Playing God

What doesn't work on a logic level makes sense according to the characters and performances. And the twists - a con movie always has twists - are quite satisfying, even if you see them coming.

[Playing God is] this week's episode of 'Good Actors, Less Than Ideal Script.'

Playing God's fun is because the film is not what you think and will surprise you at how excellent and heartfelt the real story is.

Mildly engaging, clunky, uneven and shallow.

That this is wrapped within a tale concerning the holiest of fathers Himself is certainly a clever maneuver, if not a bit too obvious.

The very flimsy premise of Playing God is bloated into 95 minutes of tedious and uninspired repetition, with dull acting and empty characters. It's ironic that this vapid comedy, which tries to use spirituality as a punchline, actually has no soul.

It's always watchable, but it's never lively enough to be gripping, and its more serious messages are lost in the shuffle.

A story about con artists but with a fresh, new perspective.

Worth checking out if you're in the mood for something original, thoughtful, and different.

There is a bigger suspension of belief needed than usual for a movie about con artists, but Alan Tudyk's performance makes this a worthwhile watch.