kosmasp
The movie does have a bit of an underdog, independent movie feel. But it never really captures too much on it. The main actor is doing a very fine job indeed and never really fails in portraying an awkward character, that should be more despicable than likable. Which makes it almost too hard to believe so many people actually invest (trust) him to do anything (and it proves more often than not they shouldn't have).Comedy is a broad word/term and not every movie that sets out to make one really does succeed satisfyingly in trying. And while I do admire anyone trying to make something worthwhile and fun to watch, I do hope that people will focus on more than a few cheap jokes in general (and when some of them fail to deliver it gets worse). Story is as simple as our hero is simple minded. You might find it's little created world a bit more appealing than others, generally speaking this could have used a bit more "spark"
Watmachtdiekuh
This is a great movie to watch with anyone you want! At first everything seems a little creepy but all the characters are played great and you can feel the good atmosphere in there :) Even if its incomparable some scenes had a "little miss sunshine" feeling to it . Also I like the fact its not overloaded with vulgarity so I can recommend it to anyone I want :) There is a lot of videos from Pastor Shepherd on youtube and from Josh Perry & Scott Allen Perry too ! Thanks for this great Movie !
paulinetone
Raised by evangelists, I normally don't find films about religion funny at all. Between flashbacks of my baptism in the Atlantic Ocean and post-traumatic stress from having to memorize all the books of the Bible (forwards and backwards --- that's right Revelation to Genesis and everything in between -- 66 in all, if memory serves) I normally run faster than Lot's family from Sodom and Gomorrah at the mention of anything with the word "Pastor" attached.Soooo, I was pleasantly surprised when I found myself happily locked into my seat for the duration of Edwin Marshall's "Pastor Shepherd." As an industry veteran, my normally jaded filter was wiped clean by the naiveté with which our hero approached life. Not since "Forrest Gump" has a character's purity of spirit so captivated an audience. His journey as he cares for his prescription drug and televangelist-addicted mother, applies himself diligently to his dare we say... morbid? profession, and struggles to communicate with those in his small world, has us cheering for this unlikely hero. "Pastor Shepherd" hearkens us back to a time when innocence was cool. And I think that's pretty darn neat.
Diane Reynolds (dianereynolds)
If you are looking for comedy with a hint of adventure and romance, you may find it all in Pastor Shepherd. This isn't a movie to make you suddenly laugh out loud, it's a movie that will make you quietly chuckle, then chuckle some more, and before you know it - you can't stop laughing as the scenes and characters take you along on the journey. An interesting story, intriguing characters, and funny actors are essential elements to the film. The talents and skills of the entire crew cumulate in a wildly witty and smart comedy. I was intrigued by the beautiful location background scenery from the Texas Hill country as a few strangely familiar scenes and characters reminded me of actual people, places and events that have flashed across the big screen of my very common life. This movie is worth a second viewing to catch the many subtle comedic innuendos.
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