It can be difficult to capture — without feeling like propaganda in one direction or another — the Christian struggle of balancing a religiously “pure” and committed life with one that exists in the moment and enjoys the pleasures of the here and now. So often these films are simplified down into situations that glorify one and condemn or trivialize the other. This is the most notable strength of "The Good Catholic" if, unfortunately, one of its few. Rather than trying to smear either lifestyle, writer-director Paul Shoulberg manages to drive home a message emphasizing that balance between the two. But, as it turns out, this reasonable and relatable theme deserves a better movie.
The Good Catholic
The Good Catholic
The Good Catholic
It can be difficult to capture — without feeling like propaganda in one direction or another — the Christian struggle of balancing a religiously “pure” and committed life with one that exists in the moment and enjoys the pleasures of the here and now. So often these films are simplified down into situations that glorify one and condemn or trivialize the other. This is the most notable strength of "The Good Catholic" if, unfortunately, one of its few. Rather than trying to smear either lifestyle, writer-director Paul Shoulberg manages to drive home a message emphasizing that balance between the two. But, as it turns out, this reasonable and relatable theme deserves a better movie.