trinitygod
This film was awesome I loved it. Spoiler alert, it's good
merrillmount
There are so many things wrong with this movie. I am fine that they wanted to make a speculative movie about Jesus as a youth, but at least use the facts we do know. Let's start with the fact that they have him meet the Wise Men as a babe. He was close to 2 years old when they arrive. Also Joseph and Mary had left prior to the children being killed. Then the reason they leave Egypt since they are told it is safe. Ummmm, this movie is all about it not being safe. Then they have him going to the temple at age 7, he was 12. And why do they always have Jesus not knowing who he is? I am pretty certain Joseph and Mary told Christ who He was from the earliest days. And even if they didn't He would know since He is the Son of God. Yes everyone knows the secret that He is God except Him. I don't buy it. About the only thing they got correct was I am sure Satan tried to tempt him. Serious Train Wreck!
QueerVamp20
Take a breathtaking journey into a year in the life of "The Young Messiah". What was Jesus like as a kid? How do you explain what He went through to become who He is and was? Miracles are in this movie - A question-asking young boy who truly didn't know the power He would later use to save the souls of the Earth. Jesus is played by a beautiful young boy who is very good in his role. With his parents (Mary and Joseph), they flee the town they are in. On their journey, young Jesus begins to learn and do things He doesn't quite understand at first - Jesus as a child is so amazing because even with my being a Christian, it didn't make me look at Jesus any different than I do now (with respect and love) - Forgiveness was yet to be known - but Jesus was more than a forgiver, even as a child - Watch what happens and go see the movie - It's worth a watch.
Jordana Walsh
I am usually not a fan of too many Christian movies because of the often cringe-worthy acting, directing, overly obvious and predictable story lines (obviously not applicable to historical movies), etc. However, this movie, from the acting, to the cinematography and story line was absolutely riveting and simply beautiful. I highly recommend it. I usually do not write reviews, but I was so moved by this movie that I felt it was appropriate to do so. I plan to buy the DVD because I loved this film so much, I want to own it. It's now one of my top movies along with Funny Face, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Quo Vadis, The Greatest Story Ever told, and the Passion. I felt it was a much stronger and much better film than Risen, which struggled, in my opinion, in the story line even with such talented cast. The young Messiah is a fabulous movie, the casting was perfect and the actor that played Jesus was excellent. The film does a great job of portraying how Christ as fully human and fully God, "continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him". Luke 2:40. I felt the marketing for this movie felt short, maybe due to budget constraints, but I did not see as much of it on social media, or even advertisements. I hope it makes enough on DVD sales because I would like to see more movies like it. I hope this review is helpful and wish everyone a wonderful week!
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