Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

2022
Movie
103 min
English

In the aftermath of a huge scandal, Trinitie Childs, the first lady of a prominent Southern Baptist Mega Church, attempts to help her pastor-husband, Lee-Curtis Childs, rebuild their congregation.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users77%
Director: Ebo BottsGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A satirical mockumentary following the ambitious Southern Baptist megachurch pastors, Pastor Lee-Curtis Childs and his wife, Trinitie, as they attempt to rebuild their congregation after a major scandal. Facing dwindling attendance and a looming lawsuit, they launch a grand comeback plan that includes a lavish Easter celebration and a desperate plea for people to 'honk' in support.

Critical Reception

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. was generally well-received by critics, who praised its sharp satire, comedic performances, and timely exploration of faith, hypocrisy, and exploitation within megachurch culture. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the film's humor and social commentary, while others found its tone inconsistent or its message unclear.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its biting satire of televangelism and its exploration of faith and commerce.

  • Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown deliver strong, nuanced comedic performances.

  • The film's mockumentary style effectively highlights the absurdity and hypocrisy it critiques.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's humor and its satirical take on religious institutions, with many highlighting the strong performances. Some viewers found the humor to be a bit too on-the-nose or felt the film could have delved deeper into its themes.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a short film of the same name created by Ebo Botts and starring Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown, which gained attention in 2018.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** It is easy to be charmed by “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul,” a very funny satirical comedy about the disgraced pastor of a megachurch (Sterling K. Brown) and his loyal and proud first lady (R...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/other-films-watched-spoiler-free-review-sundance/#jesus "Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul carries tremendous potential as a religious satire, but besides Regina Hall and S...