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ShazzieB

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10. I'm not surprised to hear it's terrible.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Fri Nov 4, 2022, 05:56 PM

Nov 2022

There may be good reviews out there, but there are some scathing ones, too. I just read one that called it "a right-wing dog whistle disguised as a tribute to Catholic faith." Here's the link: https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/father-stu-review-mark-wahlberg-mel-gibson/

I think I'll be skipping this one myself.

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"Father Stu". Ugh! Don't waste your time! [View all] bif Nov 2022 OP

Sounds like a lot of religious schlock. Well-acted, they say, if you're into Ocelot II Nov 2022 #1

The acting is atrocious! bif Nov 2022 #3

Gibson is actually quite a good actor, or at least he was in his early movies. Ocelot II Nov 2022 #5

It was a cute movie. It was never going to be an Oscar contender. jimfields33 Nov 2022 #6

We saw the preview for that last summer and crossed it off AllyCat Nov 2022 #2

I'm not a fan of Wahlberg JustAnotherGen Nov 2022 #4

I enjoyed "The Other Guys" as well. bif Nov 2022 #8

The Accountant ggma Nov 2022 #9

It is a shame it was not scripted and acted better. The true story is a good one. cayugafalls Nov 2022 #7

I'm not surprised to hear it's terrible. ShazzieB Nov 2022 #10