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35 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83IndieWireKate ErblandIndieWireKate ErblandFeaturing 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.
- 80Screen RantMae AbdulbakiScreen RantMae AbdulbakiThe 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.
- 75The PlaylistRobert DanielsThe PlaylistRobert DanielsThrough 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.
- 70Screen DailyTim GriersonScreen DailyTim GriersonSometimes 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.
- 70Film ThreatNorman GidneyFilm ThreatNorman GidneyHonk for Jesus, Save Your Soul is a wicked read of religion and a showcase of comic talent.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenThe Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenHall and Brown are a glorious kick to watch, their physicality at times bordering on slapstick.
- 60TheWrapSimon AbramsTheWrapSimon AbramsA strong ensemble cast, led by Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall, does a lot of emotional heavy lifting in the otherwise lightweight mockumentary Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
- 60VarietyPeter DebrugeVarietyPeter DebrugeWriter-director Adamma Ebo’s indie comedy (produced by sister Adanne) should tickle those who share her skepticism of organized religion — especially the profit-oriented variety — but doesn’t go much deeper than the 15-minute short film on which it’s based.
- 59Paste MagazineJacob OllerPaste MagazineJacob OllerLike its muddy multi-movie gamble, the ideas are there for Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. But like its characters, it’s happy to follow the path of least resistance.