Most are viewed from a distance, but a few corpses are seen up close. Piles of dead bodies are seen as soldiers look for the body of Christ. Jesus’ side is pierced, but again the impact is only heard, not seen. A Roman soldier breaks two of three men’s legs to speed up the crucifixion process. A violent earthquake rattles the world around many, and bloody men are seen hanging in agony on crosses. The impact is not seen, but is heard, and we see his bloodied body fall from a fair distance, after the fact.

Some blood is shed, and one character is executed by sword. Some impact is seen, but it is not graphic. Near the beginning, there is an intense battle scene with characters being stabbed with spears and swords and being shot with arrows. The violence is moderate to heavy, as there is a fairly high body count in this film. It is implied that she is a “woman of the street” which is never addressed in Scripture. When Clavius asks a group of men if any of them know what Mary Magdalene looks like, many raise their hands slightly, implying that they may have slept with her. Pilate asks Clavius what he may desire, including a massage or a girl. The sexual content is minor, as we see a few shirtless men wrapped in only but loincloths in a couple different scenes (once in a Roman bath and another during a crucifixion). However, this is the only content to be concerned about. Overall, “Risen” may not be the best fictional re-telling of the Crucifixion, but it is certainly a refreshing take on the greatest story ever told and does not overly preach to its audience, either.Īs one may assume, “Risen” does contain quite a bit of violence. Kevin Reynolds does not prove to show himself as a great director as he guides his audience through this Biblical tale, but he does do a solid job of delivering some intense, edge of your seat moments and well-executed action sequences. Although the film contains some good dialog, a majority of scenes are weakly written, which causes the film’s intriguing story to suffer slightly. The story is a bit bumpy at times and lacks in narrative structure as the feature runs under 110 minutes. Some of the cinematography in “Risen” is beautifully shot and is accompanied by an epic musical score. Joseph Fiennes is in fine form as Clavius and steals the show in the lead role. “Risen” is a unique and clever fictional re-telling of the crucifixion of Christ as told from the perspective of a non-believing Roman soldier. But little does Clavius know that this manhunt will turn into a spiritual journey that will not only change his life, but the course of human history… forever. Clavius is shaken by this experience, and after the body of Christ “disappears,” he is ordered by Pilate to find His body, whether He be dead or alive. However, his world is turned upside down as he encounters the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Clavius is a very smart, skilled tribune who appears to have control over nearly every situation he faces. Working under the notorious Pontius Pilate (Peter Firth), Clavius leads legions of Roman soldiers on a daily basis, from the battlefield to the city streets. “A high-ranking Roman soldier tries to prove the resurrection was a hoax”Ĭlavius ( Joseph Fiennes) is a harsh Roman Tribune whom many fear.

TriStar Pictures, a division of Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment Kevin Reynolds-“ Waterworld” (1995), “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (1991), “Hatfields and McCoys”

Jacob Yakob … Soldier at Tomb / Niche Soldier

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