Greenes Please don't spend money on this.

Limerculer A waste of 90 minutes of my life

SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

msophiac Having read some of the reviews on this show, it is astonishing to see this mini-series characterized as an "anti-religious" show, and those who enjoy religion bashing will like it OK...etc, but it is sure to cause deep resentment among those who are "religious types". Yes, resentment was apparently enough to cancel the show, but this scrip addresses very real questions we all have to deal with in a post-modern world where almost every family is touched by alcohol or drug addiction, a gay relative, and facing end of life and death issues. Frankly, I think the show is profoundly religious, with a honestly real "slice of life" look at the modern churches today who happen to be liberal. They really do pray, they really do think, they really do try and make meaning of the modern world's many dilemmas with compassion, honesty, and courage. Should the minister have shut his gay son out of his house? Is that a better alternative to accepting him as he is and loving and supporting him in his own choices? Unfortunately (and this is a spoiler), the all too real gang beating and heart-wrenching pain of letting go of their gay son was a bit too real, in my opinion, but some of the best TV drama I have seen in a while. And it was a very honest Jesus. The radical one I read about in the Bible, who always stood on the cutting edge and was victim of righteous persecution his whole life. The kind of Jesus Daniel (played by Aiden Quinn in a one of his best performances) had a personal relationship with, despite the fact that he struggled with his own doubts in the face of life's hardest questions. The kind of Jesus who, in my opinion,would not display any righteous anger at this show's content, because the theme is not sex, drugs, and death (we see enough of that every day) but the hard questions they pose when they touch today's Christian lives.

pastorthad-1 The Book of Daniel was one of the most poignant TV offerings of our time. It was prematurely canceled due in large part to pressure from the religious right.Telling the story of an Episcopal priest and his family, it touches on a full compliment of social issues as the family struggles with "real" life from a context of faith. If the viewer can keep in mind that while it is unlikely, though not impossible, for one family to face all these issues at the same time, there are are family's, both in and outside the Church, that experience each of these issues...and often in combination with others--then this show can change your life or at least the way your view your life, faith, God and the Church in general. Like real life, it tickles the funny bone, tugs at the heart strings, and causes the brain to say "hhmmmmm?" Throughout the family's struggles and joys Daniel, the priest speaks with Jesus...not just in traditional prayer to the unseen deity, but Jesus actually appears to Daniel... seated in the car next to him as he drives to and from appointments...over his shoulder in the mirror as he prepares for Sunday morning worship...even walking in the park. The character of Jesus and his conversations with Daniel (apparently offensive to some Christian mindsets) are at the heart of the show. It is here that Daniel explores his own questions of faith (also offensive to some). It is here that we see a true and real relationship between Jesus and one of his "flock." It is here that we see the Jesus of the Bible...caring, witty, smart, teacher, savior...at least the way I, a not-always-humble (mainline denomination) pastor read and understand the Bible.Watch this series! Give it chance! Let it work on your life! If it angers you...ask "why?" If it moves you, beg for the creators to continue the story. If you feel nothing...well...really ask "why?" I love this show!!

thehouseminder I am a huge fan of Aidan Quinn but "Book of Daniel" was an enormous mistake. I tuned in to see what all the fuss was about. Inaccurate portrayals of Christians and what they believe is one thing. Turns out, the show is so bad that I believe it would be have been canceled almost immediately anyway. The plot lines are disjointed and the characters are too bizarre. It is impossible to like or care about any one of them. I think the network believed this would be a hit for them, not on its' own merits but, simply because the show was controversial and truly profane. Too bad for the network and too bad for Quinn. Next time, maybe they should take the time to find out what their characters are really all about.

ddidee Finally, a refreshing and humorous look at religion and the realistic view of a priest and his foibles--including his flawed family...and it bites the dust! (Aiden Quinn was outstanding!) Of course the religious right had to stand up and scream and yell at how blasphemous it is....OH YEAH, like any Church is saintly! (Ha!) This was a well acted ensemble piece that was wry and fresh. I can't stand the reality shows...give me some interesting scripted TV any day. Too bad that some stone-throwing Neanderthals in the Bible Belt took offense. If they didn't care for it--THEY SHOULD HAVE JUST CHANGED THE CHANNEL! That is called "CHOICE"...something that we are supposed to have in this country. Apparently, the fundamentalist wackos want to take over the communications in this country--if they had their way, we would only be allowed to watch 'Leave It to Beaver' re-runs!