rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Uh, maybe because Christian music sounds sort of lame? Without taking a stance one way or the other and just letting the music do the talking, this documentary inadvertently proves that--even when dressed up in the trappings of speed metal and punk--Christianity manages to keep from rocking. That’s just my opinion, of course, and that’s why I find this documentary more than a little funny as it earnestly tries to explore the young musicians who want to play secular forms of music but do it all in the name of Jesus. Those already given over to the Word may disagree, and the huge crowds at some of the featured Christian rock festivals prove that, despite my opinions, there’s actually a thriving scene for this sort of thing. Interviews with Pedro the Lion, MXPX and dozens of lesser bands you’ve likely never heard of paint a picture of pious, proselytizing folks who just want to celebrate the good word with lots of guitars. God speed and all, but thrash metal made by dudes wearing eyeliner is bad no matter how pure your intentions (in fact, it’s even worse.)
– sean o’neal
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