Pastor Thorne: Lust of the Flesh

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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Aug 17 Pastor Thorne: Lust of the Flesh (2023), now streaming on Tubi, is the kind of film that makes you wonder why it was ever greenlit. Right from the start, it sets itself up for failure by introducing a pastor already entangled in an affair, and instead of building any real drama or moral complexity, the story collapses under its own weight. The film is all over the place, with no clear direction, no consistent tone, and absolutely no sense of purpose. The writing is painfully weak. Dialogue feels like it was thrown together in a single sitting without revision, and the narrative never digs beneath the surface of its own setup. What could have been a provocative story about hypocrisy, temptation, or inner conflict just becomes a bland, half-baked mess. Scenes that should feel emotionally intense are flat and lifeless, and the transitions between them are abrupt to the point of being jarring. The direction makes matters even worse. Instead of giving the audience a chance to connect with the characters or their environment, the camera constantly zooms in on faces, heads, and hands as if that alone will create tension. It doesn’t. It only creates frustration and makes the entire experience feel claustrophobic. There’s no sense of atmosphere, no visual storytelling—just awkward, amateurish shots that feel more like someone testing out a new camera than directing a film. The cast does little to salvage this disaster. Performances are wooden, chemistry is nonexistent, and it often feels like the actors are reading lines off a cue card rather than inhabiting their roles. The only exception is the pastor’s wife, who at least tries to bring some emotional grounding to the story. But even her efforts can’t overcome the weak script and sloppy staging she’s stuck with. What’s most disappointing is how utterly unmemorable the film is. It doesn’t even fall into the “so bad it’s good” category—it’s just bad. No suspense, no genuine drama, no sense of craft. It simply drags on, offering nothing new or interesting to the audience, before stumbling toward an ending that lands with a thud. Pastor Thorne: Lust of the Flesh isn’t just a misfire—it’s an outright failure in almost every department. From the writing to the acting to the direction, nothing works. It’s the kind of film that leaves you not just disappointed, but also questioning why you wasted the time in the first place. See more Read all reviews

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