Kirpianuscus ...if you are theirs fan.or if the religious films are yous favorite genre. because the only virtue of film is to do a larger portrait of Mary. not uninspired, not without few special notes but not real convincing. Christian Bale has the bad luck to be associated with too many great roles for be more than another actor acting Jesus. and the story is far to be different by many other adaptations.in fact, the presence of the lead actors, only the presence, represents the good point of the film. and, sure, the obvious desire to do a decent work. and if it is not easy to define it more than a memorable movie, the cause is only the impressive number of the films about The Savior.

annett0130 Let me start by saying I agree this movie has some inaccuracies. But I think it was more an attempt at some theatrical liberties. And the only part of the film I would say they do that, would be towards the end of the film. As to the other reviews I have read where people are complaining about this movie not delving more into the life of Jesus and that they recommend Jesus of Nazareth instead; all I have to say to that is READ THE TITLE!!!!! This movie is not about Jesus! It is not called Jesus and Mary. It is called Mary, Mother of Jesus. And that is exactly what it's about! MARY!! If you want to see a movie about the life of Jesus, then yes, I highly recommend you see Jesus Of Nazareth instead. But I think this is the first movie that comes close to saying what the Mother of Jesus must have been like. It is not perfect, but it is pretty darn close. I am a Catholic, and very devout of our Blessed Mother, and I feel this movie does a good job. Could it have been better? Sure, it could have. Should it have been longer? Definitely! I feel this should have been a miniseries. But with what they had to work with, I think they did very well.

Scaramouche2004 I am in no way a religious bigot nor do I try to preach my own personal religious beliefs onto others, but when it comes to a film with a subject matter like this, then I am prepared to comment and offer my views, whether tainted with my own beliefs or not.I am an Anglo Protestant (Church of England) and a regular church goer, and relish the chance to watch a film like this which I feel not only appeals to me with its inspiring and powerful story, but it has a personal message to give to all of us.Firstly, if I can set the record straight, this film is not about Jesus Christ as many people seem to believe, it is about Mary, his mother. Her sense of spirit and duty and of her strong belief in the spirit of God, a spirit which was so strong it led her to her being God's chosen vessel for Christ's entry into the world. This should put straight the reviewers who have stated that there are many chapters in Christ's life which seem to be overlooked. This is why.The young Mary is played wonderfully by Melinda Kinnaman, an under rated and largely unknown actress, but none the less an actress who seems to understand her part and delivers what I believe to be the most powerful performance in the film. She is one of the most talented and beautiful woman I have seen on the screen in recent years.It charts her struggles through Roman occupation, the scorn and ridicule given my her kinsman after the immaculate conception, the Birth in Bethlehem and the part she played in Jesus' upbringing and his later teachings and death. In essence it is primarily a touching Mother/Son drama using the Bible as a base subject.The nativity, the crucifixion and many other chapters of The New Testament are recreated here, in a truly inspiring story which never ceases to fill my heart with the strong messages it gives to us.Christian Bale plays Jesus well, and I think he stands out as one of the better screen Christ's. (remember Max Von Sydow in The Greatest Story Ever Told....Ouch!)Strong support and for once well researched authenticity, makes this a must for fans of all things Bilical.

Crowbot-2 Although I do have a 1/4 hebrew heritage, and practice the gaialic religion, I believe I can give this movie a fair review. I have read the christain bible, and the facts were confused. If I think about it, I think this was a rushed production made in order to beat out CBS' mini series Jesus release date. The acting was extremely weird, especially on the behalf of Bale, who I know can do better, and I never felt anything coming from this production, and I forgot that it was a based on event movie, by the second half. So overall, I don't think there is really anything to recomend, not even for extreme believers in the christain faith, or Baleheads of any kind.