Don Verdean

Don Verdean is a movie about the repercussions of propagating a lie. The story illustrates this through the hilarity of a religious artifact archaeologist who employs zero science and mostly dumb luck to find treasures for the Christian faith. 

Sam Rockwell plays the lead character Don, in a flat - deadpan delivery reminiscent of most Leslie Neilsen roles. Disappointing to most followers of Rockwells' career, he does not dance in this movie. 

Amy Ryan gives a unremarkable performance. Her character is not fully explored nor was it particularly interesting. There was the hint of some potential at the beginning as she goes about her role with a wide eyed innocence of what is transpiring. 

Danny McBride plays the role of a popular minister who commissions Don to find artifacts to restore his diminishing flock. His delivery is just as you would expect with a confidence that comes from the role of a guy who knows he is Right. His wife is played by Leslie Bibb, in a role you have basically seen before in Taladega Nights.

Jemaine Clement plays an Israeli assistant to Don in a quirky voice and essentially steals every scene. Without Sam's dancing, Jemaine performs his own ethnic versions of Sam's moves.

I feel like this movie isn't some of Jared Hess' best work. He had greater success in the past. There was plenty of comedic mends but I feel that Rockwell was under utilized. There could have been more with Amy Ryan's character. The ending wrapped everything up nicely but left you wishing for a better version of the movie.

I give this movie 2 Wompas out of 30.