Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
Alice, a young innocent Catholic girl, is tempted into masturbating after an AOL chat suddenly turns sexual, however is conflicted as the act would be considered a sin.
Yes, God, Yes is a compact, well-observed coming-of-age comedy-drama about Catholic guilt and sexual awakening. The plot is modest but earnest, hitting familiar beats of teenage repression and self-discovery without much surprise. Natalia Dyer gives a committed, nuanced lead performance that anchors the film, with solid if unremarkable support. Cinematography is functional and unremarkable — competent indie aesthetics without much visual ambition. Novelty is modest: the Catholic guilt/sexuality intersection has been well-trodden, but the specifically early-2000s AOL/internet framing and sharp satirical eye on retreat culture give it enough of a distinctive voice. The ending offers a quietly affirming, honest resolution that feels earned if not particularly unexpected.