The Unexpected Bar Mitzvah

I'm an atheist, and I find this offensive and antisemitic.

Seriously, the only way this movie could be more condescending to the Jewish people would be if Skrewdriver composed the score. This is so bad, it's not even amusing-bad; I feel awful watching it.

This whole movie is basically "Friends don't let friends be Jewish."

These people would have happily worked in Hitler's propaganda department making films about how burning them is actually saving Jews from themselves.

What on earth...is this what these people actually believe?! How fed in the head do you have you be?

As a Jew, I was so offended that I had to laugh. But after thinking about this film's message I found myself compelled to write a review. If you are an evangelical Christian who wants to hear what you want to hear, by all means you will enjoy this very much and give it a 8+ (but you'll have to admit some of the acting is pretty bad especially the overacting of the Jewish father). If you are Jewish, steer clear! This is propaganda made to encourage evangelical missionaries. The film stereotypes Jews, using Jewish symbols in offensive ways, and promotes anti-Semitic thinking. If such a film were made about any other minority, people would demand its removal: think Disney's Song of the South. I give it a 2 because its only redeeming value is that it might serve as an example to Jews and others that anti-Semitism is alive and well.

Despite the title and the appearance of being about Jewish/Messianic issues, the movie really is more of a treatise on charismatic/Pentecostal doctrines (tongues, healing, etc.). Approaching it with that in mind, it could be informative, especially if you're not familiar with what exactly those beliefs entail. Production-wise, the movie is over-long and the acting can be hit and miss throughout, and the multiple (and often unrelated) messages are heavy handed at times. However, there were definitely some good moments throughout, and several moments of good humor. I'd say it's definitely worth watching, again especially if you're curious about charismatic doctrines.