I was initially drawn to this film because I knew Steve Little could make me laugh. The Catechism Cataclysm was no exception; Director Todd Rohal does a good job in creating a comedy that lets your imagination run wild throughout the film's entire runtime.
Father Billy (Steve Little) may be one of the least competent priests ever to wear the collar. Not because he's mean, not because he doesn't care, it's just that being a decent priest requires you to be an adult and Billy is simply an enormous man child, completely ill-equipped to serve the needs of his parishioners. His Bible Studies consist of funny urban legends. His preparation time spent searching for silly YouTube videos. His ring tone is a heavy metal riff. Whatever the incredibly simplistic and naive Billy may be suited for, the priesthood, realistically, is not it. After Billy invites his sister's high school boy boyfriend on a canoe trip, he begins an adventure that will change his aspect on life forever.
The combination of Robert Longstreet and Steve Little is a great one. The interaction between Robbie and Billy is what grounds the film and gives it a believable heart, This allows for the movie to develop the story in a way that will keep you interested the whole way through.
The Catechism Cataclysm makes for a good laugh. The films message of never giving up leaves you with a good feeling, and I would recommend that you check this movie out especially if it comes to a film festival near you.
