Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination.
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Director Nicholas Ray makes few positive contributions.
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TIME Magazine,
19 Mar 2008
fresh:
This quirky 'Scope biblical spectacular is a lot more thoughtful and interesting than most.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Let us say the spirit is hinted but the projection of it is weak.
– Bosley Crowther,
New York Times,
9 May 2005
fresh:
This is one of the most interesting screen versions of the Gospels.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
Director Nicholas Ray has brooded long and wisely upon the meaning of his meanings, has planted plenty of symbols along the path, yet avoided the banalities of religious calendar art.