Help of God
"Kamisama Help!" takes place at an abandoned school where a mass murder occurred 25 years earlier... Several cars of people arrive at the abandoned school "Satogakuin". They are "horror planners" who will convert the school into the ghost house. To kill time staff members roam inside the school and feel a strange sense of familiarity. Atsuo walks around by himself. He becomes stunned when he finds an old picture frame in an office. In the picture, a man dressed in a white outfit looks just like Atsuo. At that moment a mysterious blue hits Atsuo and he loses consciences. He starts to have visions of bodies and ghosts covered with blood and suddenly he goes back in time to August 12, 1985. On that day a Japan Air Liner crashed and Satogakuin teacher Sato Takashi goes on a murdering rampage. Sato Takashi was known as a kind and generous person, but his mind was taken over by an evil entity. That evil entity now tries to take over Atsuo's mind...
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Plot Summary
A struggling comic book store owner, Randal Graves, is shocked to learn he has lung cancer and only weeks to live. Faced with his mortality, he decides to embark on a spiritual journey to find God and seek forgiveness for his past sins. Along the way, he enlists the help of his best friend, Dante Hicks, and other eccentric characters.
Critical Reception
Help of God received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its unique blend of humor and existential themes. While some found the narrative to be somewhat uneven, the performances, particularly from the lead actors and Michael Parks, were widely lauded. The film's unconventional approach to faith and mortality resonated with many, though it was also polarizing.
What Reviewers Say
- A surprisingly profound and humorous exploration of faith and mortality.
- Kevin Smith offers a more mature and introspective work than his previous films.
- The ensemble cast delivers strong performances, grounding the film's ambitious themes.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's comedic elements and its thoughtful approach to serious subject matter. Many found Randal's journey relatable and moving, though a segment of viewers felt the film didn't fully deliver on its existential promises.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Grand Prix at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Kevin Smith originally conceived the film as a more serious drama before deciding to incorporate his signature comedic style and characters.
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