Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022)
Storyline
In the aftermath of a huge scandal, Trinitie Childs, the first lady of a prominent Southern Baptist Mega Church, attempts to help her pastor-husband, Lee-Curtis Childs, rebuild their congregation.
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Cast
Nicole Beharie, Sterling K. Brown, Regina Hall, Avis-Marie Barnes, Deena Beasley, Selah Kimbro Jones, Andrea Laing, Conphidance, Elle Young, Austin Crute, Milli M., Jerome Beazer, Devere Rogers, Robert Yatta, Greta Glenn, Crystal Alicia Garrett, Perris Drew, Natasha L. Fuller, Tairat Baoku, Dhane Ross, John Menchion, Jah Shams, Mike Dyl Anthony, Clint Magby, Linda D Gaines, Olivia D. Dawson, Shante DeLoach, Tiyanna Taplin, Bonita Elery, Payton Royce, Lance Avery Brown, Malena Cunningham Anderson, Deena Kegler-Ebo
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Reviews
83
Featuring stars Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown doing predictably divine work (do these two performers know any other way?), “Honk for Jesus” is equal parts hilarious and painful, an incisive upbraiding of the sorts of people who should have long ago realized no one — especially nattily attired pastors — is above God.
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Screen Rant
The film’s characters are human and, while they’re afforded depth and nuance, Ebo isn’t interested in coddling them or excusing Lee-Curtis’ behavior. And it’s in the balanced exploration of characters and religious hypocrisy, the blending of the facetious with the serious that makes the film worth the watch.
75
Through Brown and especially Hall’s fully committed performances, scenes like this and “bless your heart,” which move in both potent and profound ways, gives the ropiness of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. enough depth to pray for the arrival of Ebo’s next feature.
70
Sometimes the comedy is too broad, sometimes the targets are too easy, but this acting duo repeatedly reach for something deeper in the material, leaving the viewer uncertain if their characters are manipulators or true believers.
70
Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul is a wicked read of religion and a showcase of comic talent.
