The Gospels contain powerful dramatic values, but unfortunately these have not been transferred to the screen in this multi-million dollar production directed by [Nicholas Ray], a man of substantial demonstrated gifts.

| Jan 16, 2024

Because the makers of this film took a chance by casting heartthrob Jeffrey Hunter as Christ, this was labeled I Was a Teenage Jesus (a play, of course, on the era's I Was a Teenage Werewolf). But the movie is far better than that tag would suggest.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 11, 2020

works as a historical epic

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 14, 2013

Many of the scenes (especially the ones centered on Pilate and John the Baptist) are as good as anything in the history of the Biblical epic.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Apr 1, 2013

Nicholas Ray's biblical epic, toward the end of his career, is an intelligent film that finds the right balance between exteriors and interiors, stunning vistas and compelling characters.

| Original Score: B+ | Apr 5, 2011

... whereas detractors dismissed the films as I Was a Teenage Jesus, it's more accurate to describe it as Rebel With a Cause.

| Apr 1, 2011

Although it may rely a little too heavily on spectacle, it features fine acting, direction, and photography. On Blu-ray it makes a splendid showing.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 23, 2011

Director Nicholas Ray makes few positive contributions.

| Mar 19, 2008

Jeffrey Hunter is less Saviour of the Christian faith and more anti-hero with many very human doubts and concerns.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 19, 2008

An epic of considerable scope, filled with broad vistas, yet there are enough intimate moments to give audience a chance to engage with the characters rather than just admire their pontificating.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Oct 22, 2007

Director Nicholas Ray has brooded long and wisely upon the meaning of his meanings, has planted plenty of symbols along the path, yet avoided the banalities of religious calendar art.

| Oct 22, 2007

This is one of the most interesting screen versions of the Gospels.

| Jun 24, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 23, 2005

Let us say the spirit is hinted but the projection of it is weak.

| Original Score: 2/5 | May 9, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 28, 2005

A sweeping and at times stirring biblical epic.

| Original Score: B | Apr 28, 2004

Perfect for Easter 온라인카지노추천.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 5, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 22, 2003

As such, it's a pretty reverent recounting of the New Testament.

| May 24, 2003

This quirky 'Scope biblical spectacular is a lot more thoughtful and interesting than most.

| Jan 1, 2000