Considering all the homoerotic implications of a guy in purple styrofoam hanging out in a cave (and all the gay jokes the Bible Reloaded have made about Bibleman), this just feels like fanning the flames.
They did have a Pro-Gay, Pro-Evolution Villain called the "Wacky Protester" in the sequel series "Bibleman: Power Source" Who was also the main antagonist in the video game adaptation "Fight For Faith" And I believe the Animated Series has a Pro-Evolution Teacher as a villain
"So long Bibleman! I'm going down to the basement's basement." I was *rolling* the first time I saw that part. One of the best jokes from the Nostalgia Christian.
The most confusing thing about these movie is that the villains are the most likeable characters in the whole series. They're funny sometimes, at least.
Bible man is Willie Aames, who starred in “Charles in Charge” with Scott Baio, who first appeared on TV with Ron Howard in “Happy Days”, who went on to direct “Rush” starring Chris Hemsworth, big brother of Liam Hemsworth, who broke off his engagement to Miley Cyrus because of all that twerking! BAM!!!! Connection established!
"When in doubt? Wipe it out!" -Policy of the US Government. Good lord that was funny. The combination of well written, well executed one liners with material that gives with both hands sets your reviews a cut above. I religiously watch review shows (channel awesome would be lucky to have you) and this is one of the best I've come across in a long while.
@marycatherine4902 I'd question your sense of taste as a kid, but I watched Street Fighter:The Animated Series and Mortal Kombat:Defenders of The Realm as a kid. So I'm not one to talk... -_-
The first time I saw the "Nostalgia Christian" series, I looked at the thumbnails and the 20+ minute run-time, and decided to skip right over it. Then, one day I got bored, so I thought "Oh, what the heck, I'll watch one" and now this has become one of my favorite shows on TH-cam! Great job, Kevin, I can't wait to see more of them!
"It isn't as big...the costume..." I died. My first password for my first email address was john316. #Relateable. "No the urine sample was clean sir" "Bibleman stopped the dancing, he really IS a hero! "I don't know how to LSD" My goodness, I never liked this show as a kid and I understand now all these years later why I don't. I love the Nostalgia Christian, I'm so looking forward to more of these!
kenneth mabie Well, initially, I made the first episode as somewhat of a tribute to Nostalgia Critic. Since, I'm a huge fan. Then people really liked it, so I made more. Though, perhaps you're misunderstanding the intention of the show, as it is, in fact, not a religious show at all, but rather, reviewing religious content. In terms of my own originality, I think you can find the bulk of my channel IS filled with my own original content, which is where a huge portion of my fanbase has come from. Anyway, thanks for giving it a shot. I hope you have a fantastic day!
+Say Goodnight Kevin .... no you just stole his idea to have views.... poor little nothing wants to be like nostalgia critic pathetic.... pathetic and useless he is funny you are just a cheap
Mamimi Mint Lol. I get more views now that I changed the name. Plus, Nostalgia Critic encourages people to mimic him. There is a whole section of his website dedicated to people who do reviews like him. Also, there is the Rap Critic, who mimicked his style, and is now part of the Channel Awesome contributors. Either way, people like the show, and Doug even told me he thought it was funny. Maybe I am just "a cheap", but I'm motivated by admiration.
Oh, well thank you! I do what I can. I'm sure I've fallen too deep into the spiral of internet arguments in the past, but I'm just glad people take the time to watch!
While your review was again fantastic, I will always love Bibleman for one reason--its stupid, it knows it, and it let's us know it knows it. What fourth wall? But your ending rant. Yes. Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes! God does not need us to defend him! Use that freedom to make good movies first and foremost, then your message will reach more people! Kudos Kevin! :)
+Lord Bored-A-Mort I'm pretty sure the script was based on a super hero comic made by the producer's 2nd grader. I'm not sure if that's true, but it would make a lot of sense as to why this exists.
When I watched Bibleman as a kid, his outfit was a bit different (I watched later episodes). And yeah, it IS corny as all get out. Also, his origin story is more a conversion story than it is a superhero origin story! :P
Oh my goodness, Kevin! I've loved all of your Nostalgia Christian videos, but this one is the best by far! I knew it would be awesome as soon as you played the "IT'S CHRISTIAN!!!!!!" bit! All of the clips were perfect and your comments are just great!
Maybe you haven't taken that class yet. I even watched heaven is for real the other day, and the very first thing....VOICE OVER! Couldn't believe it. However I decided not to review it, because it wasn't actually too bad.
OH YEEESSSSS!!! When I was little, I had myself convinced that I would be in the show as "bible kid." I had forgotten how cheesy it was! XD This so made my day. And thanks for the newsboys clip. :D
I've always liked the philosophy described in "Life of Pi," that doubt actually plays a necessary role in keeping faith alive. Casting it as an insidious evil supervillain ignores its value, though I get the feeling that kind of black and white approach appears often in these kinds of productions.
So funny, Kevin! I grew up LOVING bibleman. Like, I went to see a live show, and me and my brother may have dressed up as bibleman and biblegirl for Halloween (okay...more like a fall costume party ;P) when we were younger! Oh my gosh... "imagine if he had found fifty shades of grey" I DIED laughing! And that dance scene though.... not sure what the director was thinking. Love these episodes! Please keep up the incredible work! :D
@edwardmorris8103 I'm six years late, but I envy your ability to laugh at this. Because as a writer and comic artist who is a Christian, this is torture.
@@DemonicRemption Imma spit some wisdom I learned in 6 years, hate watching is all well and good but it ends up just making you bitter and overly critical of all art you come across. It’s easy to punch down at “art” when you think yourself above it. A masterpiece bible man is not, but I’ve gained a new respect for those who put themselves out there and make the art they want to make, even if it’s low key childhood indoctrination but like hey what isn’t these days?
This was really good. I grew up watching bibleman when I was a young child, but after seeing it recently I realized how dumb it really was. Also, really good ending point. I think that Christian media like this is attempting to commodify God and then sell it. Which really, when we're talking about the creator of the universe, is impossible. Once people accept the cast that you're not going to convert every person who watches your "Christian film", we can make better stores that actually have themes and people we car learn from. Good video.
Nobody likes a preachy message....or a preachy massage. If you are bad at spelling. Which I am...so you don't know how close I came to writing this massage wrong.
Always remember kids, God wants you to pawn your religious beliefs to the lowest common denominator for cash monies. XD And before you ask, yes I believe in God.
Kevin, have you heard of a Christian film called Grace Unplugged? Some people from my Church wanted to see it. I haven't actually seen it myself but I was wondering if you planned to review it or have heard about it? Also I agree with you, Bibleman seems pretty ambiguous about the message it's trying to present. I never grew up with it but I have seen a couple of these from youtube.
2:24 OH MY GOSH. I just realized. They put have to put Willie Aames's credentials right underneath his name. "Seriously! We're a legitimate movie! We have Willie Aames!... Wait, no, seriously! He's a legitimate actor! Here's all the stuff he's been in!" What a mark for this C-movie.
Man, I have seen this video at least three or four times, and I still crack up laughing! You hit the nail in the head! Even as a kid, Bibleman was still bad. My "favorite" parts to watch as a kid were always the fighting (Biblesaber?) scenes, because, at least ('sigh') something (relatively) "exciting" happened (harhar)!
Your final quest, should you choose to accept it: This is a really obscure one, but, if you can believe it, it's WORSE than Bibleman. I grew up watching Bibleman and actually liked it as a kid, but this one was even difficult for me to watch. The title is "Gnoo Zoo: In Search of the Great White Tiger," where the "great white tiger" is the poor man's Aslan. Watch it. I assure you, you will regret it.
Man I saw this guy live at my old church years ago. It was cooler in real life. ... As cool as it can get from a church with colored lights and paint. Edit: The newer one, I should say.
I really enjoyed this video. I watched one of these a few years ago at my church while I was babysitting the younger kids there, and wow, I was amazed this was even in there. My friends and I could not stop making fun it, we got so bad that the kids we were watching asked us to leave the room so they could watch it in peace, haha. My favorite part about these videos is your bit at the end. As some one who loves movies and is also christian I am baffled at how few good movies there are supporting my faith. The biggest problem I have with these movies is, like you said, the other christian's that buy into them. So many times it seems like if you criticize the movie then somehow you are unchristian, and it just makes me want to laugh and say, "Did you not just see the movie I saw". Other then veggie-tales, which I still love today, the only other good christian movie that I have seen come out recently is "God's Not Dead". I'm hoping this will mean the beginning of good christian media because as it stands now, there just not a lot to choose from.
Haha this was great! You're hilarious as usual, and I have to agree with your concluding point completely. I would like to repeat the request for an episode of Nostalgia Christian for Veggietales, maybe for the first time you'll have something positive to say in this show :P
Love the review Kevin! Just one thing though: Whenever you're doing a voice over, could you make sure to mute the content you're showing, or at least lower the volume. Its difficult to hear you over the background noise. Other than that, its awesome! :D
I know what you're saying...but how do I review Veggietales, when it's actually good? I think they are some of the few christian media companies that actually get it write...at least most of the time. Perhaps I will try to do a top ten list or something. Like Nostalgia Critic sometimes does.
This brought back some memories, good video Kevin. I know not a lot of people are looking for nostalgia Christian videos but hopefully they find your stuff anyways. Keep on going bud
I was very aware of Bibleman as a kid, but I never watched it. It was always there in my favorite catalog, CBD. But having never watched it, I still loved this video. These are my favorite things you make! I can't wait for the next one!
14:43--"Which proverb tells us not to trust our feelings?" "Proverbs 35." What? (Looks it up) "Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." When I read that verse, I see it as saying, "Be humble enough to remember that, in life, there are some things that are far beyond human comprehension. Trust your life to God, live life as a good person, and you'll be okay". The fact that some people get "Don't trust your own feelings" from that verse is disturbing. It seems like something a cult would tell its members in order to get everybody to think the same way. No wonder fundamentalist Christians are so obsessed with group-think. It's not enough for them for people to believe in Jesus and His message--they want everyone to be mindless faith zombies.
I mean, to a degree, I understand not living your life based on emotion. That you should look to logic and reason, instead of just acting on how you feel in a moment. HOWEVER, I don't think that's what they are trying to say here. haha.
I totally agree. Emotion, reason, and logic all need to play a part in how people live in order for them to be healthy, happy individuals. There has to be a balance. But yeah, that doesn't seem like what they're going for here; it seems like they're saying, "All emotion is bad, don't trust any of it, give yourself over to your parents and church leaders--uh, no, we meant God! Give yourself over to God!" It just oozes with indoctrination and, looking at it as an adult, it's creepy.
Wow. I had no idea these were so ridiculous. I never saw them, but definitely heard about them. Even not having seen them, your review had me chortling multiple times. Thanks so much for doing these reviews! Also, have you considered reviewing Veggie Tales?
I know you ask for comments, so here's my comment. This review was hard for me to watch because I grew up watching Bibleman (and admittedly still like it at 25), but I love your humor and understand what you're trying to do by doing these reviews. Although you stepped on what I could consider a sacred cow, I definitely enjoyed seeing the "nitpicks" that, as I've grown older, I've noticed but chose to ignore. My brother was a HUGE fan of Bibleman, because it was a great cheesy Christian alternative to a lot of junk out there. I should add we still watched Batman, Superman and the like, but if nothing else, we watched Bibleman for the humor, the catchy songs (the Shadow of Doubt song isn't the same one on the DVD that it was on the VHS), and the Biblical principles (not so much how they were conveyed. So! Having said all that, I still enjoyed this review and laughed a lot more than I thought I would. This was probably my personal favorite of all the Bibleman movies, but you didn't make me feel like a bad person for still liking it even after you pulled it apart and talked about how it shouldn't be cheesy. Because on that part I totally agree. :)
I feel ya, man. I also grew up on Bibleman, and it was kinda tough to sit through this review, even though I know that half of the franchise isn't objectively good or decent. Then again, I don't hate the Star Wars prequels, either... xP I dunno, I know I don't have a bad taste in entertainment, but it sucks seeing so much of what I grew up on laughed at or hated later in my life.
Ghost rider is the true Christian super per hero. He was created by the lord himself and punished criminals by making them relive the pain the their crimes on the people they hurt by useing (the penance stare)
I grew up with Bibleman, especially this episode. And I still love it. It's dumb, cheesy, and easy to pick on, but recently I've had the feeling that it was really self-aware. It's good, silly, dumb fun, and I still stick in my old VHS every now and then. By the way, the song and dance number had a different song on the VHS release. ..............Don't judge me, I'm a nerd. XD
I bought it all hook line and sinker. We went and saw the live show every year to the point where Willy Ames knew who we were when we went through he line. I also had the costume and the Bible man bible. when you grow up in a super religious home, this was your only option in the 90's!
Kevin, you are mocking my childhood (from Bibleman to the whole interpretive dance- er, movement thing) and I love it. Plus you made a solid point at the end, which is always nice after 18 minutes of comedy. Great videos man!
I watched Bibleman growing up as a kid. I re-watched an episode or two a few years back and wondered why I liked them so much (I was like, 4-10 years old when I watched these). I gotta say, this one was definitely NOT a good one. lol. I liked the one about fear way better. But I laughed through this entire video. You bring up some fantastic points about the Christian movie industry. TBH, Christian movies have no idea how to reach out to the secular world. If I were an atheist/non-Christian, unless I was easily manipulated into believing whatever just because of some made-up story, I would not have even given those movies or even God a second thought. These movies need to start accurately representing Christianity, faith, and God Himself, because if this was someone's first impression...Lord, have mercy. Anywho. You earned a subscriber :) haven't laughed so much in a while!!
+NerdforJesus1 S. Hello (and forgive me for responding to a comment that's 7-8 months old). I just have this one question. In your mind, what do you think would be necessary in order to make a good-to-decent-to-excellent faith-based film? (in other words, what would be the essentials needed in order to make a faith-based film that won't alienate non-Christians)?
Kevin Kess the biggest problem is they don't make the movies relatable. They say because it's Christian, it has to be family friendly. And while I get that, at the same time, the things we feel and go through in this life aren't necessarily family friendly. And whatever life scenarios they end up putting the character through, they make that character very stereotyped. Like for example, in God's Not Dead, atheists are evil God-haters because God didn't answer their prayer the way they wanted. And the Christian was someone who couldn't do anything wrong, and sure, he questioned a thing or two, it never truly challenged him or his faith. but because of those things, they miss a huge opportunity in actually being able to plant seeds in the hearts of people, because they're too busy tip-toeing around certain topics and stereotyping others. We need to see people go through the trials without exaggerating certain elements. We need to see them doubt God. We need to see that they're not perfect and they'll sin and fall. We need to see things not work out and God coming through to work that for good and healing that person's heart. In other words, we need to bring authenticity into it. We don't need to butter things up. It's not our job to butter things up and make things all feel-good. It's our job to tell the truth. Truth will set the people free. Sorry for such a long answer. I didn't intend to make it this long, there's just a lot to cover on that topic, and I don't think I even scratched the surface
+NerdforJesus1 S. So, all that would need to happen for faith-based film to be made in a way that doesn't alienate non-Christians is to have characters go through the troubles of life and show what they have to deal with in life without exaggerating all the trials and tribulations. Show them at their lowest point and then watch as they build themselves back up again and do it without sugarcoating anything? If there's something I'm missing with my answer, let me know where I went wrong, please.
Is being a part of a dance--er, interpretive movement performance some kind of right of passage for Christian youth? Because a bunch of my homeschool Christian friends did that too. Black tshirts and sticks and everything.
Kevin, you're thinking about it too hard XD ...Okay, I honestly don't know why he has an M on his forehead... Or why he goes through like 6 different suit changes... Anyways, VeggieTales up next! Please :D
I managed to just smile a bit til you included that bit from LOTR, and then I lost it... LOL! You are hilarious! Your videos are one of the best parts of my week!
OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS GOLDEN!!!! XD I was laughing so hard! I vaguely remember watching a Bible Man movie from the library, and I had this torrent of remembrance just now when he grovels on the muddy ground and brushes off the Bible. I was like: cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/ftpuploads/bloguploads/eyes-bugging-out-slide.jpg Well done, Kevin. *applauds*
Now that I think of it, what I remember most fondly about the series is the running gag of the villain (who in the later episodes was always the same guy in a different costume) always mentioning somewhere that he recently got demoted on account of his defeat in the previous episode (or insisting it wasn't a demotion, my memory's a little hazy). I wonder what it says about a Christian series when the demon that serves as the villain is the most entertaining/memorable part?
My brother and I have Bibleman and Biblegirl (Oh yes they did) action figures, what does that say to you? Yeah, we liked Bibleman, but he wasn't our favorite. And also, what does that say about the show, that they had Biblegirl when the male sidekicks were Coats and Cypher?
Thank you for doing this! Honest, I LOVE Bibleman, but I can see the flaws in the videos. I also remember my mom making my brother watch the videos on anger and lying as a punishment for his temper and lying habits. He had to copy down every verse said in the video by hand in a notebook and memorize them.
I bought one of these as a birthday gift for my little brother a couple years ago . I thought he'd like it. He was turning 6 that year. I'd never seen it before and I didn't watch it when I gave it to him. I didn't realize how cheesy it was! I won't be buying any more of those for him. I love these Nostalgia Christian episodes! Your last one made me really glad I never watched McGee and Me growing up. (I'm in my 20's, my brother is much younger than me.) I was an AIO fan instead, I still am! I think you should review Donut Man or Psalty. I watched those growing up and I'd really enjoy your commentary. I'm not sure if you can still find copies of those, just thought I'd mention them anyway. I really enjoy your regular episodes too. Keep up the good work!
Why does Bibleman look like a failed model for a different superhero. Someone just stole his design, and took away his interesting powers. At least give BIBLEMAN a weapon like a cross shooting cross bow. Or a magical book.
I just about lost it at "They're twitter-pated!" I remember my Mom telling me years ago about Bibleman on a live tour. She asked if I wanted to go, and I knew from the get-go it would be cheesy, so I said no. Pretty emphatically. I felt badly back then, but this vid makes me feel soooooooo much better.
man i use love this show when i was 4-8 years old. i use to quote it and everything even bought the action figures. now the action figures are sitting in jar under my bed. watching this brings back some good memories. after bibleman i switched over to lego as you can probably tell
Came here from the McGee and me video and--even though I've never seen a single "episode" of Bibleman--you kept me riveted and laughing (The McGee one did too, but that one I'd seen every single video of. Such a terribly great show.). Anyway, thanks for taking the time to talk about how absolutely absurd Christian media can be, compared to all the potential of the market. Arg!
Oh my goodness, I remember watching Bibleman in Sunday School. Even though I was little, I remember thinking how dumb it was, and now that I've become a writer it is even worse. But I have to say I love watching your Nolstalia Christian videos! It's great to know that there are others who aren't impressed by much of the Christian media out there. Oh, and I have a suggestion for your next Nolstalia Christian video: God's Not Dead. It's modern and in my opinion a big step up in quality for Christian entertainment.
I am now disturbed by the thought of what would have happened if he HAD found Fifty Shades of Grey in there... O_O OheirandombibleNEAT And you really are getting better with these. :) Especially with the referential humor.
I literally had to pause the video so as not to miss anything because I was laughing so hard at the "Pastor Rex" bit at 6:45!!! This is some great stuff here! Ha ha ha!!
Loved it! I liked Bibleman years ago because he was COOOL. I doubt I got much out of the story, though.This is a good series and I'm enjoying it. Goodnight, Kevin.
This is my favorite one of these you've done so far. I didn't grow up on Bibleman, unlike most other people (my parents spared me the torture), but this was still hilarious. I'm kind of sad Bibleman doesn't have a Biblemobile- think of what that could look like!
Would you happen to know what kind of copy you have of the episode? Because I remember the theme song and the villain song sounding COMPLETELY different than the songs I heard in this video.
+TheMindofMe Yep. On the DVD it is changed. It was different on the original. lol. I realized this, because I watched and wrote the scripted based on the VHS and then when editing realized some of my jokes weren't working. haha.
"Miss me, miss me, now you gotta.....nevermind."
That's right kids, we're saving that talk for a later episode: Hijacking the Hijinks of Homosexuality
Just reading this makes me wish they'd go down that rabbit hole. I could just see the controversy.
Considering all the homoerotic implications of a guy in purple styrofoam hanging out in a cave (and all the gay jokes the Bible Reloaded have made about Bibleman), this just feels like fanning the flames.
They did have a Pro-Gay, Pro-Evolution Villain called the "Wacky Protester" in the sequel series "Bibleman: Power Source"
Who was also the main antagonist in the video game adaptation "Fight For Faith"
And I believe the Animated Series has a Pro-Evolution Teacher as a villain
Jimbo, Oh that's so good though.😂
"So long Bibleman! I'm going down to the basement's basement."
I was *rolling* the first time I saw that part. One of the best jokes from the Nostalgia Christian.
Troy Wullbrandt Hey, I just saw you on JacksFilms! :-D
Say Goodnight Kevin The YIAY comment?
Yeah!
@RiseOfTheKumquat67
Oh so it's not just me. I felt a little weird for laughing so hard at that.
Rule 34 - everything can be porn.
Rule 77- everything can be Christian.
The Nostalgia Christian has actually surpassed the Nostalgia Critic in quality. I can't believe it.
🤣
The most confusing thing about these movie is that the villains are the most likeable characters in the whole series. They're funny sometimes, at least.
Bible man is Willie Aames, who starred in “Charles in Charge” with Scott Baio, who first appeared on TV with Ron Howard in “Happy Days”, who went on to direct “Rush” starring Chris Hemsworth, big brother of Liam Hemsworth, who broke off his engagement to Miley Cyrus because of all that twerking! BAM!!!! Connection established!
HOLY CRAP YOU DID IT!!!! YOU WIN!!!!
Say Goodnight Kevin
Happy to be of service.
Chris Hemsworth also plays Thor, right? BAM!!!! Random fact established!
Give this comment a award.
"When in doubt? Wipe it out!" -Policy of the US Government. Good lord that was funny. The combination of well written, well executed one liners with material that gives with both hands sets your reviews a cut above. I religiously watch review shows (channel awesome would be lucky to have you) and this is one of the best I've come across in a long while.
And that blue skin suit was okay for Children television HOW? X'D
Kassuhday needless to say, CHRISTIAN children's television??
Why isn't his light saber a cross?! It's so obvious!!!
Kylo Ren would be disappointed.
Bibleman seemed a lot cooler when i was a kid. . .
I said the same thing when watched this.
@@elishaorosco... me too.
Same
@marycatherine4902
I'd question your sense of taste as a kid, but I watched Street Fighter:The Animated Series and Mortal Kombat:Defenders of The Realm as a kid. So I'm not one to talk... -_-
"What do you get when you combine the Good Book with Comic Books?"
Either the Manga Bible or that thing from Life of Pi.
The first time I saw the "Nostalgia Christian" series, I looked at the thumbnails and the 20+ minute run-time, and decided to skip right over it. Then, one day I got bored, so I thought "Oh, what the heck, I'll watch one" and now this has become one of my favorite shows on TH-cam! Great job, Kevin, I can't wait to see more of them!
"It isn't as big...the costume..." I died.
My first password for my first email address was john316. #Relateable.
"No the urine sample was clean sir"
"Bibleman stopped the dancing, he really IS a hero!
"I don't know how to LSD"
My goodness, I never liked this show as a kid and I understand now all these years later why I don't.
I love the Nostalgia Christian, I'm so looking forward to more of these!
kenneth mabie Well, initially, I made the first episode as somewhat of a tribute to Nostalgia Critic. Since, I'm a huge fan. Then people really liked it, so I made more. Though, perhaps you're misunderstanding the intention of the show, as it is, in fact, not a religious show at all, but rather, reviewing religious content. In terms of my own originality, I think you can find the bulk of my channel IS filled with my own original content, which is where a huge portion of my fanbase has come from. Anyway, thanks for giving it a shot. I hope you have a fantastic day!
it's just religious lies in old movies to make science look bad and religion good.
+Alex Latchem Wood science already looks bad
+Say Goodnight Kevin .... no you just stole his idea to have views.... poor little nothing wants to be like nostalgia critic pathetic.... pathetic and useless he is funny you are just a cheap
Mamimi Mint Lol. I get more views now that I changed the name. Plus, Nostalgia Critic encourages people to mimic him. There is a whole section of his website dedicated to people who do reviews like him. Also, there is the Rap Critic, who mimicked his style, and is now part of the Channel Awesome contributors. Either way, people like the show, and Doug even told me he thought it was funny. Maybe I am just "a cheap", but I'm motivated by admiration.
+Mamimi Mint trollololololol
Kevin you are a really nice guy! Thanks for treating fans with respect, even when they don't return it.
Oh, well thank you! I do what I can. I'm sure I've fallen too deep into the spiral of internet arguments in the past, but I'm just glad people take the time to watch!
"When in doubt, wipe it out!"
The policy of the United States military.
While your review was again fantastic, I will always love Bibleman for one reason--its stupid, it knows it, and it let's us know it knows it. What fourth wall?
But your ending rant.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
A thousand times yes!
God does not need us to defend him!
Use that freedom to make good movies first and foremost, then your message will reach more people!
Kudos Kevin! :)
Jumpman2561 Thank you so much for watching and complementing my movie reviews today. :-) I'm very grateful.
I feel a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of words were randomly thrown together to create a script for the mess that is Bibleman.
+Lord Bored-A-Mort I'm pretty sure the script was based on a super hero comic made by the producer's 2nd grader. I'm not sure if that's true, but it would make a lot of sense as to why this exists.
@@imgreasy3684 So...basically Axe Cop if it were written by Rod and Todd Flanders.
Bibleman is so bad it's good. I love it!😍
The moment you realize that say goodnight Kevin is a line from home alone...
"I dont know how to LSD actually." --Kevin McCreary 2014
Deep.
I've realized that whenever Kevin initiates a Lord of the Rings scene, things are really starting to go downhill in the movie/show.
When I watched Bibleman as a kid, his outfit was a bit different (I watched later episodes). And yeah, it IS corny as all get out. Also, his origin story is more a conversion story than it is a superhero origin story! :P
Oh my goodness, Kevin! I've loved all of your Nostalgia Christian videos, but this one is the best by far! I knew it would be awesome as soon as you played the "IT'S CHRISTIAN!!!!!!" bit! All of the clips were perfect and your comments are just great!
Actually no, mandatory voice over is not a rule I'm learning in Christian Film School. :p
Maybe you haven't taken that class yet. I even watched heaven is for real the other day, and the very first thing....VOICE OVER! Couldn't believe it.
However I decided not to review it, because it wasn't actually too bad.
OH YEEESSSSS!!! When I was little, I had myself convinced that I would be in the show as "bible kid." I had forgotten how cheesy it was! XD This so made my day. And thanks for the newsboys clip. :D
I've always liked the philosophy described in "Life of Pi," that doubt actually plays a necessary role in keeping faith alive. Casting it as an insidious evil supervillain ignores its value, though I get the feeling that kind of black and white approach appears often in these kinds of productions.
So funny, Kevin! I grew up LOVING bibleman. Like, I went to see a live show, and me and my brother may have dressed up as bibleman and biblegirl for Halloween (okay...more like a fall costume party ;P) when we were younger!
Oh my gosh... "imagine if he had found fifty shades of grey" I DIED laughing!
And that dance scene though.... not sure what the director was thinking.
Love these episodes! Please keep up the incredible work! :D
Wow, that's so encouraging. Thanks so much!
Goodnight, Kevin.
Goodnight, Kevin.
This is the best part of the show every week.
OHHHHH! Reference!
Oh goodness.. I remember Bible man. My mom made me give those movies away. She's not lactose intolerant, but she hates this kind of cheese.
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Christain media is sort of a guilty pleasure for me.
As in, I love how laughably bad it is.
@edwardmorris8103
I'm six years late, but I envy your ability to laugh at this. Because as a writer and comic artist who is a Christian, this is torture.
@@DemonicRemption
Imma spit some wisdom I learned in 6 years, hate watching is all well and good but it ends up just making you bitter and overly critical of all art you come across. It’s easy to punch down at “art” when you think yourself above it. A masterpiece bible man is not, but I’ve gained a new respect for those who put themselves out there and make the art they want to make, even if it’s low key childhood indoctrination but like hey what isn’t these days?
Another fun video. I find it funny that your video quality is far better than Bibleman's
This was really good. I grew up watching bibleman when I was a young child, but after seeing it recently I realized how dumb it really was.
Also, really good ending point. I think that Christian media like this is attempting to commodify God and then sell it. Which really, when we're talking about the creator of the universe, is impossible.
Once people accept the cast that you're not going to convert every person who watches your "Christian film", we can make better stores that actually have themes and people we car learn from.
Good video.
Nobody likes a preachy message....or a preachy massage. If you are bad at spelling. Which I am...so you don't know how close I came to writing this massage wrong.
Dude. A preaching massage therapist. That situation could get awkward veeeery quickly.
Exactly!
I'll write that down for my sketch video ideas.
Always remember kids, God wants you to pawn your religious beliefs to the lowest common denominator for cash monies. XD And before you ask, yes I believe in God.
"And remember, only Jesus..."
"... Can prevent forest fires"
Lol.
Kevin, have you heard of a Christian film called Grace Unplugged? Some people from my Church wanted to see it. I haven't actually seen it myself but I was wondering if you planned to review it or have heard about it?
Also I agree with you, Bibleman seems pretty ambiguous about the message it's trying to present. I never grew up with it but I have seen a couple of these from youtube.
2:24 OH MY GOSH. I just realized. They put have to put Willie Aames's credentials right underneath his name. "Seriously! We're a legitimate movie! We have Willie Aames!... Wait, no, seriously! He's a legitimate actor! Here's all the stuff he's been in!" What a mark for this C-movie.
Man, I have seen this video at least three or four times, and I still crack up laughing! You hit the nail in the head! Even as a kid, Bibleman was still bad. My "favorite" parts to watch as a kid were always the fighting (Biblesaber?) scenes, because, at least ('sigh') something (relatively) "exciting" happened (harhar)!
+SusantheRestorer IKR?
"Oh I think Unice is like TARS from interstellar; her humor setting is at 0%" Golden. =D
Your final quest, should you choose to accept it:
This is a really obscure one, but, if you can believe it, it's WORSE than Bibleman. I grew up watching Bibleman and actually liked it as a kid, but this one was even difficult for me to watch. The title is "Gnoo Zoo: In Search of the Great White Tiger," where the "great white tiger" is the poor man's Aslan. Watch it. I assure you, you will regret it.
I AM IN A LIBRARY I SHOULD NOT BE LAUGHING THIS HARD.
Though Bibleman was one of my faves as a child, this is really great.
Man I saw this guy live at my old church years ago. It was cooler in real life. ... As cool as it can get from a church with colored lights and paint.
Edit: The newer one, I should say.
"If it exists there's a Christian version of it." Including rule 34 apparently.
There is. I've seen it. Er...I don't mean I've READ it. I may be a loser on the internet, but I have standards.
So. Mystery Science at heater KevThousand.
Didn't think I'd watch this whole thing but, holy crap. This was good. Hahaha.
So if it exists, there is a Christian version of it? MY OWN CHRISTIAN ANIME SERIES IS AGO PEOPLE!
I look forward to seeing it!
ever hear of superbook (the one from the 80s and not the newer one)
Evangelion
I really enjoyed this video. I watched one of these a few years ago at my church while I was babysitting the younger kids there, and wow, I was amazed this was even in there. My friends and I could not stop making fun it, we got so bad that the kids we were watching asked us to leave the room so they could watch it in peace, haha. My favorite part about these videos is your bit at the end. As some one who loves movies and is also christian I am baffled at how few good movies there are supporting my faith. The biggest problem I have with these movies is, like you said, the other christian's that buy into them. So many times it seems like if you criticize the movie then somehow you are unchristian, and it just makes me want to laugh and say, "Did you not just see the movie I saw". Other then veggie-tales, which I still love today, the only other good christian movie that I have seen come out recently is "God's Not Dead". I'm hoping this will mean the beginning of good christian media because as it stands now, there just not a lot to choose from.
Haha this was great! You're hilarious as usual, and I have to agree with your concluding point completely. I would like to repeat the request for an episode of Nostalgia Christian for Veggietales, maybe for the first time you'll have something positive to say in this show :P
We already HAVE a badass Christian superhero. His name's Daredevil.
Wait, is he really christian?
I'm curious and need prove.
Love the review Kevin! Just one thing though:
Whenever you're doing a voice over, could you make sure to mute the content you're showing, or at least lower the volume. Its difficult to hear you over the background noise.
Other than that, its awesome! :D
Still waiting on a Veggietales episode, but overall very good. I mean, I mean except for the actual movie. Your parts were good.
I know what you're saying...but how do I review Veggietales, when it's actually good? I think they are some of the few christian media companies that actually get it write...at least most of the time. Perhaps I will try to do a top ten list or something. Like Nostalgia Critic sometimes does.
Say Goodnight Kevin What about VeggieTales In The House? It's a new Netflix series that has been getting a lot of mixed responses.
Say Goodnight Kevin And Sweetpea Beauty is apparently one of the worst animation wise. You could do that one.
Top Ten would be awesome! Those are my favorite Nostalgia Critic episodes anyways. Well, those and the old commercial ones, but that's not relevant.
You could do one of the newer VeggieTales videos. Robin Good and His Not So Merry Men is pretty cheesy, although I still enjoyed it.
This brought back some memories, good video Kevin. I know not a lot of people are looking for nostalgia Christian videos but hopefully they find your stuff anyways. Keep on going bud
I was very aware of Bibleman as a kid, but I never watched it. It was always there in my favorite catalog, CBD. But having never watched it, I still loved this video. These are my favorite things you make! I can't wait for the next one!
my church has a dungeon. it was built back in the 60's so it's really a fallout shelter. does that count as basement's basement?
14:43--"Which proverb tells us not to trust our feelings?"
"Proverbs 35."
What? (Looks it up)
"Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
When I read that verse, I see it as saying, "Be humble enough to remember that, in life, there are some things that are far beyond human comprehension. Trust your life to God, live life as a good person, and you'll be okay".
The fact that some people get "Don't trust your own feelings" from that verse is disturbing. It seems like something a cult would tell its members in order to get everybody to think the same way. No wonder fundamentalist Christians are so obsessed with group-think. It's not enough for them for people to believe in Jesus and His message--they want everyone to be mindless faith zombies.
I mean, to a degree, I understand not living your life based on emotion. That you should look to logic and reason, instead of just acting on how you feel in a moment. HOWEVER, I don't think that's what they are trying to say here. haha.
I totally agree. Emotion, reason, and logic all need to play a part in how people live in order for them to be healthy, happy individuals. There has to be a balance. But yeah, that doesn't seem like what they're going for here; it seems like they're saying, "All emotion is bad, don't trust any of it, give yourself over to your parents and church leaders--uh, no, we meant God! Give yourself over to God!" It just oozes with indoctrination and, looking at it as an adult, it's creepy.
Wow. I had no idea these were so ridiculous. I never saw them, but definitely heard about them. Even not having seen them, your review had me chortling multiple times. Thanks so much for doing these reviews! Also, have you considered reviewing Veggie Tales?
10:48 hey look! A better movie!
Oh my word Kevin this is excellent. I lost it when you showed the "Arise My Love" clip. I did the same thing like every other Easter at my church!
Moopishly I did too 😂😂 that was a major flashback.
I know you ask for comments, so here's my comment.
This review was hard for me to watch because I grew up watching Bibleman (and admittedly still like it at 25), but I love your humor and understand what you're trying to do by doing these reviews.
Although you stepped on what I could consider a sacred cow, I definitely enjoyed seeing the "nitpicks" that, as I've grown older, I've noticed but chose to ignore. My brother was a HUGE fan of Bibleman, because it was a great cheesy Christian alternative to a lot of junk out there. I should add we still watched Batman, Superman and the like, but if nothing else, we watched Bibleman for the humor, the catchy songs (the Shadow of Doubt song isn't the same one on the DVD that it was on the VHS), and the Biblical principles (not so much how they were conveyed.
So! Having said all that, I still enjoyed this review and laughed a lot more than I thought I would. This was probably my personal favorite of all the Bibleman movies, but you didn't make me feel like a bad person for still liking it even after you pulled it apart and talked about how it shouldn't be cheesy.
Because on that part I totally agree. :)
I feel ya, man. I also grew up on Bibleman, and it was kinda tough to sit through this review, even though I know that half of the franchise isn't objectively good or decent. Then again, I don't hate the Star Wars prequels, either... xP
I dunno, I know I don't have a bad taste in entertainment, but it sucks seeing so much of what I grew up on laughed at or hated later in my life.
VeggieTales critique? Maybe between the old and the new?
Ghost rider is the true Christian super per hero. He was created by the lord himself and punished criminals by making them relive the pain the their crimes on the people they hurt by useing (the penance stare)
Love the bit with BigHeadKid lol!
I went to a Christian school for elementary and did the same interpretive dance. I got to be the J-man himself.
I love this channel! Keep doing what you do, Kevin! Goodnight!
I grew up with Bibleman, especially this episode. And I still love it.
It's dumb, cheesy, and easy to pick on, but recently I've had the feeling that it was really self-aware. It's good, silly, dumb fun, and I still stick in my old VHS every now and then.
By the way, the song and dance number had a different song on the VHS release.
..............Don't judge me, I'm a nerd. XD
I bought it all hook line and sinker. We went and saw the live show every year to the point where Willy Ames knew who we were when we went through he line. I also had the costume and the Bible man bible. when you grow up in a super religious home, this was your only option in the 90's!
Kevin, you are mocking my childhood (from Bibleman to the whole interpretive dance- er, movement thing) and I love it. Plus you made a solid point at the end, which is always nice after 18 minutes of comedy. Great videos man!
I watched Bibleman growing up as a kid. I re-watched an episode or two a few years back and wondered why I liked them so much (I was like, 4-10 years old when I watched these). I gotta say, this one was definitely NOT a good one. lol. I liked the one about fear way better.
But I laughed through this entire video. You bring up some fantastic points about the Christian movie industry. TBH, Christian movies have no idea how to reach out to the secular world. If I were an atheist/non-Christian, unless I was easily manipulated into believing whatever just because of some made-up story, I would not have even given those movies or even God a second thought. These movies need to start accurately representing Christianity, faith, and God Himself, because if this was someone's first impression...Lord, have mercy.
Anywho. You earned a subscriber :) haven't laughed so much in a while!!
+NerdforJesus1 S. Hello (and forgive me for responding to a comment that's 7-8 months old). I just have this one question.
In your mind, what do you think would be necessary in order to make a good-to-decent-to-excellent faith-based film? (in other words, what would be the essentials needed in order to make a faith-based film that won't alienate non-Christians)?
Kevin Kess the biggest problem is they don't make the movies relatable. They say because it's Christian, it has to be family friendly. And while I get that, at the same time, the things we feel and go through in this life aren't necessarily family friendly. And whatever life scenarios they end up putting the character through, they make that character very stereotyped. Like for example, in God's Not Dead, atheists are evil God-haters because God didn't answer their prayer the way they wanted. And the Christian was someone who couldn't do anything wrong, and sure, he questioned a thing or two, it never truly challenged him or his faith.
but because of those things, they miss a huge opportunity in actually being able to plant seeds in the hearts of people, because they're too busy tip-toeing around certain topics and stereotyping others.
We need to see people go through the trials without exaggerating certain elements. We need to see them doubt God. We need to see that they're not perfect and they'll sin and fall. We need to see things not work out and God coming through to work that for good and healing that person's heart.
In other words, we need to bring authenticity into it. We don't need to butter things up. It's not our job to butter things up and make things all feel-good. It's our job to tell the truth. Truth will set the people free.
Sorry for such a long answer. I didn't intend to make it this long, there's just a lot to cover on that topic, and I don't think I even scratched the surface
+NerdforJesus1 S. So, all that would need to happen for faith-based film to be made in a way that doesn't alienate non-Christians is to have characters go through the troubles of life and show what they have to deal with in life without exaggerating all the trials and tribulations. Show them at their lowest point and then watch as they build themselves back up again and do it without sugarcoating anything?
If there's something I'm missing with my answer, let me know where I went wrong, please.
You pretty much hit the nail on the head!
Is being a part of a dance--er, interpretive movement performance some kind of right of passage for Christian youth? Because a bunch of my homeschool Christian friends did that too. Black tshirts and sticks and everything.
peeing a part? Sounds painful.
oh my gosh i meant "being a part of" *le embarassed and corrects*
Laura Mizvaria I did that stix dance in 5th grade to the same song in the video!!
Did anyone ever have to do the one where black lights were turned on to make it extra artsy? That's what our church did.
Bailey Prouvaire omg I did that one too :D
HILARIOUS. So much nostalgia. Best video yet. Bring on the veggie tales!
20:07 THANK YOU!
Kevin, you're thinking about it too hard XD ...Okay, I honestly don't know why he has an M on his forehead... Or why he goes through like 6 different suit changes...
Anyways, VeggieTales up next! Please :D
I managed to just smile a bit til you included that bit from LOTR, and then I lost it... LOL! You are hilarious! Your videos are one of the best parts of my week!
As a very young kid I thought Bible Man was the coolest thing ever. It's funny to see him now.
This was so great, Kevin. You hit the nail on the head with the end there for sure. Laughs throughout.
OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS GOLDEN!!!! XD I was laughing so hard!
I vaguely remember watching a Bible Man movie from the library, and I had this torrent of remembrance just now when he grovels on the muddy ground and brushes off the Bible. I was like: cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/ftpuploads/bloguploads/eyes-bugging-out-slide.jpg
Well done, Kevin. *applauds*
Keep it up Kevin
Since Indy Christian Review went away you have become the most reliable Christian film reviewer!!!
Now that I think of it, what I remember most fondly about the series is the running gag of the villain (who in the later episodes was always the same guy in a different costume) always mentioning somewhere that he recently got demoted on account of his defeat in the previous episode (or insisting it wasn't a demotion, my memory's a little hazy).
I wonder what it says about a Christian series when the demon that serves as the villain is the most entertaining/memorable part?
My brother and I have Bibleman and Biblegirl (Oh yes they did) action figures, what does that say to you? Yeah, we liked Bibleman, but he wasn't our favorite. And also, what does that say about the show, that they had Biblegirl when the male sidekicks were Coats and Cypher?
Thank you for doing this! Honest, I LOVE Bibleman, but I can see the flaws in the videos. I also remember my mom making my brother watch the videos on anger and lying as a punishment for his temper and lying habits. He had to copy down every verse said in the video by hand in a notebook and memorize them.
I bought one of these as a birthday gift for my little brother a couple years ago . I thought he'd like it. He was turning 6 that year. I'd never seen it before and I didn't watch it when I gave it to him. I didn't realize how cheesy it was! I won't be buying any more of those for him. I love these Nostalgia Christian episodes! Your last one made me really glad I never watched McGee and Me growing up. (I'm in my 20's, my brother is much younger than me.) I was an AIO fan instead, I still am! I think you should review Donut Man or Psalty. I watched those growing up and I'd really enjoy your commentary. I'm not sure if you can still find copies of those, just thought I'd mention them anyway. I really enjoy your regular episodes too. Keep up the good work!
Why does Bibleman look like a failed model for a different superhero. Someone just stole his design, and took away his interesting powers. At least give BIBLEMAN a weapon like a cross shooting cross bow. Or a magical book.
I remember watching Bible Man in Sunday School, and it was as silly now as it was then
I just about lost it at "They're twitter-pated!" I remember my Mom telling me years ago about Bibleman on a live tour. She asked if I wanted to go, and I knew from the get-go it would be cheesy, so I said no. Pretty emphatically. I felt badly back then, but this vid makes me feel soooooooo much better.
man i use love this show when i was 4-8 years old. i use to quote it and everything even bought the action figures. now the action figures are sitting in jar under my bed. watching this brings back some good memories. after bibleman i switched over to lego as you can probably tell
Came here from the McGee and me video and--even though I've never seen a single "episode" of Bibleman--you kept me riveted and laughing (The McGee one did too, but that one I'd seen every single video of. Such a terribly great show.).
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to talk about how absolutely absurd Christian media can be, compared to all the potential of the market. Arg!
Oh my goodness, I remember watching Bibleman in Sunday School. Even though I was little, I remember thinking how dumb it was, and now that I've become a writer it is even worse. But I have to say I love watching your Nolstalia Christian videos! It's great to know that there are others who aren't impressed by much of the Christian media out there.
Oh, and I have a suggestion for your next Nolstalia Christian video: God's Not Dead. It's modern and in my opinion a big step up in quality for Christian entertainment.
I am now disturbed by the thought of what would have happened if he HAD found Fifty Shades of Grey in there... O_O
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And you really are getting better with these. :) Especially with the referential humor.
I literally had to pause the video so as not to miss anything because I was laughing so hard at the "Pastor Rex" bit at 6:45!!! This is some great stuff here! Ha ha ha!!
I don't know why Bibleman exists. We all know the real Bibleman is Captain America.
Nightcrawler as well,
he even converted the skeptical Wolverine to Christianity.
Loved it! I liked Bibleman years ago because he was COOOL. I doubt I got much out of the story, though.This is a good series and I'm enjoying it. Goodnight, Kevin.
This is art
"after sword fighting SHADOW of doubt in the church basement" wow the innuendos and implications are overwhelming
The throwbacks tot he old videos make this wonderful... All the references... I'm dying here. Of laugher, of course.
Less than two minutes in, and it's already my favorite. Love the outbursts. It's about how I feel with this stuff. :P
I want to see Bible Man fight Muslim Man, both yelling at each other explaining why the others' faith is bullshit. That'd be a good movie.
"He stopped the dancing- he really is a hero!" ;D Haha
Only Jesus can prevent forest fires.
Dammit, Jesus, you had one job!
Omg my nephew's also danced to arise my love when they were little! It was adorable and beautiful
Your Nostalgia Christian Videos are the best. Keep up the good work!
I could swear that my brother had a Bibleman action figure. I could be going crazy, but I feel like I remember it, and it came with a mini bible.
This is my favorite one of these you've done so far. I didn't grow up on Bibleman, unlike most other people (my parents spared me the torture), but this was still hilarious. I'm kind of sad Bibleman doesn't have a Biblemobile- think of what that could look like!
Would you happen to know what kind of copy you have of the episode? Because I remember the theme song and the villain song sounding COMPLETELY different than the songs I heard in this video.
+TheMindofMe Yep. On the DVD it is changed. It was different on the original. lol. I realized this, because I watched and wrote the scripted based on the VHS and then when editing realized some of my jokes weren't working. haha.