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Sorry, this movie sucks

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

While the story line is admittedly fictional, it is a very smart way of showing the vested interests of the different groups involved in the crucifixion. It shows really clearly why it would not make sense for anyone (jewish leaders, romans and especially for the disciples) to steal Jesus' body.

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.

Even with the flux of bad movies all around us Risen is unique in how bad it is, no plot, no action, no rhythm, and even if Tom Felton and Joseph Finnes are good actors the movie managed to pale their performances. It seems to be a Christian movie. I would stay away from it,far away

It upsets me that this because of its subject matter did not bring the attention to Rafe Fiennes that he deserves. He is just simply brilliant as Clavius. I have watched certain scenes over and over - I am an acting teacher and director - and the authenticity and precision of Fiennes acting in this role is exemplary. He deserves a much greater stardom. His brother is a stunning actor but Joseph Fiennes is better.