Review of What Would Jesus Buy? (2007) by Rod K — 21 Aug 2008

Too much of annoying Billy, not enough facts and figures.

This review of What Would Jesus Buy? (2007) was written by Rod K on 21 Aug 2008.

What Would Jesus Buy? has generally received positive reviews.

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In WWJB, we don't really feel like we get to know anyone that well, not even the primary subjects of the film: Billy and his choir…

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By Kirk A (26) on 13 Aug 2009

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By Kelly M (407) on 23 Jan 2009

This movie brought up some serious issues , too bad they couldn't present them on a more serious platform…

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By Dana A (407) on 09 May 2009

This film brought up some serious issues but I would have found it better if Rev Billy would have taken himself more seriously…

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By Michael Sragow (1,413) for Baltimore Sun (1,823) on 26 Jun 2010

The stripped-down filmmaking preserves the abruptness and surprise of the happy (and unhappy) accidents Reverend Billy finds at every stop…

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By Cli O (622) on 06 Dec 2008

Wasn't focused, first 10 minutes were the best when facts about American consumption was presented…

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By Laura Kern (82) for The New York Times (9,847) on 29 Dec 2017

At the very least, the documentary What Would Jesus Buy? might make a viewer think twice about that next purchase at the Gap…

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By Matthew C (1,721) on 01 Nov 2009

A powerful commentary on the evils of free market corporate capitalism…

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By Paul C (2,626) on 03 Jun 2010

Entertaining and poignant. Amazingly, Reverand Billy comes off sane on his crusade to curb consumerism…

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By Jennifer W (491) on 08 Jun 2010

Yeah, it's kinda corny, but isn't it true? Haven't we become consumed by consumerism…

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