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Ordinary Sinner (2002)

Ordinary Sinner (2002)
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A young man struggles to sort out his feelings and his future as a wave of intolerance sweeps through a college town in this drama. Peter Thompson (Brendan P. Hines) was a student at a seminary studying to be an Episcopalian minister, until a tragic incident involving another student caused him to question his faith and his calling. Peter moves to a college town in Vermont, where he gets a job in a pizza joint run by Mike (Peter Onorati), and reconnects with Father Ed (A. Martinez), a gruff but caring streetwise priest who had been Peter's mentor. Peter also renews his friendship with a buddy from school, Alex (Kris Park), who introduces Peter to his good friend Rachel (Elizabeth Banks). Rachel is quite attracted to Peter, and before long she's deprived him of his virginity. While Peter tries to sort out the new changes in his life, a shocking gay bashing incident soon polarizes the town, and Father Ed steps forward to publicly announce that he's a homosexual -- and Mike is his lover. As tensions between anti-gay extremists and pro-gay activists increase, the murder of a gay man brings matters to a boil, and forces Peter, Rachel, and Alex to come to terms with their identities as well as their pasts. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Director(s):
John Henry Davis
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Ordinary Sinner

A young man struggles to sort out his feelings and his future as a wave of intolerance sweeps through a college town in this drama. Peter Thompson (Brendan P. Hines) was a student at a seminary studying to be an Episcopalian minister, until a tragic incident involving another student caused him to question his faith and his calling. Peter moves to a college town in Vermont, where he gets a job in a pizza joint run by Mike (Peter Onorati), and reconnects with Father Ed (A. Martinez), a gruff but caring streetwise priest who had been Peter's mentor. Peter also renews his friendship with a buddy from school, Alex (Kris Park), who introduces Peter to his good friend Rachel (Elizabeth Banks). Rachel is quite attracted to Peter, and before long she's deprived him of his virginity. While Peter tries to sort out the new changes in his life, a shocking gay bashing incident soon polarizes the town, and Father Ed steps forward to publicly announce that he's a homosexual -- and Mike is his lover. As tensions between anti-gay extremists and pro-gay activists increase, the murder of a gay man brings matters to a boil, and forces Peter, Rachel, and Alex to come to terms with their identities as well as their pasts. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
93 mins

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Director(s):
John Henry Davis
Writer(s):
William Mahone
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Ordinary Sinner Awards:
  • 2002 - Greenwich Film Festival - Audience Choice Award
  • 2002 - Slamdunk Film Festival - Best Picture
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    Jeffery D.

    This film tries to be important, and for its good production, acting, it is appreciated. Ultimately, the story manipulates the audience so much that it becomes impotent.

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    Mitchell G.

    I liked the acting. There were several stories going on in the main story. (If there was a "main story.") There were some unexpected twists and I'm glad I watched it. I have read other critiques that were not very positive about this movie. I thought the movie was okay.. not great but worth watching.

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    William T.

    This film is plodding and preachy. There is a noble story line but I can't see why they needed to make this film.

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