Mary Magdalene (2019)
In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher named Jesus.
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not horrible nor great
Boring
It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.
Add this movie to the list of inaccurate tellings of the life of Jesus. The life of Jesus is so interesting and faith building. No need to fabricate. Shame on you.
Superbly directed by Garth Davis, this is one of his finest works. The writing and direction is so good. Can't say it enough. Simply, wow. The movie wasn't released in the US because one of the producers was the infamous HW, and his production company. The timing was unfortunate for the movie. Then came the metoo movement, so it wasn't released which is a damn shame. Rooney Mara gives one of her best performances, subtly touching a fine line between tender follower and passionate rebel. Confined by the rules of the day, she lives on the border, pushing the boundaries of tradition. She can nuance a scene like so few actors can, with a look, a smile, tears- she possesses incredible tenderness in this role, nothing short of amazing. She is by far the best actor since Audrey Hepburn. Great actors are rare. Joaquin Phoenix once again, gives an Oscar winning, outstanding performance, embracing the persona of Jesus Christ, allowing all aspects of his humanity to be shown, all the while being the very Son of God. These two performances are worthy of so much attention. But as artists, you don't always get your due. Jóhann Jóhannsson's gorgeous music layers the movie with sometimes stark sometimes lush, cello, and violin, capturing perfectly the surroundings of the location. The cinematography is stunning, captures light, the feeling of the time period is a substantial way. A truly beautiful film. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior of the World, you will understand, appreciate and be deeply touched by this film. If you are a religious person, steeped in man made theology of precept doctrine rule and ritual, perhaps watch another film. God bless. He lives!
But, political correctness absolutely ruins it. I gave it 2 stars for the entertainment factor. Otherwise, it could very well be intended to deliver an anti-Christian message of which I strongly disapprove.
Let's forget what we KNOW from history and make a strange and dark movie with a creepy Jesus. It heralds women and downplays men as tyrannical and suspicious idiots on a weak storyline.