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Sales Rank: 11842
Category: Video
Actors: Jeremy Sisto, Debra Messing, Armin Mueller-stahl, Jacqueline Bisset, Gary Oldman
Director: Roger Young
Publisher: Lions Gate
Studio: Lions Gate
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
Label: Lions Gate
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 173 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 3.9 x 2
ISBN: 1573629219
UPC: 031398738435
EAN: 9781573629218
ASIN: 1573629219
Release Date: July 25, 2000
Theatrical Release Date: May 14, 2000
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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 Krabbe, 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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 Great version! August 18, 2008
This is my favorite "Jesus" movie. The acting is great, the scenery is stunning and the story is entertaining (unlike some other similar movies that seem to drag on).
I first saw this version on TV when I was in Australia. They had an alternate ending that I thought was much better than the ending in this version. That was my only disappointment.
This version also has an interesting take on Satan. This helps link the film to modern times, even though it's dealing with events that are over 2000 years old.
Overall, I highly recommend this film.
 The worst "Jesus" film in my library! SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! May 17, 2008
Not Biblically accurate! Does Not give spiritual inspiration! To my amazement, most of the negative reviews shown here are accurate and true. I hope some will take heed and look for another choice. Again I say; 'SAVE YOUR MONEY!'
My God this sucks April 26, 2008
I enjoy Jesus films. If you do as well, stay away from this terrible piece of crap. That is all you need to know. I gave it one star because the rating system would'nt let me give it the nothing it deserves.
 WHAT HAPPENED TED TURNER? March 24, 2008
I'm not into scriptual accuracy as much as I am into being moved by the the spirit of the bible. However this presenentation does niether. This was supposedly done by the same producton team that brought us the TNT productions of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses. I think if they cared more about the high standards they used for these films instead of negotiating of major network release, we would have seen a truly breathtaking Jesus movie.
A Heart-warming and valuable interpretation March 3, 2008
This movie's warmth and beauty and the way it explores the cultural context into which Jesus was born far outshine the few flaws. While some cry, "Innaccurate!" and "Non-biblical!" with alarm, I found the plot device of adding the fictional Roman citizen "Livio" to be a brilliant approach. Through Livio's eyes we get an outsider's perspective and commentary on the greater cultural context in which Jesus' life events play out.
Many of the scenarios created for this interpretation are plausible, and only those who believe viewers have no intelligence are frightened by any treatment of the life of Jesus that strays in any way from the pure Scripture. For my part, this exploration increased my curiousity of the culture at Jesus' time, and sent me to the library and to my Biblical scholar friends to explore the themes further.
Not all of the casting was top-notch, but the main caracters hold their parts well. Jeremy Sisto's Jesus was believable and endearing. The fictional scenes between himself and his disciples show him to be interacting with his followers in an entirely human and disarming way.
As one exploration of the life of Jesus, this movie is well worth consideration.
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