The Gospel
The Gospel
PG | 07 October 2005 (USA)
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A young singer turns his back on God and his father's church when tragedy strikes. He returns years later to find the once powerful congregation in disarray. With his childhood nemesis creating a "new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal with family turmoil, career suicide, and relationship issues that send him on a collision course with redemption or destruction

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Interesteg

What makes it different from others?

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PiraBit

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

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Lollivan

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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Janae Milner

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

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Martin Onassis

The Gospel is a professionally produced film on an unlikely topic - the modern black church. There is no comedy, or sci-fi, or horror, or vampires, it's a straight look into the machinations of the modern black church, and some of its most interesting moments are exposing the politics of what goes on behind the performances and production.On that level, to an outsider like myself, it's a fascinating look. The film includes Idris Elba as a major character, as well as a group of other excellent black actors.The film follows emotional trajectories that are somewhat predictable, and many are also left fairly unresolved, although the egos of the main male characters are resolved towards the end in a way that affirms a message of unity above all. It is an uplifting film, if a bit facile.To truly enjoy the film, you have to believe religion and a Christian GOD is the answer, since any aspects of life that don't jibe with the view are pretty much ignored in the script, but it is a strong parable on community and no man being an island, so it carries a lot of credibility on that level.

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caneclark

The Plot is good.This film shows the ego's and theatrics that can come into many churches. Do you go to church for entertainment or to worship? This film epitomizes the the entertainment and politics end. It does have a few songs that mentions God and Jesus. Not that it isn't realistic. It is. But this is the worst of the movie.The best of it is that it does help the viewer see the right and wrong behaviors of a church pastor, church member and Christian. Frank said to his wife,"I may have been in the dark all this time and I just didn't know it." This movie helps the viewer (Christian or non)to hopefully see and understand that we all--even our pastors--struggle with personal problems and how we all for short of expectations of God and our loved ones. As with many that struggle with their faith this movie shows us that we are able to change, but only with the help of God's Holy Spirit.This isn't to say that it isn't a good movie-everyone has their own opinion. But you have to see for yourself to decide.

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fnwsi

I worked in a church for quite some time and saw the inner workings of it. Much like anything else a church is a business, and the pastor and congregation are just people.This movie reflected what we are as humans; imperfect. It strayed from the normal Hollywood stereotypes of pretty, perfect, and life always falling into place. It showed the power of God, when we allow Him in our lives, and allow our self-pride to step aside.Powerful, strong and beautiful. And no, you don't need to be a person of color to enjoy this awesome film, as if it mattered, because I am a Caucasion woman. All you need is to enjoy music and have an open mind to real-type people in real-type of events.The best film I have seen in years.~Desiree

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koziol

"seems to me we (the church) need to spend less time lookin good and more time actually Being good!" Forgive the demon-possessed ignoramuses who voted "1" in order to punish Jesus, for they know not what they do!... Watch it & enjoy. Beautiful message, beautiful actors & actresses... Very real! Wow!.. the Worship! Performances! "seems to me we (the church) need to spend less time lookin good and more time actually Being good!" Forgive the demon-possessed ignoramuses who voted "1" in order to punish Jesus, for they know not what they do!... Watch it & enjoy. Beautiful message, beautiful actors & actresses... Very real! Wow!.. the Worship! Performances!

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