This review of Don Verdean marks the first intentional comedy reviewed on Divine Cinema.  Jeff, Adam and Dylan lament the potential of this movie to be a classic. Sadly, the cast is wasted on a lackluster script that leaves a lot to be desired.  Listen to the episode to find out if there were any redeeming qualities of this film and how many pieces of silver Don Verdean earns.

Initial Thoughts (01:00)

Review of Don Verdean (4:16)

Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (47:21)

PLOT SUMMARY

Don Verdean (played by Sam Rockwell) is a biblical archeologists who believes his work is important to bringing people to the Christian faith.  To fulfill his calling he partners with a local church and they begin funding his expeditions. Don’s first expedition for the church is to find the skull of Goliath.  After days without success, Don fakes the discovery by robbing the grave of a beloved Israeli wrestler with gigantism.

Don is successful in convincing everyone that his find is legitimate.  However, it does come at a price. To keep up his new found reputation and avoid being exposed by his partner Boaz (played by Jemaine Clement), Don fakes more discoveries.  It all comes to a head when he attempts to manufacture the discovery of the Holy Grail.

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Review of Don Verdean

• Jarod & Jerusha Hess (Writers/Directors)
• Gentlemen Broncos (2009 Film)
• Jeff mentions hearing a speaker at one of his churches declare they found the blood of Jesus.  Here is a video of that speaker’s source… Jesus's Blood was found and the DNA Test Part 1 OF 2 (YouTube Video)
• MONSTER Energy drinks are the work of SATAN!!! (YouTube Video)
• Episode 38: On Self Abuse (The Way I Heard It Podcast by Mike Rowe)
• Native Americans and Jews: The Lost Tribes Episode (Article)

Staff Picks

• National Treasure (2004 Film)
• Leap of Faith (1992 Film)

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