The Unbelievers
| Release Date: November 29, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Slant MagazineWes GreeneDec 10, 2013
It ably captures the provocative open forums that Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss conduct, but its uneven nature occasionally dulls the effect of these intellectually stimulating conversations. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanDec 12, 2013
Holwerda’s film never bothers to conceal its fawning view of Dawkins and Krauss — or challenge their dogma. And there’s no need for empty celebrity cameos from fans like Cameron Diaz (“Knowledge is power,” she reveals). Read full review
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Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinNov 28, 2013
Unbelievers' is a high-minded love fest between two deeply committed atheistic intellectuals and their rock star-like fan base. Read full review
30
Village VoiceChris PackhamDec 2, 2013
A study in the frustrating insufferableness of people you probably agree with. Read full review
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam LaceyFeb 6, 2014
Anyone interested in the contemporary debate between atheists and religious believers will gain nothing of value from the documentary The Unbelievers. Read full review
20
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisDec 12, 2013
Too slight to persuade, The Unbelievers is also too poorly made to entertain. The rational roots of atheism deserve a much better movie than this. Read full review
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VarietyGeoff BerkshireDec 6, 2013
While every moment is captured with the reverence of a fawning fan, Holwerda’s star-struck approach neglects to shed new light on his subjects or even showcase their greatest hits. Read full review
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