If you're tired of revenge thrillers that follow the same familiar formula, "Is God Is" should be near the top of your watchlist. Aleshea Harris's feature directorial debut is a brutal and stylish tale of righteous anger that feels like "Thelma and Louise" with the dry humor and biting social commentary of "The Boondocks."
It's one of my favorite films of the summer, and has already earned widespread critical acclaim — including a stellar 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Unfortunately, all that praise didn't translate to success at the box office, with "Is God Is" earning $5 million against a $14.8 million budget.
