The story of a Roman soldier who's charged with finding the body of Jesus after His body mysteriously vanishes from the tomb. Filled with stellar acting, beautiful cinematography, and a compelling musical score, Risen is a fresh, intriguing spin on Christ's resurrection and what such an event would mean for the Roman Empire. The whole story is told through the eyes of Clavius ( Joseph Fiennes ) the Roman who must investigate the empty tomb and systematically track down and interrogate key witnesses in order to find the truth, which makes the film kind of a mystery/who done it. Director Kevin Reynolds is in top form, giving us superb camera shots that set the tone and convey the emotion of the scene. Joseph Fiennes was a perfect casting choice as the worn, rough around the edges Clavius; his character was one of few words, but you could always see the intense, conflicting emotions just beneath the surface.
After my disappointment in 2016's remake of Ben-Hur, it was refreshing to see a well made Biblical film that was reminiscent of The Robe and some of the better Bible classics, only with a more gritty and realistic edge. Overall, extremely underrated and the most powerful film I've seen in a long time! Highly recommend, especially if you like historical crime dramas! From the director of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Waterworld, and The Count of Monte Cristo.
4 stars out of 5
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