The Young Messiah (2016)
Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.
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The movie really just wants to entertain people.
This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
This movie was stunning and very well done! The story is completely original, the visuals are beautiful and the performances are put together in a unique way. I thought the kid who played young Jesus was great! I have read the original source material by Anne Rice before and I thought they did excellent with the same formula. As a christian, this movie is a one of a kind viewing. Great job! 9/10
First of all, it's been great to see a spate of movies about Jesus Christ, the carpenter from Nazareth, Who has been proved to be the Son of God Almighty. As one of his great followers said, it only matters that, in every way, Christ is proclaimed, including on the silver screen.Next, and with no apologies for the brief Christian message above, this movie is a worthy addition to the others out there. I'm happy to see some filmmakers' ideas about Jesus as a boy, incorporating Bibilical stories into their own; I believe it can add to our understanding in the same way a good Sunday sermon can do. This film was very well made: the production, the acting, the editing all commendably done. Finally, we enjoyed this nice movie very much! Thanks a lot.
Despite some literary license taken with the Bible, the movie still offers great food for thought for considering what Jesus's developmental days might have been like...for Jesus and for all concerned in his presence.The acting is superb (far better than "Risen") with a beautiful Biblical backdrop. The director focuses often on facial close-ups and the actors respond with looks that offer more than words might describe.Sara Lazaro is perfect as Mary. Sean Bean outstanding as Severus. Adam Greaves-Neal carefully crafts a compelling young Jesus.Bible readers know Jesus' first recorded miracle didn't happen till much later and the Wise Men didn't appear right at Jesus' birth, but putting that aside (and the slip-on sandals...I don't think those were that popular then) the movie explores some complexities that might not always be considered when thinking of a young Jesus and overall succeeds in doing it in an uplifting, yet not hokey manner.
The movie had a great interaction between the cast. A developing story line and entertaining characters. Almost every and any Christian could find fault with historical facts/figures presented as part of typical nitpicking. Based upon our exposure and experience to not only the bible but other historical sources. Thankfully the story was not about historical accuracy but about a young Jesus, and a very good story at that. It is based upon the creative hypothetical. What would it be like to be Jesus growing up? Concentrating on a short span of time but including Jesus's trip to Jerusalem for Passover when he is just 7 years of age. I found it thoughtful, illuminating and satisfying. I am sure many will too. Go see it ye Christian soldiers.