- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1992
- Runtime
- 1h48
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Leap of Faith
Believe in the unexpected
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Synopsis
Leap of Faith is a 1992 American comedy-drama film starring Steve Martin as a fraudulent faith healer who travels with his team to small towns, hosting fake revival shows to scam money from the vulnerable and desperate believers. When the group arrives in the struggling town of Rustwater, their deception is challenged by unexpected events, leading to a clash between faith, doubt, and truth. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the characters confront their beliefs and motivations in a captivating narrative filled with humor, drama, and unexpected twists. Leap of Faith offers a thought-provoking exploration of faith, deception, and redemption.
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Reviews
Leap of Faith received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. The film has a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Steve Martin's performance as the charismatic and conniving faith healer but criticizing the predictable storyline. The Los Angeles Times gave the film a positive review, calling it "an engaging character study that benefits greatly from Steve Martin's charismatic performance." In contrast, Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave Leap of Faith a more critical review, stating that while Martin's performance was strong, the film lacked depth and originality. Overall, Leap of Faith offers an entertaining mix of comedy and drama, with Martin's performance standing out as a highlight.
