Critic Reviews
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positive
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Dec 10, 2013
63
It ably captures the provocative open forums that Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss conduct, but its uneven nature occasionally dulls the effect of these intellectually stimulating conversations.
Nov 28, 2013
60
Unbelievers' is a high-minded love fest between two deeply committed atheistic intellectuals and their rock star-like fan base.
Dec 12, 2013
60
Holwerda’s film never bothers to conceal its fawning view of Dawkins and Krauss — or challenge their dogma. And there’s no need for empty celebrity cameos from fans like Cameron Diaz (“Knowledge is power,” she reveals).
Dec 2, 2013
30
A study in the frustrating insufferableness of people you probably agree with.
Feb 6, 2014
25
Anyone interested in the contemporary debate between atheists and religious believers will gain nothing of value from the documentary The Unbelievers.
Dec 6, 2013
20
While every moment is captured with the reverence of a fawning fan, Holwerda’s star-struck approach neglects to shed new light on his subjects or even showcase their greatest hits.
Dec 12, 2013
20
Too slight to persuade, The Unbelievers is also too poorly made to entertain. The rational roots of atheism deserve a much better movie than this.
