The first thing we see is a group of people who appear to be hippies or followers of an Eastern religion, so a Christian message is probably not to be expected.
In fact, the one person claiming to be Christian in the entire movie is mean and judgmental. Christianity is not shown in a positive light.
Actually, maybe the message of this movie is that Jack, who doesn't follow a religion, is presenting a message that reflects what Christians should be doing. And the way people behave around him reminds me a lot of how people reacted to Jesus.
However, Jack has at least one critic who doubts that Jack believes what he is saying and doesn't consider consequences.
Billy Burke does a good job, likable enough and at least trying, even if he doesn't have all the answers.
Patrick Warburton is more logical and restrained than most characters I have seen him play. He is pleasant and not macho. And he is the voice of reason when all around him are wacko.
Gary Cole, who I have seen in many roles but didn't recognize, does an effective job as a pastor, if the goal is to make him look bad and Christians look bad. But like I said, maybe this is to show how Christians shouldn't be, though there aren't any positive portrayals of Christians, unless Bob is one.
Adrienne Barbeau, after all these years, still looks great and plays a really nice character, whose faith, whatever it is, seems to make her happy. A little too happy, maybe. She doesn't react in an expected way to a crisis. And she is only in the movie at the end, except for her voice being heard as Jack reads an email from her.
Barak Hardley, not a familiar name, is funny as a believer in pyramids. I'd like to see more of him.
Joel David Moore is likable enough, but kind of a loser, as Jack's partner on his travels. He might be a Christian because he mentions revivals, but even if he is his portrayal isn't really that positive.
Sarah Shari is a groupie, or at least she follows Jack from city to city, and she gives him the criticism he probably needs. She is also a voice of reason.
And Dora Madison is adorable but tough as someone who needs help.
One thing is certain. For a movie with a spiritual message, this is far from family friendly. Even cleaned up, it's still not good family viewing. It is obvious a lot of bad words were removed, including some of the worst, and Jack is naked in several scenes. At least one woman is shown putting on clothes.
But there is a message here. It's not ideal and it doesn't give all the answers, but there is something positive.
