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11 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 60Film ThreatFilm ThreatBrimming with sincere intentions and a few interesting thoughts. It brings a rare sort of realism to the movie world.
- 50New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickAside from one tasteful nude scene, this well-meaning if bland romantic drama plays and looks a lot like a "special" episode of "Dawson's Creek."
- 50The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayThe A.V. ClubNoel MurrayIn spite of a little bit of sex and a lot of strong profanity, Ordinary Sinner is pretty reminiscent of an old Afterschool Special.
- 50New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNovice filmmaker John Henry Davis deserves credit for tackling big issues, but he forgot one of the most important credos of his craft. No matter how vital your message, a good story beats a sermon any day.
- 40L.A. WeeklyErnest HardyL.A. WeeklyErnest HardyWhat really hamstrings Sinner, though, is the hetero narcissism beneath its enlightened posturing.
- 40Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasIt is a slack and preachy business that never comes to grips with its underlying theme of homophobia.
- 40TV Guide MagazineKen FoxTV Guide MagazineKen FoxWell intentioned but unfocused, director John Henry Davis's debut feature tries to tackle two serious subjects at once: maintaining one's faith in a universe that's seemingly without meaning, and the ways in which scripture is used to justify anti-gay violence.
- 25Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThis low-budget drama tries very hard to convey messages of tolerance and compassion, but it's too weakly acted and directed to have much impact.
- 10Village VoiceVillage VoiceAs technically amateurish as it is narratively ludicrous.