Before revealing my thoughts on the movie, I find it important that you know where I am coming from. I am Catholic. I believe in Jesus and his teachings. With that said, I am not here to preach to you. What you believe or I believe is neither here nor there. However, if you are reading this, you appreciate good movies and will decide to see this movie or not for whatever reason you decide. I wanted to see it because today was my day to spend some time with the big guy upstairs. I had the day off and thought a 12:15 showing at my favorite theater, Studio C would be the perfect scenario. This wasn't a popcorn, pop, and entertainment kind of experience. I was actually the only one in the theater which I was happy with as it made me feel like I was more than a viewer. I felt like I was right there as the film portrayed a very different time. So without further delay, I will begin my interpretation of a masterful film.
Jesus graces the world with his presence on the day of his birth, but our story begins when Jesus first meets Peter, one of his first followers. He invites himself on Peter's boat and asks him to give him one hour. One hour to convince him that together they can change the world. Peter hesitantly goes along and their fishing trip in a lake without fish begins. Peter tries telling Jesus that there are no fish, but Jesus changes his perspective when Peter pulls nets and nets of fish from the water. And so begins Jesus' journey of making miracles and growing his followers.
The film truly shows the spiritual power surrounding Jesus and those who go near him. Each knows there is something special about him. However, as with anything surreal and seemingly unnatural, there are doubters. Jesus alters their doubts by walking on water, making the cripple walk, forgiving the sinners, and resurrecting the dead. As time continues, he is followed by thousands and word continues to spread.
The high priest of Jerusalem takes issue with a man claiming to be the Son of God as this does not align with his account of God and his teachings. He also fears the slaughter of the Romans if more begin to follow the alleged Son of God. So he, with the help of Judas, a follower and betrayer of Jesus, make it so Jesus is arrested and later crucified on a cross and put to death. Jesus forsees all of this before it happens and tries to reassure his people that they must have faith and always follow his path. Their reassurance is later strengthened when he does rise from the dead.
What I loved most about this movie was that it gave the overall message of loving others and forgiveness. True acts of humanity. Yes I am a person of faith, but whether you are Jewish, Muslim, or Atheist, I'd like to hope that all people want to be good at heart. Which is the evident theme throughout the movie as this man is tortured with wips, a thorn crown, and nails in his hands, but it still reassuring others and asking God to forgive those persecuting and hurting him. Ever since leaving the theater, I couldn't get the image of Jesus. This human being essentially who hurt when others hurt, just wanted the most purist thing in the world, which was love. Love of all things, all people. I do recommend tissues as some of the scenes leading to his death are so well acted and portrayed that you will cry, or just ball like I did. For me it truly was a wonderful movie experience because it did what good movies do. It left me feeling like I was there and changed my perspective after leaving. This is one of those films that will stay with you, because it means something, regardless of your beliefs.
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