Movie on origins of Jesus movement entertains, but full story still disappoints

Film review: ‘Jesus Revolution’ by Jon Erwin and Brent McCorkle, ★★★✯☆

Image adapted from Lions Gate Entertainment promotional material. At the center is Joel Courtney, who played the role of Greg Laurie, now one of the best-known pastors in American evangelicalism.

For a film made for Christian evangelistic purposes, Jesus Revolution may be as good as they come. It’s not preachy, and during its best moments it’s inspiratio…