Judas
by Charles Robert Carner
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Actor: Fiona Glascott, Johnathon Schaech, Jonathan Scarfe, Owen Teale, Tim MathesonDirector: Charles Robert Carner
Cinematographer: Michael Goi
Editor: Ra?l D?valos
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 89 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-08-24
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Movie Reviews of Judas
Movie Review: Heeeeeere's Johnny!
Summary: 2 Stars
Okay, while not the world's most devout Christian, this reviewer received strict Lutheran scholastic instruction for 10 years, and you know what they say about your formative years. Let's sum this up quickly from the point of view of one of the alleged "target audience" members: This is the "Johnny Schaech show", not unlike every other movie he has too large a part in. One of the luckiest pretty boys in the recent crop of hot young actors, he's okay in supporting roles like That Thing You Do, simply because he can't act his way out of a wet paper bag with a gaping hole in it. He certainly proves that in this movie.
The writing of this film is a Biblical abomination, and the portrayal of Judas as having been against Christ all along isn't even close to the truth. I don't know what's more annoying; Jesus being portrayed as a pouting metro who looks like anyone shouting at him will make him cry like a five year-old, or Judas Johnny shouting orders at him all the time. My favorite part is when he tells Jesus he doesn't want to hear anymore about his Father, and he'd better do what he says. Hmm, that's really some great writing there. You're going to boss around a man you've seen heal lepers and raise the dead? I DID think it was funny when he was out stalling for time while Andrew was in a dead woman's tomb alone and raised her from the dead with the Lord's Prayer, though.
Yeah, there's another point of contention: Why do they show very few miracles, yet talk about them endlessly. This movie wouldn't make a convert of a fallen priest, much less someone who has never heard these stories before. I dislike highly when filmmakers mess with Bible stories to this degree, yet I love the Story of Ruth (The 1960 version with Elana Eden and Tom Tryon.), though most of it is pure fancy. Why? Because it is compatible with scripture.
In the meantime, if you love scowling, head shaking, and bad acting on a wide-scale level, the "Johnny Schaech show" is your dream come true. Somebody else here has already suggested the accurate, well-acted, phenominally directed, and truthful film, Jesus of Nazareth. It's long, but it is excellent.
Summary of Judas
JUDAS recounts the story of the relationship between Jesus and the disciple who becomes infamous for betraying him. When Judas (Schaech) first meets Jesus, he is unsure what to make of this simple man whose words speak volumes. Upon getting to know him better, Judas decides to become one of Jesus' twelve disciples and encourages Jesus to use his popularity to free the Jews. Jewish leaders later convince Judas of the greater good in betraying Jesus, and he decides to turn over his friend and leader to Caiaphus and Pontius Pilate who condemn Jesus to death.Drama DVD Video
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