With God on Our Side: George W. Bush and the Rise of the Religious Right in America
Sundance Channel | Release Date: January 19, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
A scrupulously balanced look at the subject outlined in the title. Packed with historical, sociological, and cultural context. Read full review
40
Film ThreatPhil Hall
A stale and poorly researched documentary. Read full review
63
New York PostLou Lumenick
Stands in stark contrast to the quickie political documentaries that have flooded into specialty venues since last year. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
Should be mandatory viewing for those interested in the dominant intersection between religion and politics. Read full review
70
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Our turbulent political climate is so clogged with the instant hysteria demanded by the chattering class to keep its voice in shouting condition that a sedate documentary examining the long-term weather patterns is a welcome respite from the noise. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
As an explanation of where we are today, the entire film makes for crucial viewing. Read full review
60
Village VoiceJ. Hoberman
Certainly not as incredulous or mocking as it might have been. If anything, the mood is apprehensive. But it's depressing that--Carter aside--the filmmakers failed to find even one liberal believer. Read full review
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