Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic
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63 out of 100

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6.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

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  • Starring: Sarah Silverman
  • Summary: Directed by Liam Lynch, the film comprises Sarah Silverman's performance before a live audience interwoven with stylish musical numbers and backstage intrigue. (Roadside Attractions)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ernest Hardy
    80
    For all its shock-driven, laugh-out-loud moments, what makes Jesus so entertaining is that it puts you in the presence of a dementedly sharp mind -- one that understands that leftist subversion doesn't have to coddle or breast-feed the choir.
  2. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Robert Wilonsky
    80
    What makes Silverman a truly gifted comic is her timing and delivery.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    60
    Once you become accustomed to her material and begin to anticipate it, some of the shine comes off the act.
  4. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    38
    A movie that filled me with an urgent desire to see Sarah Silverman in a different movie. I liked everything about it except the writing, the direction, the editing and the lack of a parent or adult guardian.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 6 out of 18
  1. brette.
    10
    Wildly funny. sarah hits it out the park with the deliverance of her matieral.
  2. RobertM.
    8
    Absolutely hilarious! Silverman's timing is excellent and her "nice Jewish girl" shtick is worked to perfection. Some of the musical numbers are unimpressive, but overall this film is highly enjoyable.… Expand
  3. HalB.
    7
    Geez, why do viewers/critics take themselves (and this film) so seriously? It was a generally entertaining diversion, some laugh-out-loud moments, some light musical videos, lots of vulgarity and political incorrectness. Not everyone's cup of tea, but pretty damn funny nonetheless.. Jokes about 9/11 (actually, soy lattes), blacks, asians, hispanics, jews, caucasions, genitalia and "dooty" make up the bulk of her material. Sarah Silverman is undoubtedly talented and this movie showcases those talents. I'm not sure she's truly "edgy" or even trying to be that. She's just funny in a very offbeat and perverse way. And she happens to be very attractive & sexy. Not the girl to bring home to your mother, unless perhaps your mother is a jewish stripper who laughs at potty humor.… Collapse
  4. JimG.
    3
    Very disappointing effort. Blue humor is entertaining in two sets of circumstances: (1) you're in the audience drunk and young and just looking for diversion and (2) the messenger goes blue to exclaim or embolden some broader schtick. Silverman's got no schtick. She's just a deliverer of random profanity and schlocky shock. She hasn't found her way yet. When considered critically, the enjoyable parts of the movie turn out to be enjoyable because they were enhanced by a big budget. For example, her driving the in car sequence is bright and active, but without any humorous substance. Don't bother with this one. Unless, I suppose, you're drunk and young and got nothing else to do.… Expand

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