The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John
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Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings
- Starring: Christopher Plummer, Daniel Kash, Henry Ian Cusick
- Summary: The 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)
- Director: Philip Saville
- Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History
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80It 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.
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60Though 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.
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Not a triumph or a tragedy, but faithful to its subject matter. And faithful, in this case, seems fitting.
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38The Gospel of John is to "The Passion of the Christ" as tap water is to parboiled sacramental wine.
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JacobF.10Just see it...you'll get it.
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