Jesus's Son Any Good?

Brain Stew · 05-05-02, 01:42 PM

I caught the tail end of the movie awhile ago, and was very impressed. I was wondering if anyone had any comments on the movie and whether or not it would be a wise purchase.

Moogz · 05-05-02, 02:35 PM

I liked it, but it's DEFINITELY not for everyone. Especially those too squeamish to tackle the issue of drug abuse.

Static Cling · 05-05-02, 02:45 PM

Welcome, Brain Stew! The DVD Talk "Main" forum is more for questions about DVDs... review-type questions belong in Movie Talk or DVD Reviews. Since you're asking about whether or not the movie would be a good purchase, I'm moving this thread to DVD Reviews.

Apocrypha · 05-07-02, 12:07 PM

really an underseen little gem IMO
good cast used to its fullest from a collection of short poem/stories so the fact that it is a semi cohsive film is a credit the films director and screenwriter.
The DVD is a dry wasteland, if extras are your thing-
but hey JACK BLACK in a scene stealing cameo role

Geofferson · 05-07-02, 12:34 PM

I am a HUGE Billy Crudup fan and he does a wonderful job in this movie. Like someone said earlier, it's not for everyone. It does have some great performances and a intriguing storyline (the ending stuck with me). I recommend at least watching it once. Not sure if it has a lot of replay value, so might want to give it a rental.

clappj · 05-07-02, 02:37 PM

from me.

jdpatri · 05-07-02, 04:34 PM

I really enjoyed this one too.

I caught the tail end of it again on HBO recently and now I've decided I've got to put it on my 'To Buy' list.

jay

Josh-da-man · 05-07-02, 07:35 PM

Yes, it is.

Don't have the DVD, but I caught it on cable. Excellent movie with a good script and some outstanding performances.

05-05-02, 01:42 PM	#1
Brain Stew DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 8,572	Jesus's Son Any Good? I caught the tail end of the movie awhile ago, and was very impressed. I was wondering if anyone had any comments on the movie and whether or not it would be a wise purchase.

05-05-02, 02:35 PM	#2
Moogz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 749	I liked it, but it's DEFINITELY not for everyone. Especially those too squeamish to tackle the issue of drug abuse. __________________ ~~moogz "I got news for ya pal, you ain't leading but two things right now: Jack and Sh*t, and Jack left town."

05-05-02, 02:45 PM	#3
Static Cling Admin Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty state! Posts: 12,839	Welcome, Brain Stew! The DVD Talk "Main" forum is more for questions about DVDs... review-type questions belong in Movie Talk or DVD Reviews. Since you're asking about whether or not the movie would be a good purchase, I'm moving this thread to DVD Reviews. __________________ Mike's Collection They stompled all over me. - Thunderball Hippies take things from all cultures and make it suck. - kvrdave

05-07-02, 04:34 PM	#7
jdpatri DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,626	I really enjoyed this one too. I caught the tail end of it again on HBO recently and now I've decided I've got to put it on my 'To Buy' list. jay __________________ PSN ID = flipperbaby \| 360 = flipperbaby13 \| Wii U = flipperbaby #Bond[age]: the James Bond Social Media Project 2013 Movie Watching / 2012 / 2011 2013 DVD Spending Tab

05-07-02, 12:07 PM	#4
Apocrypha DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The White Lodge Posts: 1,743	really an underseen little gem IMO good cast used to its fullest from a collection of short poem/stories so the fact that it is a semi cohsive film is a credit the films director and screenwriter. The DVD is a dry wasteland, if extras are your thing- but hey JACK BLACK in a scene stealing cameo role

05-07-02, 12:34 PM	#5
Geofferson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: TechNoir Posts: 36,438	I am a HUGE Billy Crudup fan and he does a wonderful job in this movie. Like someone said earlier, it's not for everyone. It does have some great performances and a intriguing storyline (the ending stuck with me). I recommend at least watching it once. Not sure if it has a lot of replay value, so might want to give it a rental.

05-07-02, 02:37 PM	#6
clappj DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Cacalaca Posts: 7,605	from me.

05-07-02, 07:35 PM	#8
Josh-da-man DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Bible Belt Posts: 16,727	Yes, it is. Don't have the DVD, but I caught it on cable. Excellent movie with a good script and some outstanding performances.