Ordinary Sinner
Jour de Fête Films | Release Date: February 14, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
35
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
8
Negative:
3

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
Film ThreatBob Westal
Brimming with sincere intentions and a few interesting thoughts. It brings a rare sort of realism to the movie world. Read full review
50
New York PostLou Lumenick
Aside from one tasteful nude scene, this well-meaning if bland romantic drama plays and looks a lot like a "special" episode of "Dawson's Creek." Read full review
50
The A.V. ClubNoel Murray
In spite of a little bit of sex and a lot of strong profanity, Ordinary Sinner is pretty reminiscent of an old Afterschool Special. Read full review
50
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Novice filmmaker John Henry Davis deserves credit for tackling big issues, but he forgot one of the most important credos of his craft. No matter how vital your message, a good story beats a sermon any day. Read full review
40
The New York TimesDave Kehr
Mr. Davis has a lot of ideas, but when it comes to dramatizing them, he is unable to give them an engaging form. Read full review
40
L.A. WeeklyErnest Hardy
What really hamstrings Sinner, though, is the hetero narcissism beneath its enlightened posturing. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
It is a slack and preachy business that never comes to grips with its underlying theme of homophobia. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Well intentioned but unfocused, director John Henry Davis's debut feature tries to tackle two serious subjects at once: maintaining one's faith in a universe that's seemingly without meaning, and the ways in which scripture is used to justify anti-gay violence. Read full review
30
VarietyDennis Harvey
Its central theme being the struggle between Christianity and homophobia -- though what's onscreen is far too vanilla in both content and execution to spark much enthusiasm. Read full review
25
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
This low-budget drama tries very hard to convey messages of tolerance and compassion, but it's too weakly acted and directed to have much impact. Read full review
10
Village VoiceBen Kenigsberg
As technically amateurish as it is narratively ludicrous. Read full review
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