
Freshman university student Josh Wheaton attends a philosophy class, where Professor Radisson requires all students to submit a signed statement staying "God is dead" and never existed. When Josh refuses because of his own beliefs, the professor challenges him to defend his position, which leads to a series of confrontational presentations between himself and the professor, with the class as jury.... (Full plot summary below)
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Freshman university student Josh Wheaton attends a philosophy class, where Professor Radisson requires all students to submit a signed statement staying "God is dead" and never existed. When Josh refuses because of his own beliefs, the professor challenges him to defend his position, which leads to a series of confrontational presentations between himself and the professor, with the class as jury.
Leave your thoughts about God's Not Dead.
| Hollywood ReporterStephen FarberThe film has entertaining moments, but these are clearly secondary to its proselytizing intentions. |
| Linoleum KnifeDave WhiteIt's not just bad filmmaking; it's bad Christianity. |
| jackiekcooper.comJackie K. CooperHas a decided agenda but still manages to be entertaining |
| Film School RejectsSam FragosoDubious religious content aside, God's Not Dead is, above all, a dismal piece of filmmaking. |
| USA TodayClaudia PuigDespite the campus setting, little about the story is intelligently designed. |
| Lyles' Movie FilesJeffrey LylesWill likely get a mildly, if unenthusiastic, passing grade from its target audience, but for the non-believers, it's going to prove a tough and condescending experience. |
| McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreThe pace is stumbling, the characters are broad, the makeup and the performances uneven, though Sorbo dives into his tactless, unethical indoctrinator role with Satanic glee. |
| Common Sense MediaS. Jhoanna RobledoTeen-friendly, faith-based movie is heavy on dogma. |
| VarietyScott FoundasEven grading on a generous curve, this strident melodrama about the insidious efforts of America’s university system to silence true believers on campus is about as subtle as a stack of Bibles falling on your head. |
| Cinema CrazedFelix Vasquez Jr.Lambasts reason, and celebrates Christianity unabashedly, which is a shame, because it has an opportunity to really challenge its target audience. |