Storyline
Follows the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the
eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and
his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened
to Yahshua in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove
the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
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Sony Pictures
User Reviews
Romans, faith, and reason.
With nothing else to
see, I went, somewhat reluctantly, to see the new Biblically inspired,
movie, 'Risen' (which, as you can see, got good reviews on IMDb).
Ostensibly about the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, it's more a
logical investigation imaginatively laid atop a history lesson, a key
miracle of the New Testament, and a logical examination of rational
thought challenged by inexplicable events. Told from the perspective of a
Roman Tribune sent to investigate how Jesus' physical body disappeared
from it's tomb, it's a story well told, seems historically authentic,
and I (a lapsed Catholic/agnostic/skeptic) recommend it highly. It was
also an interesting exercise in memory, as I strained to remember what I
remember from hours of Catechism, and yearly celebrations of Good
Friday, Easter, and the Feast of the Assumption...which turned out to
be...not much.
There are parts which recall 'Life of Brian', it's a little bit long, the disciples resemble the inhabitants of the hippie commune in 'Easy Rider', Bartholomew is completely over the top, and the actor who plays Christ is iffy. But, then again, he is tasked with the impossible role of being man and God (just what expression would you choose if you played Christ?) without descending into camp farce. All in all, he does OK.
Joseph Fiennes plays the Tribune with authenticity, honesty, and an openness which allowed me to put myself in his place...how does a rational man deal with fundamental challenges to his heretofore solid as a rock, world? When do you surrender to faith when all the 'reason' in the world suggests that reason has little to do with it all?
There are parts which recall 'Life of Brian', it's a little bit long, the disciples resemble the inhabitants of the hippie commune in 'Easy Rider', Bartholomew is completely over the top, and the actor who plays Christ is iffy. But, then again, he is tasked with the impossible role of being man and God (just what expression would you choose if you played Christ?) without descending into camp farce. All in all, he does OK.
Joseph Fiennes plays the Tribune with authenticity, honesty, and an openness which allowed me to put myself in his place...how does a rational man deal with fundamental challenges to his heretofore solid as a rock, world? When do you surrender to faith when all the 'reason' in the world suggests that reason has little to do with it all?
