Risen, DVD

Written sympathetically to the questioning inquirer or even skeptic, Risen follows the journey of a Roman Centurion charged with finding the body of the recently crucified Jesus. In so doing, it challenges the viewer to consider the claims of the gospel as to Jesus' resurrection. Most helpfully, the film provides a powerful explanation for why Chr...Read MoreRead more about Written sympathetically to the

istians so ardently proclaim the gospel - the gospel is news, good news at that, and Jesus himself bids his disciples to do so before he ascends.\r\n\r\nAt times, Jesus is portrayed as a little over-gentle and friendly rather than the risen Lord (e.g. his 'rebuke' of Thomas' unbelief), but all in all the film is moving and powerful.\r\n\r\n Read LessRead less about Written sympathetically to the

Very powerful and a very possible account of a battle tough Legionnaire's search for Jesus Christ's body in a materialistic Roman Empire.\r\nThis movie is a must watch.\r\n

Shortly after Passover, soldiers from Rome's 10th Legion in Jerusalem crucified a deluded ascetic prophet on a hillside called Golgotha under the orders of Procurator Pontius Pilate.\r\nToday, we know him as Jesus Christ. \r\nThree days later, High Priest Caiaphas informs Pilate that Christ's disciples have stolen the body.\r\nPilate orders Tribun...Read MoreRead more about Shortly after Passover, soldiers from

e Clavius Aquila Valerius Niger to find it.\r\nHis search will take him from the palace of Herod Antipas to the Sea of Galilee via Gethsemane, Golgotha, the turbulent streets of the city and the very upstairs room of the disciples.\r\nWhat he finds will shake the very foundations of his life, as they will the lives of tens of millions over the centuries to come. \r\nThis sets the scene for one of the most compelling and historically accurate films of faith and redemption of recent times. \r\nTight scripting, stunning scenery and sets, superb photography and outstanding performances by all the lead cast bring the excitement, drama and routine nature of life and death of the period to life. \r\nOne superb scene shows the matter-of-fact way the Romans disposed of the bodies after they had died; something history rarely mentions.\r\nPerhaps more important than the action are the relationships between Clavius and Pilate (an immaculate representation), Clavius and the disciples, the disciples and the Risen Christ and, above all, Clavius and Jesus.\r\nThe ending is slightly different from the book; somewhat disappointing.\r\nWell recommended Read LessRead less about Shortly after Passover, soldiers from

Saw this at the movies and I was not disappointed at all. Joseph Fiennes is superb as Clavius and his journey becomes your journey as you are taken on a path of discovery from the frightened and confused disciples as they grapple with the brutal death of their teacher to the life changing decisions Clavius has to face. The movie itself is also a j...Read MoreRead more about Saw this at the movies and I was not

ourney. More a snapshot of a period in time rather than a conclusive story with a solid end. However you are left with a lot to think about as the movie forces you to consider if Jesus did indeed rise from the dead what now? Read LessRead less about Saw this at the movies and I was not