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Thursday
02Oct2008

'Religulous' web reviews

I think Bill Maher is hilarious and I can't wait to see "Religulous," a documentary (directed by Larry Charles) in which the comedian travels around the world interviewing people about religion. I'll post my review Saturday, so be sure to check back then. For now, let's see what other online critics say about the film:

• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "Maher makes plenty of points and as with all religious discussions to the contrary there are no solid answers as religion is built on faith and someone's faith in something cannot be disputed."

Cinema Blend's Josh Tyler: "This isn’t a setup. He asks intelligent, well considered, extremely direct questions of the people he encounters, with each question leading to another, forming a discussion which while often extremely funny, is also almost scientific in its method."

• Brian Orndorf at Collider: "Ideally, 'Religulous' is the type of film to be sent off into the world to crack open a few eyes and change some lives. In reality, only those patient with Maher and already free of devotion will be receptive to the message."

Cinematical's James Rocchi: "What any observer will appreciate in 'Religulous,' though, is the bravery, bravado and blunt force Maher and Charles bring to the film."

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "Maher is a great interviewer and his atheist beliefs should not be an issue, but he contradicts himself by not being as open minded as he asks many of his subjects to be."

If "Religulous" is not your cup of tea, you have six other new flicks to choose from this weekend. Off to the movies!

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