With God on Our Side: George W. Bush and the Rise of the Religious Right in America
Metascore
68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    A scrupulously balanced look at the subject outlined in the title. Packed with historical, sociological, and cultural context.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    80
    Should be mandatory viewing for those interested in the dominant intersection between religion and politics.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    70
    As an explanation of where we are today, the entire film makes for crucial viewing.
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    70
    Our turbulent political climate is so clogged with the instant hysteria demanded by the chattering class to keep its voice in shouting condition that a sedate documentary examining the long-term weather patterns is a welcome respite from the noise.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    63
    Stands in stark contrast to the quickie political documentaries that have flooded into specialty venues since last year.
  6. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    60
    Certainly not as incredulous or mocking as it might have been. If anything, the mood is apprehensive. But it's depressing that--Carter aside--the filmmakers failed to find even one liberal believer.
  7. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    40
    A stale and poorly researched documentary.

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