive and hateful of christians, which is not the case for most people, and could be seen as racist (as it was to me). It says that without a God, there is no hope or reason in life. Overall, this movie is an unrealistic portrayal of Christianity, atheism, science and the whole world. Expand
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GAMERGUYCASUALMay 31, 2018
As a Christian myself I can tell you that this movie is bad, it tries to be too religious, if you know what I mean, this movie tries to tell you that Christians are the world's most picked on people, and it tries to show you that most youngAs a Christian myself I can tell you that this movie is bad, it tries to be too religious, if you know what I mean, this movie tries to tell you that Christians are the world's most picked on people, and it tries to show you that most young people nowadays are extremely religious, which isn't true most people I know aren't religious at all, and being an atheist isn't bad I could see where you are coming from, not believing in God isn't bad like this movie portrays it as. Expand
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CTHReviewsMar 13, 2018
This film is borderline hate speech against atheists. It presents a cartoonishly stupid scenario that could easily be avoided with one call to the college Dean.

God's Not Dead asks you to be a good Christian (even though NOBODY will be
This film is borderline hate speech against atheists. It presents a cartoonishly stupid scenario that could easily be avoided with one call to the college Dean.

God's Not Dead asks you to be a good Christian (even though NOBODY will be converted by this) and yet presents it to you in a way that I'm pretty sure Jesus himself would be mortified at what he sees in this movie.

When it comes to Christian movies, just stick to Hacksaw Ridge.
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FilipeNetoJun 29, 2018
I was curious to watch this movie. I have always been interested in these debates because, here in Europe, the absence of faith and the growing number of atheists is very visible. However, I was absolutely disgusted because of the huge biasI was curious to watch this movie. I have always been interested in these debates because, here in Europe, the absence of faith and the growing number of atheists is very visible. However, I was absolutely disgusted because of the huge bias with which everything is addressed. The film was made and sponsored by evangelical Christians, but note that they call themselves just Christians. It turns out that Christianity is much more vast and has long been divided into hundreds of independent churches, all of them Christian, though discordant to each other. So do not be surprised that many Christians do not share the point of view of that Christians. I am a Roman Catholic Christian and I do not agree with this movie.

We cannot discuss faith because its something absolutely personal, but this movie brings us a debate in which God is exclusive property of a group of people: the evangelicals. However, if God is as our parents teach us, then He loves everyone and is the Lord of us all, even of those who do not believe in Him. The Muslims worship the same god as Christians but they were very mistreated in this film, along with atheists, who are truly diabolized. I know many atheists, but none of them are at war with God, as the teacher of this movie seems to be! Usually, they are very tolerant people, but they demand the right not to be converted by anyone to any faith and, we have to recognize, they have that right, and we, theists, have no right to judge them for it. The film, however, condemns and labels, which is ironic if we consider that the Bible is the first to warn against such judgments.

To summarize, the film is a huge insult to all who do not identify themselves as evangelical Christians, but insults particularly the atheists, agnostics and Muslims. The script is a colossal piece of propaganda that backfired. The cast is a disgrace, everything is a disgrace. Ultimately, the awful quality of the final product can end up being a valid argument for us to praying to God for a miracle: the total disappearance of the film from the shelves and from our memories. If such a miracle happened, I would only regret not being able to call the Vatican to warn about it, but I would be happy to believe that this film never existed.
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OkaiMar 21, 2018
Watch this film if you want something to be angry at or you’re a close minded religious fanatic I signed up for Metacritic just for this movie
It is a terribly unmasked propaganda film
And I would’ve given it better points Even if that was
Watch this film if you want something to be angry at or you’re a close minded religious fanatic I signed up for Metacritic just for this movie
It is a terribly unmasked propaganda film
And I would’ve given it better points Even if that was true and the acting was bearable. But I couldn’t get past the first 10 minutes.
Furthermore what it does is make Christians out to be completely self righteous, pretentious spiteful bigots as it casts a dark shadow on Everyone else, and the worst off is the professor. Most professors are remarkably open-minded humanists, whereas he is clearly portrayed from the far right, as a biased tyrant. This is either a brilliant film by people who are showing a criticism of the worst kind of Christians, or it is a terrible embarrassment to the art form and to humanity.
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NoahboyJul 14, 2019
Mind-numbingly stupid and in your face, God's Not Dead aims for saying, "All other religions or beliefs are bad, but our's is perfect!" The drama also will leave you screaming, "Who gives a sh*t!"
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Disnerd93Mar 15, 2019
I wanted to like this movie, but it's just an offensive, borderline nauseating mess! I loved the idea of a Christian school student standing up for his rights, given the fact that public "schools" nowadays are nothing more than indoctrinationI wanted to like this movie, but it's just an offensive, borderline nauseating mess! I loved the idea of a Christian school student standing up for his rights, given the fact that public "schools" nowadays are nothing more than indoctrination chambers run by atheists and Christian students are always being discriminated against simply for being who they are. I also really liked the story arc of the professor's Christian girlfriend, whom he verbally and emotionally abused. Being the only Christian in my family, I've been abused and mistreated by atheists on a regular basis, so that element of the movie really hit home for me. And I loved how the movie demonstrates how Lemaitre's "Big Bang Theory" is perfectly compatible with the Creation account in the book of Genesis, rather than promoting young earth creationism. Lastly, I enjoy the Newsboys song that this movie's based on.

That, however, is where my compliments for this movie end.

The Newsboys and "Duck Dynasty" cameos felt tacky, the atheist characters where slightly exaggerated, the Muslim characters where VERY exaggerated, too many stories are being told at once and most of them are either uninteresting or unnecessary, the debate scene was just one big strawman argument that went nowhere, the acting was hammy for the most part, the ending was sickening and contrived, and the "God's Not Dead" texting campaign was laughably corny and stupid.

This movie is made only for Christians, and most Christians (myself included) don't even like it!

Don't get me wrong, atheists: God's still alive, and facts STILL don't care about your feelings. This movie, however, is trash.
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