Bibleman is bad in its writing, dialogue, character's, etc. My parents are pretty liberal Christians who knew that most Christian shows were bad expect Veggie Tales unlike many other Christian parents who lacked common sense between good content and bad and they let me watch non-Christian shows that taught better morals and values. But I stilled watched this and disliked it. I'm now a animator working in the animation industry and hoping to move to the Christian industry and create a Christian cartoon that actually teaches morals and values while at the same time having actually writing ,dialogue ,humor, that is common in non-Christian cartoons.
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OK, i understand, guys.
jmwbrand10 October 2015
Warning: Spoilers
I have been reading these reviews talking about how extremely cheesy this is and how this hypocritical and propaganda and evil. I will say I understand.
A lot of people are saying that the killing and fighting is ungodly and he's not eating like a super Christian. Now i understand that. Sometimes the fighting may be a little rough, especially for kids who don't know that your not supposed to fight people with swords and lightsabers. The age rating used to be 3-9 years old but I guess since they decided the violence was rough for young kids they changed it to 6-10 years. The killing and fighting is not completely ungodly, if y'all know or remember, there were super Christians in the Bible who kill people.Think about David and Goliath. David killed a giant and cut of his head! Before David was king and Saul was king, God told the army to attack and kill all the living things in the area, and when they didn't God punished them and Saul.
I've also seen that some people say that kids won't be entertained. I know of kids who were. Why would they be entertained? Because of the clean fighting scenes. The kids wanna see fun super hero action! I mean most of the time Hollywood fails to bring fun super hero action to families.
I also heard someone say that it makes kids doubt their faith in God thinking it was the villains, which it wasn't there behavior, i will say it is their behavior and the devil who made them sin!
I used to watch this (I don't anymore) but this what i have to say to this who hate Bibleman: it's not that bad guys. I understand why vegetables would be a better solution but if you have super hero lovers, give it a watch.
A lot of people are saying that the killing and fighting is ungodly and he's not eating like a super Christian. Now i understand that. Sometimes the fighting may be a little rough, especially for kids who don't know that your not supposed to fight people with swords and lightsabers. The age rating used to be 3-9 years old but I guess since they decided the violence was rough for young kids they changed it to 6-10 years. The killing and fighting is not completely ungodly, if y'all know or remember, there were super Christians in the Bible who kill people.Think about David and Goliath. David killed a giant and cut of his head! Before David was king and Saul was king, God told the army to attack and kill all the living things in the area, and when they didn't God punished them and Saul.
I've also seen that some people say that kids won't be entertained. I know of kids who were. Why would they be entertained? Because of the clean fighting scenes. The kids wanna see fun super hero action! I mean most of the time Hollywood fails to bring fun super hero action to families.
I also heard someone say that it makes kids doubt their faith in God thinking it was the villains, which it wasn't there behavior, i will say it is their behavior and the devil who made them sin!
I used to watch this (I don't anymore) but this what i have to say to this who hate Bibleman: it's not that bad guys. I understand why vegetables would be a better solution but if you have super hero lovers, give it a watch.
It's not so bad guys
jedimaster92220 April 2007
OK I understand where everyone is coming from when saying this is incredibly cheesy. But I believe this give a great message to children. Though the violence may be rough but its meant for older children who I hope have learned your not supposed to hit someone with a sword. I also saw a few comments stating that the violence is unbiblical and ungodly. I disagree, being a Christain myself, I see the violence representing more of a spiritual battle rather than physical. Even if it is meant to be physical and I'm just mistaken it's not ungodly. King David in the Bible fought off many enemies, he even cut off a giants head. God also commanded the Isrealites to destroy nation and when they didn't kill everything in sight in the book of I Kings they were punished. I hope I've made my voice herd. You can knock this movie all you want but please don't knock God in the process.
What are you talking about?!?
sentailavender18 June 2006
This movie/series is horrible. It has horrific acting, plot, and effects. If I wanted to teach my children about God, I would, as others mentioned, get Veggietales. Not this stuff. There are so many inconsistencies in the story and ideas; so much of it makes no sense or is completely stupid. The unrealistic situations that Bibleman's little kiddie pals are stuck in don't help either. It also taught me that even if it's bad to lie, cheat, be prideful, or be angry, it's just fine to fight people with lightsabers! I mean, there are so many people commenting on this movie, and we're all saying basically the same thing, but with even more reasons to hate it tagged on. If you actually watch an episode of this stuff, you will see what we are all talking about. Trust me, you don't want to see this, and your kids don't either.
Not fit for human consumption
hecklerking690910 August 2005
"Bibleman quotes chapter and verse to help real kids deal with real problems." How true these words ring, since I can't even count the number of times supervillains used mad science to make me doubt my faith in God when I was a kid. That quote actually exemplifies perfectly the problem I see with most of Bibleman's audience: they're just looking at the surface of this program.
Samuraiguy hit the nail on the head. This show is absolutely ludicrous in how it tries to entice kids into forming a bond with God. Most of the people touting this show's merits see a superhero fighting in the name of Our Lord (and I'm a Christian myself, so I'm not bagging on this because I'm against Bibleman's religion) and not how stupid and hypocritical the series is. In two shows, Lead Us Not Into Temptation and A Light in the Darkness, Bibleman tells us we need to work together and have fellowship with other Christians so we can resist temptation and other forms of evil better. Then in Jesus Our Savior, he totally throws those lessons out the window and goes out to fight his most powerful enemy yet ALL ALONE. And he had both of his sidekicks by that point and gave no reason whatsoever for leaving them behind besides it being in the script. Now that I think about it Bibleman did something similar in the Fear episode, where he doesn't tell his sidekick and supposed best friend about problems he's having. Just in general, he'll lecture the victimized kid du jour on how God loves them and forgives their sins no matter what, but as soon as a villain shows up he goes off on them about how people like them always get their just desserts.
I find the problem with many of the lessons the show tries to teach is basically what I said at the top; the villain will use his diabolical invention to make Bibleman feel pride or doubt or anger or distrust toward his teammates, but Bibleman never overcomes these negative feelings through prayer, faith or fellowship. He finds out that one of his enemies was behind it and the problem of his misbehavior and all of its consequences goes away, and that's why I find this whole program so laughable. Bibleman is supposed to be just a human at heart and so vulnerable to the same temptations as the rest of us, but unlike the rest of us he never has to resolve any problems that arise because of being angry or proud or dishonest. In the real world, these result in diminished trust between people or distancing of loved ones, and those are "real problems" "real kids" have to deal with as a result of the temptations Bibleman tries to teach us about. If Bibleman and his posse are supposed to be role models who go through the same temptations to sin as the kids they try to reach, they should be put in situations where their misbehavior is their fault, not the Prince of Pride's or Wacky Protester's, and have to face up to what they did, not just go, "Holy inane plot devices, Bibleman! El Furioso is behind you being an asshole the last few days! You're totally blameless!" The villains are supposed to embody the concepts of fear, wrath, pride, or thinking for yourself, but that approach costs the show all of its impact because a person was behind the Bible Team's sins, and they never have to answer for what they do because they were just being manipulated. And come on, what kind of role model hides in the bushes and spies on young boys? Watch Conquering the Wrath of Rage if you don't believe me.
And lastly, if you want to tell people how to live, you should pick one tone and stick with it. Bibleman takes every opportunity to make its villains look goofy and non-threatening, and altogether doesn't take itself very seriously with numerous self-referencing jokes, yet constantly turns around and tries to tell its viewers how to live in God's way and other serious issues. It was probably done to make the show kid-friendly. Instead it suggests that the creators don't know what they're doing.
In the end, Bibleman is little more than the Captain Planet of Christianity: he presents a worthwhile message, and many people who see it buy into it, but delivers it in an extremely unbalanced manner far fewer acknowledge because it's a superhero teaching what are ostensibly positive beliefs to kids. I know I've just made myself look like a complete lunatic, but better than that someone who wants a video to raise their kids.
Samuraiguy hit the nail on the head. This show is absolutely ludicrous in how it tries to entice kids into forming a bond with God. Most of the people touting this show's merits see a superhero fighting in the name of Our Lord (and I'm a Christian myself, so I'm not bagging on this because I'm against Bibleman's religion) and not how stupid and hypocritical the series is. In two shows, Lead Us Not Into Temptation and A Light in the Darkness, Bibleman tells us we need to work together and have fellowship with other Christians so we can resist temptation and other forms of evil better. Then in Jesus Our Savior, he totally throws those lessons out the window and goes out to fight his most powerful enemy yet ALL ALONE. And he had both of his sidekicks by that point and gave no reason whatsoever for leaving them behind besides it being in the script. Now that I think about it Bibleman did something similar in the Fear episode, where he doesn't tell his sidekick and supposed best friend about problems he's having. Just in general, he'll lecture the victimized kid du jour on how God loves them and forgives their sins no matter what, but as soon as a villain shows up he goes off on them about how people like them always get their just desserts.
I find the problem with many of the lessons the show tries to teach is basically what I said at the top; the villain will use his diabolical invention to make Bibleman feel pride or doubt or anger or distrust toward his teammates, but Bibleman never overcomes these negative feelings through prayer, faith or fellowship. He finds out that one of his enemies was behind it and the problem of his misbehavior and all of its consequences goes away, and that's why I find this whole program so laughable. Bibleman is supposed to be just a human at heart and so vulnerable to the same temptations as the rest of us, but unlike the rest of us he never has to resolve any problems that arise because of being angry or proud or dishonest. In the real world, these result in diminished trust between people or distancing of loved ones, and those are "real problems" "real kids" have to deal with as a result of the temptations Bibleman tries to teach us about. If Bibleman and his posse are supposed to be role models who go through the same temptations to sin as the kids they try to reach, they should be put in situations where their misbehavior is their fault, not the Prince of Pride's or Wacky Protester's, and have to face up to what they did, not just go, "Holy inane plot devices, Bibleman! El Furioso is behind you being an asshole the last few days! You're totally blameless!" The villains are supposed to embody the concepts of fear, wrath, pride, or thinking for yourself, but that approach costs the show all of its impact because a person was behind the Bible Team's sins, and they never have to answer for what they do because they were just being manipulated. And come on, what kind of role model hides in the bushes and spies on young boys? Watch Conquering the Wrath of Rage if you don't believe me.
And lastly, if you want to tell people how to live, you should pick one tone and stick with it. Bibleman takes every opportunity to make its villains look goofy and non-threatening, and altogether doesn't take itself very seriously with numerous self-referencing jokes, yet constantly turns around and tries to tell its viewers how to live in God's way and other serious issues. It was probably done to make the show kid-friendly. Instead it suggests that the creators don't know what they're doing.
In the end, Bibleman is little more than the Captain Planet of Christianity: he presents a worthwhile message, and many people who see it buy into it, but delivers it in an extremely unbalanced manner far fewer acknowledge because it's a superhero teaching what are ostensibly positive beliefs to kids. I know I've just made myself look like a complete lunatic, but better than that someone who wants a video to raise their kids.
Is it Supposed to Be Like This?
MovieAddict201614 March 2003
I saw this show on a local channel at my house called PAX. It stars Willie Aames ("Eight is Enough") as a...BIBLE MAN! He fights justice with a crossbreed between a lightsaber and a laser pen, defeating Greed, Jealousy, Corruption, etc...
I'm not sure if the show is supposed to be ridiculous or not. For example: Bible Man fights with a baddie and takes his lightsaber out for the fight. He swings it at baddie, misses, and hits some wood. The saber bounces off the wood with sparks. Now, if this thing is a laser shouldn't it cut through wood?!
Aside from things like that, this show if family friendly...if a bit odd...
I'm not sure if the show is supposed to be ridiculous or not. For example: Bible Man fights with a baddie and takes his lightsaber out for the fight. He swings it at baddie, misses, and hits some wood. The saber bounces off the wood with sparks. Now, if this thing is a laser shouldn't it cut through wood?!
Aside from things like that, this show if family friendly...if a bit odd...
God have mercy
mlg-t8884 June 2009
I am going to be brief about this horrifying series, let me begin by stating I am a Christian, so I hold no kind of vendetta against the morals portrayed.
Let me explain my feelings about this show in one sentence: This is an awfully acted, horrifically directed, terribly written, atrociously misinformed, horrendously uninspired "series" that deserves to have a warning on it to keep unsuspecting families from renting it.
That is my one sentence review, there you have it.
NOTE: This series does not reflect what Christians enjoy to watch, quite the contrary really.
Let me explain my feelings about this show in one sentence: This is an awfully acted, horrifically directed, terribly written, atrociously misinformed, horrendously uninspired "series" that deserves to have a warning on it to keep unsuspecting families from renting it.
That is my one sentence review, there you have it.
NOTE: This series does not reflect what Christians enjoy to watch, quite the contrary really.
Bibleman is an awful way to teach our kids Christian values!
judicoats26 December 2006
Bibleman is truly a sorry/awful way for any Christian parent to teach their children any sort of values. Veggies Tales has stories with characters(cute veggies), and lots of other Christian animated videos. Got this for my son for Christmas(2006)this year, because I thought it would be more mature for his age(9). Boy was I wrong. He went back to the Veggie Tales, & The Pond, after only 15 minutes of watching BIBLEMAN. It was such a waste of money, and the time. I had to force my son into watching BIBLEMAN. I tried everything, to try to get him to watch it longer. He politely asked me to please put in the VEGGIE TALE video so he could watch that one.
So Bad that It's Good...
sinlesshatred2 May 2009
My 7 year old sister borrowed this from the library at my church, the episode called, I think, "Silencing the Gossip Queen". Miles Peterson, a suspicious knockoff of Bruce Wayne, fights embodiments of human nature, while hosting an often-targeted youth group. Even my sister treated the show as a joke, laughing at the 'scripture-quoting' parts. The reasoning behind the low rating is not a matter of enjoyment, but the fact that children will watch this due to the 'Christian Values' content. There are too many problems that I could cover, but a few struck out to me.
First of all, the whitewashing. The show had an all-white cast, aside from a singular black girl. Now, I know that Bibleman gets a black sidekick later on, but this episode didn't have one. The youth group gets a segment in which they sing in front of an ALL-WHITE congregation. All shots of the congregation featured strictly white people. Even during the song, the black girl gets the least amount of screen-time, often going off-camera, or saying the least amount of lines throughout the story. What's the point of conversion if the kingdom of heaven would be predominantly filled by middle-class White America? Inconsistencies in moral structure: Bibleman and the youth group encounter all sorts of 'evils', such as gossiping, greed, wrath, etc. Even after Bibleman demolishes these embodiments, he is just as human as everyone else, and would succumb to the same evils. What does destroying these embodiments prove? Why are these embodiments then at fault, when these traits all exist in us? Bibleman can easily put the blame for his faults on the villains, instead of asking for forgiveness. The moral lessons are unclear in these series of episodes.
Poor script-writing: I swear, watching this episodes feels like as if someone is cramming a Bible down one's throat. Yes, the scripture is there for the children, but my sister can't even remember anything past the name of the book the verse is from. Most of the time, the script-writing caused the actors to say lines that seemed forced, almost unnatural. The villains had no reason behind their actions(the Gossip Queen wants to get rid of the 'meddling' youth group kids, but why?), aside from attempting to cause as much chaos as possible in a small-scale attempt. Yes, Bibleman gets a flashback at the beginning of every episode, but even he appears as a flat two-dimensional character. He is the same unconflicted man with absolute morals and inconsistent justice.
There are too many plot inconsistencies for me to actually list, even from a singular episode. Preferrably, to all parents out there, Veggie Tales is a better suggestion. Just because it has scripture and morals doesn't mean that your children should be subjected to this.
First of all, the whitewashing. The show had an all-white cast, aside from a singular black girl. Now, I know that Bibleman gets a black sidekick later on, but this episode didn't have one. The youth group gets a segment in which they sing in front of an ALL-WHITE congregation. All shots of the congregation featured strictly white people. Even during the song, the black girl gets the least amount of screen-time, often going off-camera, or saying the least amount of lines throughout the story. What's the point of conversion if the kingdom of heaven would be predominantly filled by middle-class White America? Inconsistencies in moral structure: Bibleman and the youth group encounter all sorts of 'evils', such as gossiping, greed, wrath, etc. Even after Bibleman demolishes these embodiments, he is just as human as everyone else, and would succumb to the same evils. What does destroying these embodiments prove? Why are these embodiments then at fault, when these traits all exist in us? Bibleman can easily put the blame for his faults on the villains, instead of asking for forgiveness. The moral lessons are unclear in these series of episodes.
Poor script-writing: I swear, watching this episodes feels like as if someone is cramming a Bible down one's throat. Yes, the scripture is there for the children, but my sister can't even remember anything past the name of the book the verse is from. Most of the time, the script-writing caused the actors to say lines that seemed forced, almost unnatural. The villains had no reason behind their actions(the Gossip Queen wants to get rid of the 'meddling' youth group kids, but why?), aside from attempting to cause as much chaos as possible in a small-scale attempt. Yes, Bibleman gets a flashback at the beginning of every episode, but even he appears as a flat two-dimensional character. He is the same unconflicted man with absolute morals and inconsistent justice.
There are too many plot inconsistencies for me to actually list, even from a singular episode. Preferrably, to all parents out there, Veggie Tales is a better suggestion. Just because it has scripture and morals doesn't mean that your children should be subjected to this.
Bibleman should have been in Avengers Endgame.
stampflerc14 May 2019
With a great personality and amazing figure Bibleman would have destroyed Thanos. This tv show was better special effects than 90% of tv shows today! Bibleman is much better than VEGGIE TALES and Bibleman would destroy Larry the Cucumber, and Bob the tomato.
Only 5 minutes of this show was enough for me
brian-c-jones29 July 2006
I really can't say much about the rest of this show, but after the 5 minutes I saw of it I can't bring my self to ever watch anymore. I flipped on the TV just in time to see Bibleman vaporizing a robot that the dialog described as looking like an old ally of his. Bibleman noted that he should have seen through it because the robot has two blue eyes while the real person has "one blue eye and one green eye, as an unfortunate result of his hereditary lineage." Unfortunate result? WTF? I didn't stick around to hear anymore. If anyones hereditary lineage that produces simple heterochromia is unfortunate in the eyes of this biblical superhero, I don't think I need anymore.
Probably the most underrated show ever made
struloui27 May 2019
I have 3 children to take care of as a young independent cristian, veagan scorpo, and against fortnite, very right wing, republican mother. And all my kids do is watch this show. One day i decided to watch it with them since my husband died after oding on 8 pounds of columbian cocaine i had laced with Fentanyl and given to him for his birthday. I haven't seen him since he was taken to the hospital so i assume he is dead. And i will admit, this is the funniest show i have ever seen. I decided to go to imdb to share the god will and love of god that this show offrers to children with an action packed plot.
So bad it's good. Good lessons about Jesus Christ
GingerStarWarsnerd26 June 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Yes this TV Show is very corny/cheesy/campy. And yes it generally had stupid villains. But it also taught important lessons about God's word. Many Christians can learn a thing or two from this show. In this show, villains target kids into doing the wrong thing, but Bibleman helps them know how to do the right thing with helpful words from the bible. This show can help kids of all ages learn how to be a better Christian.
Most awful children's show ever!
darth_borehd11 April 2006
Avoid this one like the plague. Everything about it is awful. Special effects are poor, the "Bibleman" character is a hypocritical creep, acting is abysmal, dialog is inane, plots are painful to follow, and the only lessons being taught here are how NOT to make children's entertainment. Just because a show is meant for children is not an excuse for it to be poor quality. I would not want my children learning anything from a guy who spouts bible verses while hurting people.
The only reason so many "Bibleman" episodes were made because some parents feel they need to get children's shows that are designed to teach Christian values and Bible verses. If you feel that way, then get "Veggie Tales" or other selections. Trust me, you don't want "Bibleman" in your house.
The only reason so many "Bibleman" episodes were made because some parents feel they need to get children's shows that are designed to teach Christian values and Bible verses. If you feel that way, then get "Veggie Tales" or other selections. Trust me, you don't want "Bibleman" in your house.
Fear them
Jonah1420 June 2002
Oh, Lord.
After seeing this badly acted, badly written, and the worst superhero since Puma Man (which itself had an odd theology), I don't know which is scarier - the thought that this piece of dung was thought of, or that Willie Aames (of "Eight Is Enough" infamy) stars in it, or these posters who call it "excellent", and "great for the whole family".
Only if that family has Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo wisecracking and making fun of it.
After seeing this badly acted, badly written, and the worst superhero since Puma Man (which itself had an odd theology), I don't know which is scarier - the thought that this piece of dung was thought of, or that Willie Aames (of "Eight Is Enough" infamy) stars in it, or these posters who call it "excellent", and "great for the whole family".
Only if that family has Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo wisecracking and making fun of it.
So bad that it's -- bad
SDH23 January 2012
Stunningly and embarrassingly awful. I can only imagine how confusing and disappointing this must be to anyone to really wants to take it seriously. The plot, acting, costumes, effects and dialog range from "head-shaking" to insulting.
I assume that anyone who gave this "show" a review more than 1 star out of 10 must be joking. We've got denigration of women, closed-mindedness about anyone who is "different", intolerance, and a weird amount of intentional violence cloaked in self-righteousness. I am utterly amazed that it was bankrolled enough to stay on the air for so long. Strange. I wonder who was watching this.
I assume that anyone who gave this "show" a review more than 1 star out of 10 must be joking. We've got denigration of women, closed-mindedness about anyone who is "different", intolerance, and a weird amount of intentional violence cloaked in self-righteousness. I am utterly amazed that it was bankrolled enough to stay on the air for so long. Strange. I wonder who was watching this.
Another Poor Spin off Attempt
silbaughkj29 December 2007
There's a common consistency with Christians and "fishing for men(children, really)" that cracks me up. Whenever there's an attempt to copy, it fails. This is seen in movies, video games, music, and TV shows. It's beyond me how a religion expects to dopplegang a popular thing and make it suitable for their morales. As stated, many times before, shows like Veggie Tales sell--both monetarily and morally. This is due to originality... To summarize: Christian copy = FAIL Christian originality = SUCCESS
That said, "Bibleman" fits in the prior. It's a garbage copy of a copy. It spins off other children's shows, and doesn't bring anything further to the table. The plots are lacking creativity, the messages are mixed, the characters are terrible, the edit job is comedic, and the sets are a B-film joke.
I don't want to knock any of the "values" or "ideas" expressed in some of the episodes. This is a children's show, and not meant to become a forum for non-Christians to retort (which is hard, lol). I find it funny that religious trollers lurk to the Da Vinci Code/Golden Compass/ETC. boards and rant hopelessly, and this comment list is filled with the exact same thing (in an opposite fashion), so forget it.
My recommendation to the Christian parent: Check it out and pick it up (I'm sure it's cheap). As other parents stated before, it does have the values you're looking for. Nonetheless, don't expect anything fantastic, like more mainstream religious entertainment.
My recommendation to the rest of us: Watch this. Not for its values or purpose, but for the sheer morbid love for terrible shows. If your one of those people that "knock" at things for the comedy of failure, this is for you. I'm sure it'll spark a blog or youtube video of all sorts.
That said, "Bibleman" fits in the prior. It's a garbage copy of a copy. It spins off other children's shows, and doesn't bring anything further to the table. The plots are lacking creativity, the messages are mixed, the characters are terrible, the edit job is comedic, and the sets are a B-film joke.
I don't want to knock any of the "values" or "ideas" expressed in some of the episodes. This is a children's show, and not meant to become a forum for non-Christians to retort (which is hard, lol). I find it funny that religious trollers lurk to the Da Vinci Code/Golden Compass/ETC. boards and rant hopelessly, and this comment list is filled with the exact same thing (in an opposite fashion), so forget it.
My recommendation to the Christian parent: Check it out and pick it up (I'm sure it's cheap). As other parents stated before, it does have the values you're looking for. Nonetheless, don't expect anything fantastic, like more mainstream religious entertainment.
My recommendation to the rest of us: Watch this. Not for its values or purpose, but for the sheer morbid love for terrible shows. If your one of those people that "knock" at things for the comedy of failure, this is for you. I'm sure it'll spark a blog or youtube video of all sorts.
I must confess: I can't recommend Bible Man to anyone.
dmanyc3 April 2009
Warning: Spoilers
When I was a kid attending Catholic school many years ago, my class used to show Davey and Goliath on the school TV. The show taught us to be good Christians without being overly preachy and shoving religion down your throat and it was really entertaining. Recently, I was channel surfing and came across the RISE channel, one of several religious channels that my cable provider carries (along with Prayer Channel, EWTN) and they air not only D&G, but also Bible Man. I heard about this show from the E! True Hollywood Story on Eight Is Enough. I took a look and...GREAT...GOOGLY...MOWGLI!! What in the world was I looking at?
A wealthy Bruce Wayne-ish man played by Willie Aames (who did not age well; hard to believe that he was once a teen idol) going through a crisis of some kind decides to dress like a cross between Robocop and a Stormtrooper from Star Wars and fight wussy villains with light-sabers while spreading the word of God. If one wants to spread the word of God, wouldn't it be easier to be a preacher or volunteer at a church or something? To go from Eight Is Enough and Charles In Charge to THIS??? I know getting acting gigs after teen idol stardom is tough but Jesus Christ what was he thinking? I have nothing against Christian entertainment, is this really the best they can come up with? Kids want to be entertained, but I just can't see kids being entertained by this. If I was a kid, I would be puzzled by this. I know they mean well, but Christian entertainment doesn't have to be...well...like this.
Just have your kids watch D&G and VeggieTales. Those will definitely entertain kids while teaching them the Bible at the same time. They just won't know that they're learning the Book.
A wealthy Bruce Wayne-ish man played by Willie Aames (who did not age well; hard to believe that he was once a teen idol) going through a crisis of some kind decides to dress like a cross between Robocop and a Stormtrooper from Star Wars and fight wussy villains with light-sabers while spreading the word of God. If one wants to spread the word of God, wouldn't it be easier to be a preacher or volunteer at a church or something? To go from Eight Is Enough and Charles In Charge to THIS??? I know getting acting gigs after teen idol stardom is tough but Jesus Christ what was he thinking? I have nothing against Christian entertainment, is this really the best they can come up with? Kids want to be entertained, but I just can't see kids being entertained by this. If I was a kid, I would be puzzled by this. I know they mean well, but Christian entertainment doesn't have to be...well...like this.
Just have your kids watch D&G and VeggieTales. Those will definitely entertain kids while teaching them the Bible at the same time. They just won't know that they're learning the Book.
Oh dear oh dear oh dear.....
goreilly409 July 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Well if I was unsure that religion was a crock, I had no doubt after watching this...well I can't find the word to describe how bad this is. Bibleman is nothing more than a collection of cheesy superhero clichés all of which have been done to death. The acting is way way over the top and camp, and no the irony was not lost on me considering this is a Christian show. The costumes are laughable, Bibleman looks like something thrown together from what was left after Superman, Batman etc all picked theirs and the weapons look like early light saber prototypes rejected from Star Wars. Also the message this show is putting across, trying to say that the bible is the answer to all problems is very misleading, when in fact it has been used in attempting to justify the worst atrocities in history from the Crusades, to the Spanish Inquisition, to Slavery to the Holocaust. Speaking of the bible, it seem's Bibleman's special power is to bore criminals to death while spouting this rubbish, hence why one character screamed, "WOULD YOU STOP WITH THE BIBLE SPOUTING!!!" All I can say is Amen to that.
If this is meant for children, then may God have mercy on their little souls.
PhazzedOut1 December 2009
Warning: Spoilers
This show, to say the least, is cheesy. If you take out the religious theme of the show, you will realize that this show has nothing else to say on any matter. They show improbable scenarios, which even made my TEN year old brother look in confusion. He said, "This does not happen in my school (pauses, and chuckles) these kids are dumb." Some scenarios are even littered with propaganda, now in their offense I should see this coming, seeing that it was on the Christan channel. Also as for stealing the lightsaber idea, that was a low blow, but they did not even try to make that spectacular! He would try to attack but then he would say something along the lines of, "I need more prayer power." Then the kids start praying and he wins. If they actually tried to make in entertaining while still containing the "Word of God" then I would of gave it a higher rating. I rate it a 5/10, but since this is a kid show, for the sake of this post I let my brother vote. :)
Garbage that borders on being offensive.
derekbellas4 March 2017
First of all, let me say that I am in no way a Christian, but even if I was, I would still probably find this show to be horrible.
There is absolutely nothing of value here. It basically revolves around some half-assed villain that refuses to follow god, and just ends with Bibleman reading off some verse of the Bible that's meant to show that villain that he is indeed a villain.
The first time I saw this, I thought it was a joke showing how dumb some Christians are, but after a little while, I realized that they were seriously trying to pass this garbage off as a show.
There is absolutely nothing of value here. It basically revolves around some half-assed villain that refuses to follow god, and just ends with Bibleman reading off some verse of the Bible that's meant to show that villain that he is indeed a villain.
The first time I saw this, I thought it was a joke showing how dumb some Christians are, but after a little while, I realized that they were seriously trying to pass this garbage off as a show.
Best superhero show ever!
ryangarner-6996021 April 2018
Really good for kids.
sasha-410148 September 2019
I honestly don't see why so many people say that this is horrible. I'm 17, and I have 5 siblings that grew up in the 90s watching this, so I saw it when I was little. I mean yeah not really an adult series, but it's still good, and something that I if I have kids, that I'll show them.
Stupid
dickinsonjason-340815 February 2021
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