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The Jesus Rolls

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
4.4K
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Susan Sarandon, Christopher Walken, John Turturro, Bobby Cannavale, Pete Davidson, and Audrey Tautou in The Jesus Rolls (2019)
Hours after being released from prison for good behavior, Jesus Quintana (John Turturro) reunites with his best friend and fellow underachiever Petey (Bobby Cannavale). In the first in a series of bad decisions, they steal a car and hit the road for a no-holds-barred joyride -- until the car's owner (Jon Hamm) catches up with them, wounding Petey. Fleeing the scene with  Marie (Audrey Tautou), Jesus and Petey continue their adventure in a series of stolen cars, cementing their partnership with an epic petty-crime spree and a three-way romance.
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A trio of misfits whose irreverent, sexually charged dynamic evolves into a surprising love story as their spontaneous and flippant attitude towards the past or future backfires time and aga... Read allA trio of misfits whose irreverent, sexually charged dynamic evolves into a surprising love story as their spontaneous and flippant attitude towards the past or future backfires time and again.A trio of misfits whose irreverent, sexually charged dynamic evolves into a surprising love story as their spontaneous and flippant attitude towards the past or future backfires time and again.
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  • Director
    • John Turturro
  • Writers
    • John Turturro(written for the screen by)
    • Bertrand Blier(based on the book 'Les Valseuses' by)
    • Philippe Dumarçay(based on the screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Turturro
    • Bobby Cannavale
    • Audrey Tautou
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  • Director
    • John Turturro
  • Writers
    • John Turturro(written for the screen by)
    • Bertrand Blier(based on the book 'Les Valseuses' by)
    • Philippe Dumarçay(based on the screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Turturro
    • Bobby Cannavale
    • Audrey Tautou
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    • 109User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Jesusas Jesus
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Peteyas Petey
    Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou
    • Marieas Marie
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Jeanas Jean
    Pete Davidson
    Pete Davidson
    • Jackas Jack
    Jon Hamm
    Jon Hamm
    • Paul Dominiqueas Paul Dominique…
    J.B. Smoove
    J.B. Smoove
    • The Mechanicas The Mechanic
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Wardenas Warden
    Sable Boykin
    Sable Boykin
    • Nursing Motheras Nursing Mother
    Tim Blake Nelson
    Tim Blake Nelson
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Margaret Reed
    Margaret Reed
    • Doctor's Wifeas Doctor's Wife
    Matthew Trotta
    • Boyas Boy
    Allen Lewis Rickman
    Allen Lewis Rickman
    • Boy's Fatheras Boy's Father
    Michael Badalucco
    Michael Badalucco
    • Security Officer Barleyas Security Officer Barley
    Sônia Braga
    Sônia Braga
    • Motheras Mother
    • (as Sonia Braga)
    Kathryn Kates
    Kathryn Kates
    • Older Womanas Older Woman
    Gloria Reuben
    Gloria Reuben
    • Lady Owneras Lady Owner
    Len Murach
    • Guardas Guard
    • Director
      • John Turturro
    • Writers
      • John Turturro(written for the screen by)
      • Bertrand Blier(based on the book 'Les Valseuses' by) (based on the screenplay by)
      • Philippe Dumarçay(based on the screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      Though the character was created by the Coens in "The Big Lebowski", it was John Turturro who came up with Jesus's eccentric personality and mannerisms.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Worst Movies of 2020 (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Un Amor
      Written by Diego Baliardo (as Maurice Baliardo), Tonino Baliardo, Bruno Baliardo, Jahloul Bouchikhi, Nicolas Reyes, Patchai Reyes, Paul Reyes

      Performed by Gipsy Kings

      Courtesy of Passport Songs Music/Sara Music Productions

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    7/10
    As Shock Treatment is to Rocky Horror
    Bear with me for a paragraph. Most people don't know that there was a 1981 sequel to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Brad and Janet returned (portrayed by different actors) in a new story that bore virtually no relation to the original. Fans expected "Shock Treatment" to be "Rocky Horror 2," which it definitely wasn't, so the film quickly vanished into obscurity. However, those of us who were able to overlook the ties to the previous movie were treated to a quirky oddity that presciently spoofed reality television decades before there was such a thing.

    I wouldn't go so far as to say "The Jesus Rolls" is ahead of its time, but I can't help but draw comparisons to "Shock Treatment." Yes, Jesus Quintana originated in "The Big Lebowski," but if you're expecting more of the same, you're going to hate it. However, if you can just forget The Dude's adventure and accept this movie for the oddball little dramedy that it is, it's enjoyable.

    Jesus gets out of jail, where he's met by his buddy, Peter (Bobby Cannavale). The duo sets off on a small-time crime spree, soon teaming up with hairdresser Marie (Audrey Tautou), and forming an unusual throuple.

    Turturro imbues Jesus with a lot of extra dimensions (although frankly, that's something that many fans probably didn't want to see, as there's little mention of his prowess in the bowling lanes). The always-wonderful Cannavale is perfect as his self-centered sidekick. Tautou is charmingly odd as the duo's free-spirited not-girlfriend. And Susan Sarandon deserves an honorable mention for her hilarious and heartbreaking turn as a recently-paroled woman whom the guys briefly encounter. Other reliable actors like Christopher Walken, Tim Blake Nelson, J.B. Smoove, and Jon Hamm all essentially appear in cameos.

    The film's biggest problems are that it lacks a strong plot and antagonists ( I've never seen the '70s French film that this was adapted from, but I surmise that's where these issues originated). Basically, it's a road trip movie where strange things happen to our protagonists as peripheral characters come and go. Road trip movies usually have something that the characters hope to accomplish when they arrive at their destination, but motive is largely absent here. Instead, it winds up being more akin to a character study. There's also a question of how much time passes. No major spoiler, but someone is injured at the beginning of the film, and they seem to have miraculously healed long before the credits roll. I only mention it because it doesn't seem to align with something that occurs at the film's conclusion.

    The movie's not perfect, and it ain't Lebowski 2, but I was entertained for 77 minutes. Honestly, that's all I can ask of any film.
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    • Release date
      • October 17, 2019 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Screen Media Films (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Going Places
    • Production company
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,169
    • Gross worldwide
      • $64,648
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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