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United States · 2022
1h 38m
Director Adamma Ebo
Starring Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Austin Crute, Nicole Beharie
Genre Comedy
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After a sex scandal at their prominent Southern Mega Church triggers the mass exodus of their followers, baptist pastor Lee-Curtis Childs and his First Lady Trinitie try everything to reclaim their flock while a documentary crew chronicles what they hope is their redemption arc.
Featuring stars Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown doing predictably divine work (do these two performers know any other way?), “Honk for Jesus” is equal parts hilarious and painful, an incisive upbraiding of the sorts of people who should have long ago realized no one — especially nattily attired pastors — is above God.
Writer-director Adamma Ebo’s indie comedy (produced by sister Adanne) should tickle those who share her skepticism of organized religion — especially the profit-oriented variety — but doesn’t go much deeper than the 15-minute short film on which it’s based.
The Playlist by Robert Daniels
Through Brown and especially Hall’s fully committed performances, scenes like this and “bless your heart,” which move in both potent and profound ways, gives the ropiness of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. enough depth to pray for the arrival of Ebo’s next feature.
The Hollywood Reporter by Sheri Linden
Hall and Brown are a glorious kick to watch, their physicality at times bordering on slapstick.
A strong ensemble cast, led by Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall, does a lot of emotional heavy lifting in the otherwise lightweight mockumentary Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Sometimes the comedy is too broad, sometimes the targets are too easy, but this acting duo repeatedly reach for something deeper in the material, leaving the viewer uncertain if their characters are manipulators or true believers.
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