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13 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerChristian Science MonitorPeter RainerThe film is a dual portrait in courage.
- 80Village VoiceMeave GallagherVillage VoiceMeave Gallagher[An] electrifying documentary.
- 75New York PostSara StewartNew York PostSara StewartWatching Schenck and McBath campaign to fellow Christians for a dissociation between God and guns, you suspect their words are falling on deaf ears.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckExploring the issue of whether being pro-life and pro-gun are mutually compatible, The Armor of Light puts a human face on the perpetually divisive topic.
- 70Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzArizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzThe Armor of Light can be frustrating and painful to watch. But ultimately, there is hope here. Schenck and McBath are only two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum coming together, but at least that’s a start.
- 70Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenLos Angeles TimesSheri LindenWhether viewers accept the spiritual terms of the conversation or not, the unlikely allies shine a burning light on questions that go to the essence of who we are and what it means to value life.
- 70The New York TimesNicolas RapoldThe New York TimesNicolas RapoldNot every point of view portrayed in the film will sit well with each viewer, but Mr. Schenck and Ms. McBath do their utmost to act in good faith.
- 67The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayThe A.V. ClubNoel MurrayThe main reason to see The Armor Of Light is to spend more time with Schenck, and to get a sense of how deeply he’s thought about all of this.
- 63Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanThe Armor of Light is a fascinating little piece of storytelling.
- 25Slant MagazineClayton DillardSlant MagazineClayton DillardIt doesn't trust the inherently complex material to speak for itself or care to consider its consequences beyond instances of manufactured, gut-wrenching immediacy.