The elected "pope" of the year, at a very liberal college, doesn't want anyone to know he grew up in church.. So he becomes a big obnoxious, despicable guy, in his fear. A sleaze. The most sickening thing was putting a huge homemade "condom" over a tall church steeple - so the gang could laugh while watching churchgoers look up in shock coming out of a Sunday service. Really?? Now I like a good faith based movie now and then - but few are made.. this one included. The end was the "pope" setting up a confessional on campus, and as students came in, he confesses his failures to them... and the failures of the church to care enough. That was a good twist. And should have been exploited further. But was Too little too late. And, getting there had me feeling sick from second act forward. Sad.
Review of Blue Like Jazz
