Vincent Masciale and screenwriter Luke Barnett, both "Funny or Die" regulars, have crafted a playfully humorous sendup that's more about poking fun at their characters than tearing down faith-based filmmaking
the film tries to please everyone while never quite reaching the level of comedy it sets out to achieve. "Faith Based" isn't the funniest film you'll sit through this year, though it might get you through a lazy Sunday with a few laughs
its jabs at Christian cinema are affectionate, and there's a core of sweetness in the story, which is more about friendship than anything. This is a smart, funny picture that celebrates the value of having faith in the people around you
a smartly written comedy; its real strength is in the strongly developed characters, the connections between them and their specific journeys through the narrative. It's a hugely likeable and entertaining film, and it makes several resonant points too
a good-natured comedy that, while not always funny, remains as sincere as "The Book of Mormon"; "Faith Based" is not a great film, but it is one with a clear and endearing moral compass
by Norman Gidney [Film Threat ]
