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Gospel, The
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 14 critic reviews
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Based on 6 votes
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Drama | Musical
Written by: Rob Hardy
Directed by: Rob Hardy
Release Date:
Theatrical: October 7, 2005
DVD: January 3, 2006
Running Time: 103 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: PG for thematic elements including suggestive material, and mild language
Starring Clifton Powell, Idris Elba, Nona Gaye, Boris Kodjoe, Aloma Wright, Donnie McClurkin, Omar Gooding, and Tamyra Gray
A young singer turns his back on God and his father's church when tragedy strikes. He returns years later to find the once powerful congregation in disarray. With his childhood nemesis creating a "new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal with family turmoil, career suicide, and relationship issues that send him on a collision course with redemption or destruction. (Screen Gems)
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert
Like an Astaire and Rogers musical, this is a movie you don't go to for the dialogue.
Read Full Review >Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington
Is this the modern version of "Going My Way," with those squabbling, heart-warming Irish Catholic priests mixing up pop songs and hymns? Well, in a way it almost is, though its mood is far different and it's set in a far different world that moves to a different tempo and has graver and more troubling social crises.
Read Full Review >New York Post Kyle Smith
The gospel according to The Gospel is this: There's a party at God's house, and you're invited.
Read Full Review >Chicago Reader Andrea Gronvall
Writer-director Rob Hardy opts for family-friendly drama but tones down the conflicts so much that none of the story lines can rival the music.
Read Full Review >TV Guide Maitland McDonagh
Though unpolished and formulaic, this tribute to the power of faith and music benefits from the contributions of musicians Tamyra Gray, a first-generation American Idol contestant who plays D.T.'s wholesome love interest; Grammy winner Kirk Franklin, who contributed six songs — three original — to the rousing soundtrack; and faith-based singers Yolanda Adams, Martha Munizzi, Fred Hammond (who also executive produced) and Delores Winans.
Read Full Review >New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman
You may not subscribe to the film's evangelical message, but you'll be floored by the extraordinary musical scenes, which lead up to a showstopper featuring gospel superstars like Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams.
Read Full Review >LA Weekly Mark Olsen
There may be an audience out there for any movie about gospel music, regardless of how bad it is, but as filmmaking or as drama, it's hard to imagine anyone singing the praises of this one.
Read Full Review >The Hollywood Reporter Michael Rechtshaffen
Though the concept serves as a soul-stirring showcase for contemporary inspirational performers, the writing and direction (both attributed to Rob Hardy) commit a multitude of sins.
Read Full Review >Austin Chronicle Marrit Ingman
Tamyra, Tamyra, Tamyra. I didn't recognize you at first!
Read Full Review >The New York Times Laura Kern
When not in song, the words that come out of the frustratingly undefined characters' mouths are mostly awkward and contribute to the film's overall incoherent narrative.
Read Full Review >The Onion (A.V. Club) Nathan Rabin
Unsurprisingly, the unimaginatively filmed but high-intensity gospel performances prove a highlight, radiating an energy and urgency that the film's stilted dialogue, awkward romance, and clunky plotting can only aspire to.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 6.8 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Sepialove gave it a9:
This movie may not have the cinenamatic appeal or the production values of a big budgetg movie, but I ABSOLUTELY enjoyed this movie. There was enough passion, intrique and redemption for ALL viewers.
Marc h gave it an8:
Great film for believers. Finally a movie that does not make church folks either hypocites or absolutly holy. I cried and I never cry at movies!
mary f. gave it a10:
Excellent!! I cried at the end of the movie. I couldn't help myself.
Rachel S. gave it a1:
This was the worst movie, i love God and love Gospel i really wanted to support it but now I'm mad i did.This film you can tell was a low budget film and terrible actors. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Brian M. gave it a10:
Any flim that includes God in it, is a 10 in my book.
Michael D. gave it a3:
This is not a good movie. This is a great soundtrack. Only worth it if you're really into the gospel music. Otherwise, don't waste your time, as there is no cinematic value here.
