The Good Book

Name: The Good Book
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 2014-07-01
Duration: 1 h 2 min
Cast: Jenn Gotzon Chandler, Apolonia Davalos, Rebecca Lines, Hayden Gael Barnes, Glenn Cartwright

2014·Movie

·1h 2min·NR·

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Tension6
Fast Pace5
Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Pathos7
Hopefulness7
Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay3
Satire & Parody3
Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and faith and meaning

World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality6
Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Acting7
Narrative Structure7
Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

Medium

Calm and low-key

The Good Book is calm and low-intensity.

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Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare2Frightening moments and scares.

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Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Medium

Moving and hopeful

Emotionally, it's moving and hopeful.

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Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.

Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.

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Spiritual8Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.

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Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life and faith and meaning

Its world is built around everyday modern life and faith and meaning.

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World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.

Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

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Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Spiritual8Faith, meaning, and transcendence.

Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.

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Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Educational5Informative and instructive.

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.

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Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

A small New Testament passes through the hands of fourteen strangers. For seven of the individuals, their lives will never be the same.

Religious ArtifactNew TestamentInterconnected LivesSpiritual JourneyFaith and TransformationMoral DilemmasCharacter-DrivenContemporary Drama

Actors

Jenn Gotzon Chandler

Ruth - the Church Woman (as Jenn Gotzon)

Rebecca Lines

Leah

Hayden Gael Barnes

Daniel's Sister

Joshua Childs

Caleb

Donald James Parker

Church member

LaQuita James

Receptionist (as LaQuita Chantelle James)

Omar Lagudali

International Policeman

Karen B. Greer

Funeral Friend

Bella Higginbotham

Ruth's Daughter

Johnnie Gordon

Funeral Family

Crew

Directed by:

Sharon Wilharm

Written by:

Sharon Wilharm

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Is The Good Book worth watching?

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Book rated?

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Good Book?

1 h 2 min

The Good Book runs 1 h 2 min.

What language is The Good Book in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Book?

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Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Overall

Spiritual

Pathos

Contemporary Realism

Social Commentary

Psychological

Hopefulness

Character Depth

Family Dynamics