i must have seen a different film!!

Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Superbly directed by Garth Davis, this is one of his finest works. The writing and direction is so good. Can't say it enough. Simply, wow. The movie wasn't released in the US because one of the producers was the infamous HW, and his production company. The timing was unfortunate for the movie. Then came the metoo movement, so it wasn't released which is a damn shame. Rooney Mara gives one of her best performances, subtly touching a fine line between tender follower and passionate rebel. Confined by the rules of the day, she lives on the border, pushing the boundaries of tradition. She can nuance a scene like so few actors can, with a look, a smile, tears- she possesses incredible tenderness in this role, nothing short of amazing. She is by far the best actor since Audrey Hepburn. Great actors are rare. Joaquin Phoenix once again, gives an Oscar winning, outstanding performance, embracing the persona of Jesus Christ, allowing all aspects of his humanity to be shown, all the while being the very Son of God. These two performances are worthy of so much attention. But as artists, you don't always get your due. Jóhann Jóhannsson's gorgeous music layers the movie with sometimes stark sometimes lush, cello, and violin, capturing perfectly the surroundings of the location. The cinematography is stunning, captures light, the feeling of the time period is a substantial way. A truly beautiful film. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior of the World, you will understand, appreciate and be deeply touched by this film. If you are a religious person, steeped in man made theology of precept doctrine rule and ritual, perhaps watch another film. God bless. He lives!

I'm only submitting this review to make the point that bothered me throughout the entire film. Jesus was 33yrs old at the time of his death, Joaquin Phoenix is ten years older so while I really admire him as an actor, he's totally miscast. He just comes across as a pseudo prophet here & I certainly didn't get a Christlike vibe from him at all. Jesus had an aura & a charisma & that's why people followed him. Joaquin is just too melancholy. He might have been better cast as John the Baptist. Rooney Mara was quite impressive as Mary Magdalene & she carried the whole film. Overall, a disappointing film & not as impactful as 'The Passion Of The Christ'.

It could have been simply better, especially Mary of Magdalene was transformed from a prostitute to an apostle! And this did not appear in the Movie. Why the director skipped their first meeting when everyone was bullying? This scene is the bery best passage almost in the whole bible. In many scenes, there are many mistakes according to the biblical texts, which are both historical and religious references.

Joaquin Phoenix acts perfectly, you believe and understand everything he is saying.He is Jesus in the movie and you have no problem accepting it . Rooney Mara is a very talented actress, and she is brilliant as Mary Magdalene. She didn't talk much in the movie, but her eyes conveyed so much love and compassion. Tahar Rahim is the best Judas ever! In this film you can actually understand why Judas did that thing to Jesus, and you feel like forgiving him. I love this movie, but I think it should be much more in it to make it perfect.