SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

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

nowackiandrew Loved it. Great cinematography, great plot line, follows the story of a Roman soldier who was an unbeliever. Definitely recommend it. A wonderful movie all around

Michael Ledo The film centers on Clavius Aquila Valerius Niger (Joseph Fiennes), a fictional Roman Tribune who is tasked to find the missing body of Jesus He is assisted by Lucius (Tom Felton) who is less inspired by the discoveries. The film starts with the crucifixion and ends with Christ's ascension at Galilee. The production weaves information from the various Gospels while omitting other information such as the resurrection of the saints, perhaps wanting to avoid the criticisms that came with "Noah." I thought the film climaxed at an hour into the feature where our Roman bears witness to the doubting Thomas scene. I was not overwhelmed by the performances. Joseph Fiennes was rather bland and unemotional. He lacked character. Cliff Curtis who played Jesus or Yeshua was less than inspiring considering his role. He played a rather subdued messiah who just simply smiled a lot. Bartholomew (Stephen Hagan) was perhaps my favorite as he had personality, and acted euphoric.In the film Pilate is concerned about some fictional upcoming visit by Emperor Tiberius. Tiberius never visited Judea, or had plans to do so. This aspect was poorly researched. Clavius finds the burial shroud of Jesus which displays the famous photographic NEGATIVE of the shroud, perhaps the biggest miracle of the film, as unintentional as it was. It was one of those "tells" that the film producers are more concerned about perception and making money than simple facts.Symbolically Clavius represents the modern skeptic who must open his heart and be shown the way. This plays well with Christian audiences who will overlook mediocre performances and various English accents for the message.

Richard von Schweissguth I, like you, have likely watched so many films on the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. And so many have been left wanting. Risen is no different except to observe that it fills in many personal blanks left out of most other efforts.I will just summarize instead of waxing. This film is superb in most ways! It is touching to submit a hardened Roman Tribune; at the crucifixion and death of Jesus, entwined within a struggle of Roman power and his sword obedience and his personal experience and therefore his undeniable belief. What would you do? You supervise the brutal execution of an enemy of the state, and then witness the same man alive beyond a shadow of a doubt. You can never, ever... argue with a man that has had an experience. And that man cannot successfully argue with himself to an untrue conclusion.This film screams... "Jesus Christ has risen from the dead!" Which is the only truth that separates Christianity from every other religion. Oh, but they "stole the body"...! From the Roman government. A sealed tomb. Guards present and subjected to death if they failed in their duty to stand guard at the tomb. Not rational or likely. All of this is well addressed and noted.The inaccuracy most observed in this film is when Jesus ascends to heaven at the conclusion movie. This didn't happen at the sea of Galilee, or where the film placed it, but on the Mount of Olives. Just outside Jerusalem.But still I can imagine when Jesus ascended it wasn't this floaty, clean, nice, peaceful experience....... but I would like to think that when our Lord ascended it cleared the sinuses of anyone within and 10 KM radius. Love the blast wave! :0)I am not much of a reviewer, but really did enjoy this film. And it touched me! As He has always!

zst zee Even with the flux of bad movies all around us Risen is unique in how bad it is, no plot, no action, no rhythm, and even if Tom Felton and Joseph Finnes are good actors the movie managed to pale their performances. It seems to be a Christian movie. I would stay away from it,far away