So...I can't enjoy this movie. I'd like to. It's a good satire and all that. But it's too Preachy. There's too many scenes of people sitting around rambling the message of... rationality, perhaps, or maybe self-awareness. It's a bit like preaching the Atheist Agenda, but that's definitely not it. It wouldn't be so bad if it was being said without any hint of flare or creativity. You could fine any of the concepts it throws out in any secular or pagan forum, or even an episode of Supernatural.
For instance: There's a scene where a Muse rants about women and their representation in the bible. It's not a hugely long scene, but it drags on for too long. It doesn't need to be that lengthy, could have been a line or two, leaving time for character development. Or perhaps better actors.
That said, there are some good parts. Alan Rickman, Silent Bob, and the "Buddy Christ" concept. When the movie is being cleverly satirical, it works. When it rams its message down the viewer's throats, however, the exposition drags down the enjoyability of what should have been a much better movie. Brevity is the soul of wit, and this movie should have learned that.
Preachy
So...I can't enjoy this movie. I'd like to. It's a good satire and all that. But it's too Preachy. There's too many scenes of people sitting around rambling the message of... rationality, perhaps, or maybe self-awareness. It's a bit like preaching the Atheist Agenda, but that's definitely not it. It wouldn't be so bad if it was being said without any hint of flare or creativity. You could fine any of the concepts it throws out in any secular or pagan forum, or even an episode of Supernatural.
For instance: There's a scene where a Muse rants about women and their representation in the bible. It's not a hugely long scene, but it drags on for too long. It doesn't need to be that lengthy, could have been a line or two, leaving time for character development. Or perhaps better actors.
That said, there are some good parts. Alan Rickman, Silent Bob, and the "Buddy Christ" concept. When the movie is being cleverly satirical, it works. When it rams its message down the viewer's throats, however, the exposition drags down the enjoyability of what should have been a much better movie. Brevity is the soul of wit, and this movie should have learned that.