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