
A washed-up former child star, forced to do community service at a local megachurch, pretends to be a Christian to land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.... (Full plot summary below)
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A washed-up former child star, forced to do community service at a local megachurch, pretends to be a Christian to land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.
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| Geeks Under GraceColby BryantJust like the character, while definitely flawed, there is a lot to like about 'Gavin Stone' ... it remains to be seen how well it will last beyond a single watch. |
| AV ClubJesse HassengerLike so many movies designed for believers first and ordinary sinners second, if at all, Gavin Stone has trouble approximating the sensibility of actual entertainment and is particularly deadly as a comedy. Even David Spade movies tend to have more laughs. |
| BeliefnetNell MinowThe sweet story has no surprises, but the humor and the very capable and appealing cast make it fun to watch, and make it touching as well. |
| Huffington PostJackie K. CooperBrett Dalton is the reason to see the film. He manages to combine brashness, cockiness and charm in a winning performance. |
| Tribune News ServiceKatie WalshWhat makes The Resurrection of Gavin Stone singular is its fresh and thoroughly modern approach to evangelical Christianity. |
| VarietyJoe LeydonJenkins and Nasfell refrain from hard-selling anything, so that Gavin never really comes off as an obnoxious jerk, his chaste relationship with Kelly — so chaste, they never even kiss — progresses at a credible pace, and the movie’s religious elements, while respectfully given due dramatic weight, are scarcely more conspicuous here than in many more secular entertainments. |
| Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckDallas Jenkins’ dramedy about a washed-up actor who learns the error of his ways through being exposed to religion doesn’t have an original cinematic bone in its body. But it’s also refreshingly genial and lacking in preachiness for a faith-based film, demonstrating that a lighter touch doesn’t necessary dilute the obvious messaging. |
| Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovThe Resurrection of Gavin Stone isn’t as exploitive as some recent Christian-based films – for that, check out 2014’s truly offensive "Heaven Is for Real" – and while it’s got its charms, it’s far from likely to bring in any new converts. |
| User ReviewMarlisa BWe loved this movie, and encourage anyone who is looking for great, clean entertainment.....along with a great gospel message to go see this! Wish more movies like this were available to see!! |
| User ReviewKrista MAwesome movie! You'll laugh, cry, and at the end you'll feel so good! Go see it! |