Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Pluskylang Great Film overall

Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

nowackiandrew Loved it. Great cinematography, great plot line, follows the story of a Roman soldier who was an unbeliever. Definitely recommend it. A wonderful movie all around

ma-cortes Acceptable and memorable film in which a Roman Agent : Joseph Fiennes along with his helper : Tom Felton are commissionated to resolve rumors of the resurrection of an executed convict : Cliff Curtis .In 33 AD in a remote part of the empire called Palestine , sent to to disprove the resurrection and on a spiritual quest the Tribune discovers faith, friendship , wonderful events and a revelation that could shatter the Roman Empire to find the body of Jesus Christ . This is the thrilling tale of a quest to uncover the mystery of all mysteries and while an officer finds out a surprising truth , to discover the body of Jesus Christ who rose from the dead .Here is treated the Resurrection as a mystery thriller including noisy action , fights , suspense , intrigue and pursuits. This is an interesting treatment of the political and religious thought-world of the time convincingly developed and the intent of the filmmakers is ultimately both ambitious and entertaining. Interpretations are awesome, Joseph Fiennes as the doubtful Tribune gives a magnificent acting , he plays a hard-nosed investigator who finally finds out the marvelous truth , he rises to the occasion especially in the crucial last half-hour . Peter Firth is a credible governor Pontius Pilatus who sends Tribune Clavius off on a dangerous mission. And a nice support cast mostly formed by Spanish actors playing Apostles and Jews as Thomas: Jean Cornet, Andrew:MarioTardon, Thaddeus:Lorente, Joseph Arimatea: Antonio Gil , Jose: Luis Callejo, and Maria Botto as Mary Magdalene. All of them deliver some insightful dialogs.The picture has a Christian point of view that holds interest , delivering an enjoyable Catholic vision fitting itself to religious canon. This is an Usa-Spain coproduction being well set in Malta and Almeria ,Andalucia .Colorful and adequate cinematography by Lorenzo Senatore. Special mention for musical score marvelously composed by Roque Baños , plenty of catching and evocative sounds.The motion picture was compellingly directed by Kevin Reynolds . Kevin is a good craftsman with hits and flops , including titles as Robin Hood,The beast of the war, Waterworld, 187 , Fandango , Tristan and Isolda. Rating : better than average , well worth watching .This film by Kevin Reynolds had two previous renditions: 1987 titled The Inquiry by Damiano Damiani with Keith Carradine , Harvey Keitel, Phyllis Logan and 2oo6 The Final Inquiry by Giulio Base with Daniel Liotti , Dolph Lundgren, Monica Cruz , Ornella Muti.

Robert J. Maxwell A tale of a responsible but weary Roman Tirbune in Judea (Feinnes, as Clavius) who is ordered by Pontius Pilate (Firth) to go and make sure the Nazarene Yeshua (Curtis), who has been crucified and hanging up there for three days is dead yet. "Do him a favor. Break his legs," suggests Pilate, no unkindly. Clavius does as ordered, reluctantly because as a soldier he's already seen so much death. Clavius decides to bring on Yeshua's death more quickly by ordering a spear thrust into his side, and Yeshua promptly dies.But all the unrest isn't over. The Hebrew council, the Sanhedrin, need to be sure their authority isn't challenged by this newcomer who is considered the Messiah, so they ask Pontius Pilate to give them the body, which they will seal in a rocky tomb under the eyes of the Romans. This is to prevent any chicanery because there is this myth going around that Yeshua will rise from the dead. Despite the two Roman guards left overnight at the tomb, whose discipline was admittedly slack, the next day the ropes have been burst from the seal, the stone rolled away, and the tomb empty.The rest of the film has Pilate ordering Clavius to find the body. During an extensive search Clavius does, in fact, find the body -- alive and well, and still bearing the wounds incurred during its crucifixion. Not only that, but Yeshua heals a leper and brings about the miracle of the fishes. Clavius more or less converts, helps the apostles to safety but, unable to bring himself to join them in spreading the gospel, he wanders off alone and thoroughly despondent. He gives his esteemed and valuable Tribune ring to the keeper of a dilapidated inn falling apart in the desert. In the words of the old song, "one thousand miles from home, and I don't even know my name," while the apostles are off on their several treks singing Gumbaya with all the converts they're making.The theme of the pagan warrior being converted to Christianity or at least to a belief in the risen Christ isn't a new one. See films like "The Robe" or "Ben Hur." But this one is a cut above most, partly because of the ambiance and mostly because of the intelligent script and some first-rate performances. The green-speckled rocks and dunes are almost lavender. And although the iconography is not as raw as Pasolini's "The Gospel According to St. Mathew", it's pretty rough. Everybody is dusty and sometimes caked with blood. In other words, the characters and settings look credible. Feinnes is outstanding as Clavius, who undergoes a transformation but winds up more bewildered than before. As Yeshua, Curtis has a distinctly unprepossessing appearance. He's not Jeffrey Hunter, Robert Powell, or even Max von Sydow. He looks like an ordinary Mediterranean type who, except for his ever-present smile, might not appear out of place in a police mug shot. Firth is smooth as the practical and unflappable, but understanding Pontius Pilate.Bad stuff. Not much of it. But the music is a cliché from beginning to end, what with holy choirs, as Yeshua backs away from the apostles into a rising sun and disappears in a blaze of glory, a blaze the mature viewer might well have done without. In "Faust," the devil was modest enough to disappear in a puff of smoke.

GwydionMW It trims away most of what the Bible says, apart from the matter of the Resurrection that obviously has to be there.All of the early followers of Jesus were Jewish. There was a big row later on, when Paul wanted to admit as full Christians people who would not live by Jewish law, including being circumcised.Clavius could not possibly have been accepted the way he is.It is nicely done. Unlike "The Passion of the Christ", it is not obsessed with suffering and death.Like all modern versions except Passolini's, it totally ignores the radical anti-privilege message that is unambiguously there. I suppose Hollywood would not care to fund a film that would tell them they were sinners.Also nothing about chastity: also not fashionable.If you want to believe in Jesus, which I do not, then you make yourself ridiculous if you ignore the bits that don't suit you.