SummaryThe story of Jesus' life as recounted by His disciple John, this three-hour epic feature film draws its audience into antiquity by way of meticulous recreation, including an original musical score complete with instrumental sounds of the time. (ThinkFilm)
Directed By:Philip Saville
Written By:John Goldsmith
The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John
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It aims simply to relate a great and enveloping story -- one that may lead us to ponder the things that unite (rather than distance) peoples of differing belief systems, and may compel us to marvel at the many wonderful and horrible endeavors undertaken in the name of religion.
75
Surprisingly robust.
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Mar 23, 2019
10
The story of Jesus Christ, word for word from the biblical gospel of John, which makes it so much more interesting, educational and faith strengthening. The movie looks nice and the actors are all top-notch. Henry Ian Cusick shows Jesus as a kind, warm and loving (God)man with an important message, which is lost on most of his people. This movie puts the emphasis on the message of Jesus and not on the blood and carnage as in The Passion of the Christ, which was made a year later.
Dec 16, 2014
10
This is an outstanding movie of Jesus' life. It is word for word from the Good News translation Bible, which is a good thing to do in a Bible movie. The acting and sets were very good, and it was a refreshing movie when compared to many other movies about Jesus' life. I would say the portrayal of Jesus is very good, and it was played with a lot of passion to honor His life story.
60
Though it has loftier aims, it is in reality strictly a film made by believers for believers. It's like the Discovery Channel version of the Greatest Story Ever Told, an earnest, not particularly distinguished piece of work that has none of the touch of the poet that made Pasolini's "The Gospel According to St. Matthew" such a triumph.
50
In the wake of T"he Passion Of The Christ," the three-hour chore takes on some positive qualities it wouldn't have had otherwise.
50
It's interesting to see a movie of this kind based on a single gospel, with no additions or interpolations from other sources. But except for a few scenes that evoke the reverent beauty of Renaissance painting, the filmmaking and acting are awfully stiff -- certainly not worthy of the timeless story being told.
40
A dramatization of the life of Christ that takes as its script a word-for-word translation of the Gospel according to John, the adaptation is not so much tedious as pointless.
38
The Gospel of John is to "The Passion of the Christ" as tap water is to parboiled sacramental wine.
Feb 13, 2014
10
The Gospel of John vividly portrays, word for word from the Gospel according to John, the life of Jesus from the beginning of his mission to the time just before his ascension into heaven. Superb acting, sets, costumes, and more importantly the Son of Man's message of hope comes across in terms we all can understand.
Sep 7, 2013
0
It ****, don't get it. Don't watch. Don't look at it. Just don't.................................................................................
Production Company:
- Visual Bible International
- Gospel of John Ltd.
- Toronto Film Studios
- Visual Bible
Release Date:Nov 14, 2003
Duration:2 h 5 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:For God loved the world So much...
Awards
Genie Awards
• 2 Nominations
MovieGuide Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Directors Guild of Canada
• 1 Nomination
