Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

2017

Comedy / Drama / Romance

3
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 98% · 3 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 98% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.9/10 10 778 778

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Plot summary

A young Jehovah's Witness believes the ultimate punishment will be inflicted upon him for typical teenage activity. His life is rather grim until infatuation with a friend's older sister opens his eyes.

Director

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Eric Stoltz

Top cast

Dean Cameron Photo
Dean Cameron as Angry Driver
Melissa Macedo Photo
Melissa Macedo as Daphne
Scott Atkinson Photo
Scott Atkinson as Terry
Sarah De La Isla Photo
Sarah De La Isla as Evie
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Frame-By-Frame

Not what it seems from the title.

I was expecting to see some sort of mocking religious comedy that would entertain on a comedy level only. This film is not that at all. It's actually a well crafted drama and more a coming of age film. Saying that, it does have its funny moments and I think the writers achieved a good balance between showing the faith and discipline whilst not knocking it too much. Personally, whilst I have no interest in what Jehova Witnesses preach I do have a lot of respect for their choice and determination. As long as I can say NO to them at the door. The only problem I do have is when they force their belief on people unable to make a proper choice and it leads to misery and tragedy. Some of that misery and tragedy is touched upon in this film. There are a few dialogues during the film from older Jehova Witnesses about why they joined the religion. This is an unusual twist in film making but it does seem to fit in ok. Overall the acting and production standards are excellent. The lead character is well cast and gives an amazing performance. Don't be put off by the religious element. The film neither ridicules or promotes the religion, rather it shows what growing up in a strict Jehova Witness family environment during the Reagan years could be like. An unusual film that held my interest right to the end. My rating 7/10 Recommended
Reviewed by joeyford-55342 4 / 10

Long road to nowhere

Eric Stoltz directs this movie which takes a long time to get nowhere. I guess religion hurt him sometime in his youth and so he feels the need to tell everybody how bad it is. Jehovah's witness is certainly a cult and makes it Fair game. Most Christian religions on the other hare not as foreboding as this sad little tale lead you to believe. There's a nudity that makes it worthwhile but overall not a very fun movie. Just a depressing look at a depressing time in Somebody's depressing Life with overbearing parents and a church that wants to Control every aspect of their existence Then take all of their Money. Would not recommend this one.
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