Jesus Henry Christ
Jesus Henry Christ

Jesus Henry Christ

2012
Movie
92 min
English

At the age of ten, Henry James Hermin, a boy who was conceived in a petri-dish and raised by his feminist mother, follows a string of Post-It notes in hopes of finding his biological father.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users76%
Director: Dennis LeeGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young, brilliant boy named Henry, who was conceived via artificial insemination, becomes obsessed with finding his biological father after a visiting professor mentions his mother's unusual circumstances. His quest leads him to discover a complex web of family secrets and unexpected truths.

Critical Reception

Jesus Henry Christ received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise and some of the performances but found the execution to be uneven and the humor sometimes falling flat. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its quirky nature and others finding it a bit too strange or unfocused.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original concept and a few standout performances.
  • Criticized for an inconsistent tone and a narrative that struggles to balance its comedic and dramatic elements.
  • Some found the film's central premise intriguing, while others felt it didn't fully deliver on its potential.

Google audience: Audiences seemed to appreciate the film's unconventional story and the performances of the main cast, finding it to be an interesting and thought-provoking watch. However, some viewers felt the plot became overly complicated or that the film lacked a clear direction.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a playful, albeit controversial, reference to the religious figure Jesus Christ and the protagonist's name, Henry.

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