'COME SUNDAY': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)A drama about Bishop Carlton Pearson, who was ostracized by his own church for preaching the belief that there is no Hell. The film was directed by Joshua Marston, and it was written by Marcus Hinchey. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jason Segel, Lakeith Stanfield, Condola Rashad, Martin Sheen and Danny Glover. The movie has received mostly negative reviews from critics, and it was released by Netflix through it's streaming site. I found it to be really good in many ways, but it's still missing something. Ejiofor stars as Bishop Carlton Pearson, who was at one time very popular with evangelicals. Then one day he started preaching that there might not be a Hell, and everyone might be 'saved' by God, despite their religious beliefs. He was then ostracized by his own church, and rejected by many of his closest friends and family. This movie tells his story, and it's based on an episode of the public radio series 'This American Life'.I love the message of this film; about rebelling against authority, and what's accepted as normal, to always support what's right. It's also of course about inclusion, and challenging traditionalism and religion so that no one is ever left out, or oppressed, even if it means you yourself will be ostracized. You can't beat the message of this movie, and it's nicely shot and directed, plus Ejiofor is fantastic in the lead. Still, even with all of it's strengths, the film seems to be lacking something. It just doesn't quite live up to all of it's great potential, but it's still definitely worth seeing.

Come Sunday, to me, is an amazing film. It is a look inside the belief system of fundamentalist Christians. This is not the belief system to which I have ever belonged. So watching Carlton Pearson's transformation and how he was ostracized for his revelations, moved me greatly and kept me riveted. They assembled some truly great actors for this film, from Chiwetel Ejiofor, to Martin Sheen. Based on a true story. It was apparently difficult to have this film made due to the subject matter and fears of protest. I'm personally very glad they were able to get it done. Not to put down those who sought to punish Rev. Pearson for abandoning their tribe, but because it was so uplifting how he found his true path and offered hope for others. I look for transformation in characters as I watch serious films. This film and it's actors transformed as few films do. I highly recommend this.

Don't believe the lie, in the Bible it clearly states in John 14:6 Jesus said "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."You simply cannot get to heaven with out a relationship with Jesus Christ. Carlton Pearson has been spreading a false doctrine and Not everyone will go to heaven..Matthew 7:21 "not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."The Bible even warns about false prophets like Carlton... Mark 13:22 For false massiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even God's chosen ones.I'm sure Carlton is a good man with good intentions, but he is far from the message of Jesus Christ on this one.This whole movie is to stir up a lie and its the reason why it ended up on Netflix.

Well acted, well paced biopic, good music. What happens when an established pastor's thinking takes a radical turn? Balanced portrayal of sincere religious people grappling with different interpretations of what defines faith.