- Apr 30, 2013
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I saw this film recently. It's very good as far as Christian movies go, almost as good as Silence or The Mission. One of the best movies of the time period, depicting the early Church. Which is surprising as most have historically not been great films. The characters are far more realistic than in alot of Christian films (even though the film is historical fiction and not strictly historiography), and the depiction of the early Christian community is more historically accurate according to what modern scholarship reveals, than in previous films of the time period.
Though I'm guessing the film is mostly seen by Christians, it's meant to appeal to a wider audience, and lacks some of the pious, wooden conventions of older Christian films. The tone and pacing of the film is meditative, meant to lead to contemplating what is ultimately important in life, and the use of lighting in this film has some beautiful scenes meant to be evocative and dramatic. It deals with complex moral issues with maturity, like the value of nonviolence and forgiveness, showing that they are not without human cost, but ultimately shows that they are worth pursuing, because it leads to greater love and grace.
Though I'm guessing the film is mostly seen by Christians, it's meant to appeal to a wider audience, and lacks some of the pious, wooden conventions of older Christian films. The tone and pacing of the film is meditative, meant to lead to contemplating what is ultimately important in life, and the use of lighting in this film has some beautiful scenes meant to be evocative and dramatic. It deals with complex moral issues with maturity, like the value of nonviolence and forgiveness, showing that they are not without human cost, but ultimately shows that they are worth pursuing, because it leads to greater love and grace.
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