dmgruber1
My wife and I really enjoyed this movie. The acting was good. The Plot interesting. The visuals stunning. I've read the other comments and while I agree that while the music wasn't on par with a Vangelis or Hans Zimmer score, it certainly did not detract from our overall enjoyment.It's an Italian movie on a budget of 8 million euro. They spent it on costumes and extras. I hate a movie that doesn't have enough extras for the big battle scene (ie: Conan). The battle at the beginning was pretty good.As an Italian movie, it has some of the "quirkiness" of those Eastwood "Spaghetti" Westerns. I noticed in two places the editing could have been smoother, but again, a good overall film.I gave it a 9. Not because it is Oscar worthy but because it was enjoyable, i'd watch it again, and I'd invite friends. I won't do that for more than a couple of "oscar" winners.Over all a good family movie that asks the question: What if?
Linda G
Well
at least the music was good. I had such hopes for this film but was quickly disappointed. It includes some well known, good actors mixed with some that they must have picked up off the street. The two primary lead actors (Daniele Liotti and Mónica Cruz) provide both visual appeal and good acting though better directing could have enhanced the final output. The directing and editing are so bad that I am convinced either their budget was seriously in deficit or they half-heartedly approached the project. So much good have been done with the storyline to show the aftermath of Christ's crucifixion that the #1 proof for the resurrection is that the disciples who scattered in fear suddenly became courageous and willing to speak the truth of having seen the risen Christ knowing that this admission would mean certain persecution, torture and death. Sadly, this movie only hints at the truth and instead brings in fiction that wasn't needed. The truth is incredible enough.The movie is weak, lacks conviction, and is a disappointment. The only true redeeming quality is the soundtrack.
JoeB131
Hollywood used to enjoy doing Bible Movies, but the whole thing has fallen out of favor. This film, done as an Italian/Spanish collaboration, hearkens back to the old Bible movies.The plot is that a Roman Tribune has been assigned by the Emperor Tiberius to investigate the source of world-wide Earthquake. He goes into an investigation of the life of Jesus, only to conclude that Jesus was indeed the son of God. He reports back to Tiberius, who agrees with him, only to be snuffed by the mad Caligula before acting on this eternal truth.Of course, historical silliness abounds. We also get several really good actors (Max von Sydow as Tiberius- he played Jesus once), F. Murrey Abraham as a Jewish elder, and so on. But the plot line is simple enough. Jesus was real, and those who doubt him do so at their won peril.it's a fun movie, enjoyable for what it is.
Julie Workman
If you enjoy Biblical film, you should enjoy this and add it to your collection. I'm not sorry I purchased it. Lundgren & Liotti are fabulous to look at and Monica Cruz is no slouch either (she looks just like her sister, Penelope).The story-line is great. I wonder where the "Goofs" section is under "Fun Stuff" on IMDb, as this film was not devoid of them. For example, the rolling away of the massive stone at the tomb of Lazarus. It was done by one guy while another stood with a piece of lumber to assist by prying it but really did nothing, which would not have been possible. Some of the fight scenes just looked very badly done. There was a kiss scene wherein saliva strung from one person to another that would have been much more watchable had that been edited out. Finally, at the end, the terrain was striped by tire tracks and what looked like a radio tower on a mountain top.
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