Average Joe: reviews

What the critics say average 7.1 from 9 outlets

• 10 MovieguideMovieguide 'Average Joe' is a creative, well-acted, heartfelt movie based on an inspiring true story about one man's journey to saving faith. Read
• 8.0 NYC Movie GuruAvi Offer Based on a true story, the screenplay by Stephanie Katz is warm, witty and wise with just the right balance of heart and humor. Read
• 8.0 Plugged InAdam R. Holz All in all, though, 'Average Joe' delivers an inspirational portrait of a man fueled by faith who refuses to discard his beliefs when he's mightily pressured to do so. Read
• 8.0 Pauline Media StudiesHosea Rupprecht Based on the incredible true story of Joe Kennedy's fight for the freedom to say his prayer in public, 'Average Joe' takes a unique approach to storytelling. Read
• 7.5 Aisle SeatMike McGranaghan The movie makes no bones about its pro-religious freedom point of view. Even if you disagree with that perspective, it addresses important issues that are worth discussing. Read
• 6.0 The Epoch TimesMark Jackson Director Harold Cronk lays it all out logically so that those who don't agree with Joe might still be able to understand why Joe does what Joe does. Read
• 6.0 Common Sense MediaTara McNamara Good-natured and sometimes goofy, this well-made drama has a mission: to encourage others to start using the lawsuit-opened door to religion being expressed in U.S. schools and government. Read
• 5.0 Culture MixCarla Hay 'Average Joe' is not a great movie, but there's solid acting in this faith-based drama, inspired by a true story, about a high school football coach who took his fight to pray on the field all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. It's preachy but watchable. Read
• 5.0 From the Fourth RowDan Skip Allen 'Average Joe' is a good movie with a good message. It has two good performances from its main stars. The editing of the story left something to be desired though. Read