Review of Yes, God, Yes (2020) by Brent_Marchant — 24 Jul 2020

This charming and poignant teen comedy about a naive Catholic school girl who discovers the forbidden joys of sexuality in a generally unaccepting environment transcends the silly and unimaginative qualities often associated with films of this genre.

Although the picture drags in a few spots and could stand to have been somewhat more daring at times, director Karen Maine's debut feature serves up ample laughs without resorting to cheap tactics, often getting considerable mileage out of gestures as simple as facial expressions and other visuals that speak volumes.

But, even more significantly, the film's insights in other areas, such as judgment and self-determination, deliver spot-on messages that expose the hypocrisy and outright silliness often preached by organized religion.

The picture's superb ensemble cast, creative cinematography, impeccable editing and excellent background score add to the production's many other fine attributes, making this release one well worth viewing.

A smart, sexy, sweet offering well deserving of its accolades -- and a wide audience.