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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75ObserverRex ReedObserverRex ReedThe Good Catholic is a sober, thoughtful and well-made little gem about a young priest torn between his dedication to God and his sudden physical and emotional attraction to an unconventional woman who forces him to question his faith and his purpose. It’s a small film in every way, but I found it riveting.
- 60The New York TimesMonica CastilloThe New York TimesMonica CastilloFortunately, Mr. Spicer’s earnest performance bolsters many of the weaker spots in Mr. Shoulberg’s script.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweThe Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweAn unlikely romantic comedy concerning a young parish priest struggling to discover the true scope of his religious calling, The Good Catholic doesn't so much challenge conventions as reinforce them.
- 40Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleLos Angeles TimesRobert AbeleThough there’s never any real doubt that the rules of rom-com (even the platonic kind) and the sanctity of Catholicism will be given a once-over, what’s annoying in this otherwise well-meaning movie is how the barbs become a kind of armor against real feeling, and the bland direction offers nothing.
- 38Slant MagazineDerek SmithSlant MagazineDerek SmithDespite The Good Catholic‘s interesting macro approach compared to other films of its ilk, it’s far less successful on a micro level.