Comments on: If Jesus was such a great scriptwriter, why do his movies stink?

By: Nathan Willard

Nathan Willard — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:47:23 +0000

I think the general problem with movies about Jesus is that Jesus (at least as most of his followers want to see him depicted) doesn’t make a good movie protagonist. He has no story arc – no inciting incident to resist, no flaw to overcome, which of course means no resistance to the change he must make to complete his journey; which means no tension. And a boring character we can’t really relate to.

The movie must depict Jesus as struggling with an inner conflict which forces him to change – which I think is actually there in his story, but would anger many Christians. This is what needs to drive the plot, Jesus needs to be active, not a passive character who things just happen to.

Or the movie must focus on a different character and their journey in relation to Jesus.

By: John Cavallaro

John Cavallaro — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:42:48 +0000

In reply to Eric Hatfield. What do you think of chosen?

By: Mix-Movie.com

Mix-Movie.com — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:25:59 +0000

The mini-series ran on NBC as “The Big Event” in two three-hour instalments with limited commercials on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Additional footage was added for a 1979 re-run and broadcast in four two-hour instalments. In the 19 and 1990, the film was re-broadcast on NBC in three instalments of two- and three-hour episodes, released on VHS and DVD as one complete presentation with one set of credits.

By: stan

stan — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:52:24 +0000

Visual Bible – Gospel of John has surfer-dude Jesus – just hanging out having a good time.

By: Eric Hatfield

Eric Hatfield — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:14:02 +0000

I saw the Passolini film when it came out and remember I was quite impressed by its down-to-earth feel. Not sure what I’d think of it now. I think Godspell, especially the stage play, is quite inspired and gets the essence of Jesus more than most “realistic” films. So they were good ones I think.

I wonder if “Jesus of Montreal” belongs in here?

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:29:03 +0000

Last days in the Desert, a 2015 movie starring Ewen McGregor, is really worth a look. And for your Christlike figures theme, it’s hard to go past Calvary, a 2014 film starring Brendan Gleeson. Moving and interesting on so many levels.

By: Matthew Arkapaw

Matthew Arkapaw — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:51:00 +0000

Thanks, Mike. How do you rate The Jesus Film (1979)?