wes-connors Fresh out of prison, and sporting a hairstyle that commands your attention, hunky David White (as John Davis) begins looking for trouble. So, he meets up with snarling "old mentor" Eric Roberts (as Rome), who obviously doesn't even want to challenge Mr. White's piercing hair. Meanwhile, White's aptly-named twin brother "Jeremiah" (also played by White, with more normal-looking hair), is "awaiting his confirmation as an ordained minister." Pastor White proposes to pretty Cynthia Watros (definitely a female "Sam"). But, she and God don't think White is ready for Holy Wedlock, quite yet. Now, Mr. Roberts, who usually has the best hair in a movie, gets mad and kidnaps "fluffy-haired" White, then "greasy-haired" White takes his twin brother's place. As "John" and "Jeremiah" grow closer in spirit, their hair begins to match. Watch out for Stacy Keach (as Father Tom), in a hair-raising cameo.** Mercy Streets (10/31/00) Jon Gunn ~ David White, Eric Roberts, Cynthia Watros, Shiek Mahmud-Bey

wenntrek Having worked for four years at a place that shows Christian family movies every week, I have seen quite a number of cheesy clunkers in my time. And while "Mercy Streets" is not the best I've ever seen, it is far better than most.For once, the production quality is on par with the average TV movie, and it doesn't look like it's been shot with a camcorder. As far as the storyline goes, it's engaging, if not entirely original, and it doesn't beat you over the head with the message.The performances of both Eric Roberts and David White are to be commended, though most of the other cast members could use some improvement. Even so, the acting is quite a few notches above many Christian movies. I've been a fan of David White for a number of years, having seen him in "The End of the Harvest" and "The Moment After". He is one of the few actors in Christian film that actually tries to act, and he usually succeeds. "Mercy Streets" is undoubtedly his strongest performance so far.In short, "Mercy Streets" is a movie that seeks to provide good entertainment to both Christians and the secular world, while glorifying God. And it succeeds, where "Omega Code" and similar films failed. "Mercy Streets" utilizes decent actors, a good script and good production values to provide an exciting, entertaining and meaningful film, without being preachy or cheesy.

bmix Mercy Streets is just a great flic, plain and simple. The acting, the story and the music make this film a must see. David White is an up and coming. Eric Roberts is convincing. And hey, when's the last time you got to see a great con movie that really worked, with cool special effects, without excessive language or crudity?! This is it man. I loved it!

FINEFILM I got a sneak preview of this film and was blown away! Whenever they do a film about brothers or twins they're treading on familiar ground if not thin ice, but director Jon Gun pulls it off in a delightfully surprising fashion. The script mixes elements of a buddy picture, mentor/student film and caper flick with smart music choices from artists like Moby and Sixpence None The Richer.Eric Roberts is so great as the bad guy, you love him. Stacy Keach has a nice cameo and newcomer David White plays the dual leads with an easy panache. He's gonna be a star!Definitely check it out if you liked Reservoir Dogs, Boondock Saints and The Sting.