Finally, a film about Jesus that isn't sterile, watered-down or soft as a MyPillow. Or perhaps, a film that isn't made by a mainstream Hollywood director looking for an excuse to show off special effects using the epic tales found in the Bible, but dismissing the message of the story.

Yes. I liked "Risen" a lot. Maybe a bit more than I should have, but if so, it was just so refreshing to see the material covered with what I thought was great respect. If I watched it a second time, might I be more critical? Probably. I'd likely start to pick apart the film itself or look for story inaccuracies or inconsistencies. But for now, I thought this was great.

The only criticism I really have is that I thought the disciples were a little too "hippie" or something. I guess my personal image of them over the years has been of stern, serious men.

I haven't seen many 2016 releases so any "Favorite Movie of 2016" list that I assemble might be chosen to be dismissed out of hand, but I'm very pleased that what I'll categorize as a Christian film might just be my favorite movie of the year.

Finally, a film about Jesus that isn't sterile, watered-down or soft as a MyPillow. Or perhaps, a film that isn't made by a mainstream Hollywood director looking for an excuse to show off special effects using the epic tales found in the Bible, but dismissing the message of the story.

Yes. I liked "Risen" a lot. Maybe a bit more than I should have, but if so, it was just so refreshing to see the material covered with what I thought was great respect. If I watched it a second time, might I be more critical? Probably. I'd likely start to pick apart the film itself or look for story inaccuracies or inconsistencies. But for now, I thought this was great.

The only criticism I really have is that I thought the disciples were a little too "hippie" or something. I guess my personal image of them over the years has been of stern, serious men.

I haven't seen many 2016 releases so any "Favorite Movie of 2016" list that I assemble might be chosen to be dismissed out of hand, but I'm very pleased that what I'll categorize as a Christian film might just be my favorite movie of the year.

> It's something beyond a manhunt...

I just want to review it as a film, so my take on this is pure based on the entertainment and technical aspect, not historical or the religious stuff.

The story was not bad, which is set in the Israel 33AD where a Roman man tells his story what he just went through. So the flashback begins, just like an unofficial sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ', the story continues after the crucifiction of Yeshua.

Sealed the tomb with the roman mark and guarded it by an armed force, the body of Yeshua goes missing. With the widespread speculation going around and the order from a higher authority, the Roman soldiers led by Clavius attempts to locate the body by following the hints. So the rest of the story is racing against the time where many unexpected and strange events follows.

It was a perfect setting for a tale like this. The characters were good, but in the end it certainly questions their actions based in what purpose. It was told from a Roman perspective and his transformation to what he ultimately believes.

The details were good while depicting the events. A simple narration with not so fancy stunts and others tricks, yet somewhere it loses its realistic approach to the supernatural thing.

Since they did not mention anything related to the real account, it is fairly debatable yet not worth debating seriously. Because different people have different opinion regarding religious, historical and entertainment angle. But absolutely this film is target every one of them.

This kind of films is worth watching, because each writer, filmmaker gives us a different take on the person who is behind the world's largest faith. So 'liked it' or 'didn't like' should come after the view. Though it was a quite enjoyable film.

6/10