Hellbound?

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Hellbound?

2012

1h 25m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Kevin Miller explores people's views on hell and what those views reveal about their perceptions of God, justice, the Bible and themselves.

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Bruce DeMara

Toronto Star

As filled with good intentions as it clearly is, Hellbound? feels painfully earnest throughout as well as cluttered and only occasionally illuminating.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 25, 2012

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Kerry Lengel

Arizona Republic

An engaging, accessible documentary that explores the (truly) eternal questions, "Does hell exist? If so, who ends up there, and why?"

Rated: 4/5

Oct 4, 2012

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Cary Darling

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Hellbound will probably find favor mostly with a Christian-film audience when, if [director Kevin Miller] had cast a wider net, it might have had broader appeal.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 22, 2012

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Brent Simon

Shockya.com

A rich, thoughtful conversation-starter about changing notions of religious damnation, Hellbound? invades notoriously touchy territory with an open mind, steady focus and civil disposition.

Rated: B+

Feb 7, 2013

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David Noh

Film Journal International

After seeing this doc, the average sinning moviegoer may feel less apprehensive and less in need of an asbestos jumpsuit for the afterlife.

Sep 25, 2012

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Very Fair Presentation of Something that Should be Close to Every Christians Heart.. God Can't be for Violence!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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A thoughtful, powerful conversation on hell. However, the film has a slight slant towards universalism, in my opinion. The eternal torment side was generally depicted as either unlearned, crazy, or overly dogmatic, while the universalists were portrayed far more charitably. Annihilation was also not given much air time, and was treated as the middle child. Regardless of this, the film was provocative and insightful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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VERY GOOD, recommended for those of you who believe in God and are not totally brainwashed by dogma. Actually, never-mind it's infinitely more so recommended to those of you...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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All around excellent, balanced, and thought-provoking documentary on hell, with a focus on the connection between our conception of theistic behaviour in the afterlife and our imitative behaviour in this life. You can read a fuller review in my HuffPo piece here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-p-klager-phd/hellbound-and-the-simulation-of-divine-violence-as-an-obstacle-to-peace_b_2013165.html

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Healthy, helpful exploration of a topic that has far too narrow and understanding for too long. Worth seeing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Great movie, providing information on the history of different theological conclusions about ' hell ' , providing the 3 historical and ' orthodox views' . One of which is termed universal restoration. A must see for any serious bible thump-ers or even non-bible believers.. see it...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Kevin Miller

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Kevin Miller

Screenwriter

Kevin Miller

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David Rempel

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David Krysko

Executive Producer

Ben Eisner

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Kevin Miller explores people's views on hell and what those views reveal about their perceptions of God, justice, the Bible and themselves.

Director: Kevin Miller
Producer: Kevin Miller, David Rempel
Screenwriter: Kevin Miller
Production Co: Kevin Miller XI Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 29, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $19.1K
Runtime: 1h 25m

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