Tackling the story of Jesus for film is bound to incur controversy. Yet, in a bold move, CBS produced the television miniseries Jesus, which not only retells the biblical story, but takes a look at the more human side of the man. Jeremy Sisto stars, and although it takes a little while for him to gather enough momentum to have us believing him in this role, overall he is surprisingly convincing. While the movie does stray from strict scripture--Jesus is shown feeling conflicted over his feelings for Lazarus's sister Mary; Satan, portrayed by Jeroen Krabbé, works hard at convincing Jesus to stray from his path--most of the plot will be familiar to viewers. Beginning with an adult Jesus, who works with his father as a carpenter, the program traces his life and death through resurrection. The strong supporting cast, including Jacqueline Bisset as Mary, Gary Oldman as Pontius Pilate, and Debra Messing as Mary Magdalene, lends to the credibility of the miniseries. This is a satisfying retelling of the life of Jesus and will please those who want new ways to explore biblical stories, as Jesus not only reinforces the ideals of the New Testament but shows Jesus as a complex individual. --Jenny Brown
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Jeremy Sisto (CLUELESS, SUICIDE KINGS) stars as the son of God in this mini-series that vividly explores the life and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Epic in scale and production, and featuring a strong international cast (Gary Oldman, Jacqueline Bisset, Luca Zingaretti, Jeroen Krabbe), this drama traces Jesus's journey from simple carpenter to spiritual leader, philosopher and martyr--focusing on his compassionate teachings as well as his relationships with Mary, Joseph, his apostles, persecutors, and the heavenly father.
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The greatest story of all time.
The life and times of Jesus of Nazareth, from His humble beginnings as a carpenter to His destiny as the son of God, are vividly retold in this epic movie event. When His earthly father dies, Mary tells Jesus the time has come to fulfill His prophecy. Jesus' dramatic journey includes the Sermon on the Mount, the temptations of Satan, the selection of the twelve Apostles, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and His Resurrection.
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