Movie Title: Risen
I usually cringe a little bit when watching Christian films, because they can be so cheesy. I AM Christian, so I want them to be amazing. This one is simple, yet very well done and timed perfectly for the Easter season.
What makes Risen good is that its story is told through the eyes of the soldier in charge of the investigation, an unbeliever.
- The last thing Jesus says in the movie is “And know that I will be with you always.”
- “It’s not just about life eternal, but how to live.” – John (Mish Boyko)
- “Will you fish too?” – Simon Peter (Stewart Scudamore)
- Joseph Fiennes gives us a thoughtful performance.
- I loved that the actors didn’t look like squeaky clean Hollywood actors, but rather, they had sun burns, leathery skin and bloody cuts that were still healing.
- There are many lessons to be learned. For example, the soldier sits with Jesus in an intimate conversation and admits, “I don’t even know what to ask.” Jesus encourages, “Speak with your heart.” While we may not get to physically sit next to the Savior, we can pray and speak with Him from our hearts.
- Jesus is called Yeshua in the film, adding to an authentic feel of time and culture.
- Pretty Sea of Galilee scenes.
- It shows the shroud that covered Jesus’ body. I would have liked to see more story developed with that piece of evidence.
- Cliff Curtis gives us a new version of Jesus, and Peter Firth plays a Pontius Pilate who is led by ambition and politics.
- Accents weren’t consistent. Everyone had some kind of a British or quasi-American accent, except for Mary (Maria Botto) who sounded like she was trying to speak English with a Middle-Eastern accent.
- “What frightens you?” – Jesus
- “When the Messiah comes, Rome will be nothing.” – some guy
- “All that for peace? Is there no other way?” – Pontius Pilate
- “Do you truly believe all this? – some guy
- You’ll see dead bodies being crucified, burned, and buried.
- There is a violent battle scene towards the beginning.
- No profanity.
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