Blue Like Jazz(2012)- User Reviews

I would like to preface this “review” with the disclosure that I really don’t like “reviews” most of the time. With apologies to the critics out there, who are far more intelligent, informed, and qualified to evaluate than I will ever be, I just don’t …more»

If you've read the book, yes you'll be disappointed by some things left out. but they made sure the heart was still there - it doesn't show a perfect "conversion" to christianity or anything, but do any of us really experience that?? …more»

Blue Like Jazz follows the same formula used by John Moyer in his movies about Mormonism. The questioning believer is critical of his faith but eventually finds meaning in joining a church, usually through his interest in a desirable female believer. …more»

The plot was not developed thru the cast of characters.

The characters were mostly unknowns with not much acting experience especially the actor who played the Pope. The movie name was not supported. The story line had no debt. The scenes jumped around …more»

I enjoyed watching this movie very much. It takes core ideas from the book while being original. I was worried that it would be another inspiring movie that I would be embarrassed to show my friends due to the quality. However, the quality is exceptional …more»

I really loved the way that this movie was done and I think that Steve, Don, and Ben wrote it so that it can stand on its own (separate from the book). I love how Don was able to use his real life experiences to encourage Christians and non-Christians …more»

Being an avid reader, I am always disappointed with movies that are derived from books. When I first heard Blue Like Jazz was going to be a movie I was skeptical yet excited because Don Miller is one of my favorite authors. The book though is not one …more»

This movie was great. I loved it. But I had to watch it twice to be able to say that. It defiantly isn't a family film, it earns it's PG 13 rating for sure, but it's wonderful. It's about life. Real life. So often we look at christians …more»

I tend to cringe when Christians get on a bandwagon for their latest "book du jour." Even though I am a follower of Christ, I cannot stand the label of "Christian" or the herd mentality of so many people in the churched-up sub-culture. …more»

The opening scenes of this film are enough to make any Bible-belt conservative Christian cringe. Don has bought into the image of a clean cut believer and is eager to head off to Bible college when his personal life comes crashing down around him. As …more»