Faith Heist
Faith Heist

Movie spotlight

Faith Heist

2021
Movie
122 min
English

When a charismatic preacher finds his church in financial ruin after being swindled by a shady financial advisor, he rallies members of his congregation to pull off a heist to get their money back and save the church before it's too late.

Insights

IMDb3.6/10
Director: Vincent TranGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of amateur criminals attempts to steal a collection of priceless artifacts from a church. However, their plan is complicated by the presence of a determined detective and the unexpected piety of the church's congregation. The heist takes a series of absurd and chaotic turns as the thieves find themselves increasingly out of their depth.

Critical Reception

Faith Heist received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and low-budget feel. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the comedic elements but others finding the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and weak character development.

  • Despite a few attempts at humor, the comedy often falls flat.

  • The low production value is apparent throughout the movie.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce, but available comments suggest a lack of engagement with the film's narrative and comedic attempts.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, utilizing various local churches as filming locations.

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