The best Jesus movie ever made. I feel like this is the most moving portrayal of his life. It's over 6 hours of mega movie with one of the most loaded casts I've ever seen. Check out the list: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Valentina Cortese, James Farentino, James Earl Jones, Stacy Keach, Tony Lo Bianco, James Mason, Ian McShane, Sir Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasance, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Fernando Rey, Rod Steiger, Peter Ustinov, Michael York and Olivia Hussey.

Anyone else seen this great film? What are your thoughts?

I should check it out sometime. Right now they are showing Good Morning Vietnam! on TNT (an odd choice for Easter, methinks).



And I still have to make it through Walking with Dinosaurs ( BBC )

Okay leaving now, not gonna hijack your thread TRON

TRON said:

I saw it! Great film. I didn't like the sequel, Jesus II: The Second Coming, as much though.

Natsume said:

I believe they're airing it on TV right now. Even if you only check out the last couple hours, it's worth it. And you get the message of Easter all in one dose. I feel that Non-Christians can be inspired by this film as well.

TRON said:

6 hours! Good lawd! That will be my project for the summer.



P.S. Don't tell me how it ends!

Natsume said:

It's on The History Channel right now. Just put it on in the background and pick up what you can. You'll love it.

TRON said:

I remember seeing it years ago and having a crush on Robert Powell...I had lust in my heart for Jesus.

TRON said:

MY FAVVV

Are we talking about the Franco Zeffirelli one here.. written by anthony burgess (clockwork orange)

the scene that introduces that guy who plays jesus (the baptism scene) is pure brilliance. he enters in close up.

This miniseries is only marred by the frist episode which is a bit clumsy compared to the rest.

God, "last temptation of christ" sucks compared to this. Seems like a tacky slapped together play.

Excellent movie. Had me crying.

ufoclub said:

Yup. That's the one. So would you agree that this is the best Jesus movie ever?

I remember seeing this as a child.. and how I cried..lol. Great movie.

I cannot stop crying. It is so painful and realistic to watch

I have not seen them all (King of Kings) but can't wait for this shit Mel gibson is cooking up... so curious.

TRON said:

10 Commandments is my Easter tradition.


which, when you think about it, is a really odd choice of movies to run on TV every year at Easter.

Never seen it!

No matter how many time this is played I watch... It is very inspiring..

Also, King Of Kings.

Most definately. It's the best movie about Christ that I have seen. Excellent casting.

is it the one with john wayne at the end saying "well, he was truly the son of god" in that really wierd john wane accent?

I totally agree. It is always powerful, especially the Passion narrative. I also liked the scene where he brought Peter and Matthew together using the tale of the prodigal son. It was brilliant.

But, I do have to say, that comparing "Last Temptation" to this miniseries is apples-to-oranges. "L.T." is pure fiction, using the scriptures as a framework. And I found some of the sequences to be very powerful, especially the temptation in the desert. And Peter Gabriel's score is beautiful.