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Movie Reviews of Jesus
Movie Review: The most accurate telling of Jesus' life on film!
Summary: 4 Stars
This film is taken right from the book of Luke which many believe to be the book of the Bible that gives the most complete and accurate picture of Jesus' life. If you watch the movie with a Bible open to Luke you'll be able to follow right along. Brian Deacon plays the most believable Jesus (other than Robert Powell in the 1977 mini-series "Jesus of Nazareth) in any film, especially those done recently. The only drawback to this film is that it is quite wordy and at times moves slowly. The crucifiction scenes, however, are very, very powerful. "Jesus" has been shown worldwide to over 1 billion people and it has been translated into over 400 different languages. Until recently, this film has not been widely available and I'm thrilled that Amazon.com has made it more readily available. I highly recommend "Jesus" to anyone who wants an accurate visual telling of the story of Jesus' life without the use of "dramatic license" as has been the trend recently.Movie Review: THE MOST WATCHED MOVIE IN HISTORY!
Summary: 4 Stars
Before I begin my review, I must state something: Having Been translated into over 700 languages, this film has been seen by more than 4 Billion people since its release in 1979 (over 60 Million who saw it have dedicated their lives to the blessed Savior).THE REVIEW
This is a really good film. It has the power to truly change lives. Brian Deacon shines as Jesus. The things that detract from the film are mediocre acting by most of the supporting cast and some choppy editing. Other than this, a truly mesmerizing movie experience. But the best film version of the Gospels is the 2000 Miniseries version starring Jeremy Sisto (I also here that Mel Gibson's film "The Passion" is really good, but I won't decide until I see it this Easter).
Note: This is the 120 Minute Version. I own (and prefer) the 83 Minute Version of the film. Grade: B+
Movie Review: According to Luke
Summary: 4 Stars
This Jesus film is true to the Gospel of Luke. That is good and bad. It sticks very close to the Gospel of Luke and avoids the Hollywood straying which most Jesus films undertake. However, because it is so closely tied to Luke, there is no crown of thorns on the head of Jesus (which is not mentioned in Luke). Because I am a stickler for accuracy, I think this is the best Jesus film available, even without the crown of thorns.Movie Review: 3 Stars for Accuracy, Poorly Done - Read Luke Instead
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie, made by the Genesis Project and was released in theaters nationwide in the early 80's, is unfornuately, boring. The directing is of novice caliber and the acting very forgetful. Based on the Gospel of Luke, it fails to give an emotional impact. I know they wanted to make a great film, but instead, they made an uninspiring account of the life of Christ.This movie has been hailed by so many layity and pastors as a great witnessing tool. If this is true, then the movie accomplished something good, however, I find it hard to believe anyone can set through it without falling asleep. Read the Gospel of Luke instead.
Watch Jesus of Nazareth if you must watch a gospel movie. This movie, however, is better than King of Kings and is on equal footing as The Greatest Story Ever Told in enterianment value.
Movie Review: Great telling of the Book of Luke
Summary: 3 Stars
Very accurate telling of the Gospel according to Luke. What concerns me about this movie is the portrayal of Jesus. Like most movies of the life of Jesus, our Lord and Savior is portrayed in very somber terms, almost inhuman in a way. In real life, Jesus was one of us. He was part man, part God. Without sin, but fully enjoying of his time on this Earth
But the story line was execptionally accurate (unlike most tellings of the Gospel) and if you can deal with a Jesus character who seems removed from his surroundings, then this movie will be a great buy for you.