Fresh
It's nice to finally see the Messiah portrayed by somebody who'd probably get extra attention at a U.S. airport by Homeland Security.
Jim Slotek, Toronto Sun
Risen
Witness the manhunt that changed the course of human history
2016 · 1h 47m · PG-13
Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Mystery
Directed by
Kevin Reynolds
Overview
Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
53%
Tomatometer
Rotten
"Risen" is a fascinating cultural artifact, but as a film, it's destined for no glory greater than as an appropriate cable rerun on Easter.
Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
For a film that could have easily become bogged down in Sunday School reverence, or culture-war opportunism, Risen presents an intriguing, oblique approach to a Bible movie.
Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine/Vulture
Fresh
Whatever your religious affiliation, you will come away thinking that if all this did actually happen, it probably happened something like this.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
Despite not doing much more than preach to the choir, Risen is still more nuanced than the lion's share of recent faith-based dramas.
Michael Nordine, Village Voice
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