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***Fun, oddball New Zealand drama about a country minister who moves to the big city*** A struggling pastor (Angus Benfield) in rural New Zealand moves to the big city and sets up a church that meets at a bar. When it becomes successful ...
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The Holy Roller
2010
Movie
89 min
English
A struggling preacher is tricked into starting a church in a nightclub by its unscrupulous owner, who sees it as a way to repay his gambling debts to an underworld boss. Things go from bad to worse when the underworld boss sends his number one hit-man to clean up the situation
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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Renny Harlin•Genres: Drama, Sport
Plot Summary
A divorced, working-class mother from the suburbs of Chicago discovers a hidden talent for bowling. Determined to prove herself, she joins a professional bowling league and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. Along the way, she navigates personal struggles, challenging rivalries, and the complexities of family relationships.
Critical Reception
The Holy Roller received mixed reviews, with many critics praising Martha Plimpton's performance but finding the overall narrative formulaic and predictable. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating the underdog sports story and emotional themes, while others found it to be a by-the-numbers drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Martha Plimpton's compelling lead performance.
Criticized for a predictable and unoriginal plot structure.
Found to be a serviceable, if uninspired, sports drama.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'The Holy Roller' is not readily available from Google user reviews to provide a specific summary.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be released in 2008 but faced distribution delays, eventually premiering in limited release in 2010.
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