Review of Don Verdean (2015) by Casey L — 05 May 2017

I laughed a few times but there really isn't much to enjoy in this bland comedy.

This review of Don Verdean (2015) was written by Casey L on 05 May 2017.

Don Verdean has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kenji Fujishima (277) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 06 Dec 2015

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By Michael D (2,363) on 03 Mar 2016

This was ok. I loved the social commentary on the religious zealots and the counterpoint of science…

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By Rendan L (500) on 08 Dec 2015

The jokes may fall flat more then they land but Don Verdean offers enough religious commentary to satisfy most. Grade: C+…

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By Rex Reed (1,506) for New York Observer (1,400) on 10 Dec 2015

It's a funny, offbeat idea for a farce up to a point, but the joke wears thin too fast to sustain interest and the Hesses lack the originality…

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By Matt P (653) on 28 Jan 2016

I was sadly disappointed in this religious satire starring one of my favorite actors, Sam Rockwell…

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By Barry Hertz (792) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 11 Dec 2015

The film employs and immediately squanders the talents of legitimate comedy all-stars Amy Ryan, Danny McBride, Jemaine Clement and Will Forte…

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The religious charlatans who are the primary characters in Don Verdean are ripe for comic deflation, but the film’s unsteady tone has no…

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