YouthMin

Has a similar style to "spinal tap" or "best in show" except it is about a church youth group LOL.

I was raised Evangelical and am an Atheist, and really wanted to like this movie. The first third was hilarious, but then it started to get more and more stupid. It could have explored more the beliefs and made fun of them. Instead, it concentrated in the (extremely) childish competitions that were not even well acted. To add insult to injury, the shaky camera and constant zooming in and out almost ruined this movie. I know it is supposed to look like a documentary, but they overdid it. Pity. Missed opportunity.

My wife and I watched this movie and laughed so hard. We both grew up going to youth groups and camp. It made us laugh because the youth pastor was a mix of every horrible youth leader we have had. Rent this one if you have been to camp. It's just a fun watch that will make you laugh and remember how insane youth groups can be.

Comedies these days either lean too hard into negative or saccharine, especially when trying to "mock" or "satire". Youthmin walks the fine line right down the center by poking fun at its subject while at the same time giving a wholesome, heartfelt look at the people who attend / dedicate their lives to the oddity that is Youth Ministry.

Far from preachy, but also not a condemnation. Youthmin is honest and uplifting. It has easily become one of my favorite films, independent or otherwise.

Pharaoh, Pharaoh!

9/10 stars for me. Love the song they sing at the end in the van. Girl in the hat was kinda "bouncey," if that makes sense, and I thought her performance had a lot of heart. It's like someone took the movie Jesus camp and turned it into the Office. Definitely worth watching! Pop some popcorn, pack a bowl, and laugh as this movie reminds you of just how weird youth group truly was.