Risen (DVD, 2016)

Good movie for the right audience

This is a "Christian" movie so it is not for everyone. The atmosphere, costumes and sets of ancient Judea are good. The actors speak English which kind of bothers me after hearing Aramaic/Latin used in the epitome of this genre. The main character (A Roman tribune working for Pontius Pilate) is very credibly portrayed by Joseph Fiennes. The movie has some graphic violence and very realistic scenes involving dead bodies and the crucifixion. Way above average for a "Christian" movie. While not on par with "The Passion" I still really liked it (Most Christian movie are so badly produced they make me cringe).Read full review

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Eternal Life Without Christ

A big plus for having this movie in the common tongue of the intended audience: English speakers. The world has had a refined and purified English version of the Bible for a good 150 years so I never understand the need to have the story of Jesus Christ remain in dead languages with pagan definitions. The Passion of the Christ comes to mind.

The production value was good and I didn't detect any troubling doctrinal errors much. Would have been nice though if the crosses looked more like a lower-case "t" instead of a capital one. They did good not rehashing the entirety of the crucifixion.

I had assumed that the movie would be about the main character's search for Christ which would end in him finding a resurrected Jesus, however, he finds Jesus midway through the movie. At this point, the settings and the persona of the main character changes which makes it feel like two loosely-connected movies in one. The second half of the movie was mellow without Rome in the picture (with Christ on the scene, I guess you can't expect chaotic drama in your life).

Finally, the biggest issue I had with the movie... it portrayed the gospel without "Jesus Christ". Why have the whole movie in English yet when it comes to the only name by which men are saved, it was obfuscated by the Hebrew pronunciation? No other name in the film was rendered in this manner. The only mention of Jesus you will find is in the special features. Seems like they tried real hard to keep that name hidden. "Mission complete." -Pharisee
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not a home run

Premise of the story line is good, settings and scenes very fine to see. Several things keep it from taking off. Machine pressed gold coins? Nope. Way too much whispered dialog. Critical informational scenes not clear because too much of an actor emoting. Read full review

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RISEN is the title of the movie, and it is correct, period.

RISEN is a very accurate movie about Jesus Christ, except for one detail: the English movie never mentions the English name 'Jesus' in the movie which seems odd to me an English-speaking person?!

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Risen - High quality, great story.

Acting and production were as good as any Hollywood production. Good script with drama, action, humor, etc. Lots to like. Highly recommend for both non-believers and Christians. Bought several copies as gifts after seeing in the theater.Read full review

Grand Old Story, Great New "Different" Perspecitve

Of all the movies that we've seen over the years concerning the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, This is the only one that I've seen from the perspective of a Roman commander thrown into the role of an investigator. Totally different than you would normally expect. It was GREAT!!!Read full review

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Holds your interest in a good way.

Joseph Fiennes is an awesome actor, the story is believable though a story. Other great actors include Curtis/Yeshua and Peter Firth/Pilate. Loved Bartholomew and Simon Peter, too!

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Excellent Christian Film

Excellent Christian Film. Good directing & acting, unusual POV character of Roman officer at time of
Christ who is nonbeliever. Scenery & development very good and historical period shown well. Very powerful faith film! Highly recommended.Read full review

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Great Christian movie with a awesome story line.

This movie is one of the best versions of the death and resurrection of our savior. I was so entertained and glued to the story line I had to stop the DVD to step away for bit. The actors are all on point. Read full review

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Softening of the heart!!!

I encourage everyone to pray for revelation as God knows your heart prior to watching this movie. Like all things God reveals, this is not for entertainment purposes. Many personal questions were answered when I sought to see with me heart what it is God desires for me. Be intentional watching!Read full review

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