These comments are directed to people who have not seen this film AND are not highly religious. Don't waste your time. It is exactly what you probably imagine it to be. A huge amount of blood and beating, no character development whatsoever, no dramatic arc or humor, nothing whatever to indicate why this person is being beaten so savagely. The Jews and Romans, with the exception of Pilate and Simon of Cyrene, are completely cartoonish and one-dimensional. The very limited amount of time spent on flashbacks that might give some context to Jesus's character is a waste of film. Yes, the devil is an interesting character, but isn't he (she) always?
This is a Christian pep rally, nothing more. And it certainly does not adhere to the Bible in its details. Where have you gone Max von Sydow?
This is a Christian pep rally, nothing more. And it certainly does not adhere to the Bible in its details. Where have you gone Max von Sydow?