Maybe it offended all the religious zealots too much but I didn't think they would even watch it. I thought it was pretty original and challenging of many topics that are important (at least to me) in today's world. Or maybe no one wants to entertain the possibilities for even a moment. It's just too risky.
shareI liked it also. I just chanced upon it on cable and I watched one more time later on. I liked the way they took chance and challenged something that can be controversial. If you think of it it is just as controversial as the "James Box" in real life. But if it does happen in real life there will be lot more bloodshed on this than the movie (IMHO).
Something original and yeah it is a good movie and also a good ending.
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Yes you are. It's the worst movie I've seen in years. In basic the story is interesting, but in this film told in a very bad way. The director should be forbidden to make more movies. One piece of crap is enough.
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Its very well paced. The actors are excellent. There are some plot weaknesses. The tension is somewhat stilted. But, overall its an interesting film, and at times an exciting one.
shareI liked the movie. I've read some books in the past which introduced the idea that Jesus was the rightul king of Jews coming from the house of David, I think that idea was subtly mentioned in the movie refrering to his burial. I agree with you that religious zealots will find it offending, for the rest of us it's an interesting perspective to look at Jesus as historical person.
If you are interested in the topic I recommend the following book: Holy Blood, Holy Grail by MICHAEL BAIGENT, RICHARD LEIGH, HENRY LINCOLN
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As another Catholic (and ordained) - I agree - I don't think there was too much that was deeply offensive in the movie - but gosh, it was very thin, and not a great movie by any stroke of the imagination. Sure it is okay for people to examine these issues, but please do it in a well-researched way that is accurate to how the world really is. That is where this movie let us down - it didn't push the boundaries far enough, and left the audience bored. The real Jesus - risen in his glorious body - is never boring. All glory to him!
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I've read some books in the past which introduced the idea that Jesus was the rightul king of Jews coming from the house of David
I liked it. It was a little boring as far as entertainment value, but a very interesting storyline nonetheless.
shareIt had potential... very strong potential - and all of it was wasted on a bland "action" flick with big guns and loud explosions.
I thought it was great. Loved the actors and local scenes in Jerusalem. Provocative topic. The only plot flaw was why they didn't guard the tomb 24/7. But it was an interesting movie with a great religious theme.
shareI totally agree, obx. I loved this movie...I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out how they would end it. It sucked me into its topic very quickly.
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I have watched this movie twice.
As a Christian I found it thought provoking and a little unsettling, though the end was satisfying enough. The relationship between Father Matt, being a Catholic priest and celibate, and Sharon, being a Jewish woman also adds an interesting dynamic. On the whole a film that made an impression on me.
If you don't have an interest in religion or theology, then you might be a bit bored by it. Otherwise, worth seeing.
No, you weren't the only one who liked the movie. I think a lot of people gave it bad marks simply because they didn't like the subject matter: either they were offended by the premise of even considering finding Jesus' bones, or they didn't like it simply because it involved religious issues.
Personally, I liked the movie.
You said it very well. I agree completely.
shareYep, I believe that's why it has such a low rating. On all other movie sites where there isn't a American majority this movie generally receives a rating around the equivalent of high 6's-low 7's.
I liked it, not something incredibly new and the climax scene was a bit silly but overall this movie handled itself pretty well.