Paul, Apostle of Christ

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: March 23, 2018

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Ratings

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aaron2203Apr 4, 2018

The only reason this movie will get a low score is because of religious bigotry. They'll trash this film, while raving about empty and soulless blockbuster movies. They'll look past all the flaws of "The Last Jedi" or some other tragicallyThe only reason this movie will get a low score is because of religious bigotry. They'll trash this film, while raving about empty and soulless blockbuster movies. They'll look past all the flaws of "The Last Jedi" or some other tragically awful story, and eviscerate any faith based or morally centered film.… Expand

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AphthoriaMar 25, 2018

As a Christian who served as a missionary to India for seven years, I very much related and appreciated the story of the greatest missionary, Paul (i.e., Saul) who was responsible for planting the seeds of Christianity after the life ofAs a Christian who served as a missionary to India for seven years, I very much related and appreciated the story of the greatest missionary, Paul (i.e., Saul) who was responsible for planting the seeds of Christianity after the life of Christ. It was very faithful to the source material (i.e., The Book of ACTS in the New Testament). It did not shy away from the suffering and persecution of early Christians. This movie will not be for everyone but it well presents the sympathy, pity, altruism, compassion, and empathy of early Christian Gentiles and Jews, and it makes one appreciate how Christianity survived over 2000 years ago especially under the Roman rule of Nero.… Expand

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moviecritic68Apr 6, 2018

Usually I tend to score above the Userscore in a religious movie but although the characters played their roles well the story was lacking possible scene changes for my liking. As you can see my 10 rating went to Risen which was by far theUsually I tend to score above the Userscore in a religious movie but although the characters played their roles well the story was lacking possible scene changes for my liking. As you can see my 10 rating went to Risen which was by far the best biblical movie of modern times… Expand

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twall3Apr 2, 2018

High quality acting and production. Inspiring on multiple levels. I left the theater a changed person. And to think I could have watched a movie about giant robots fights monsters...

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jerrydudeMar 26, 2018

I am a bible thumper. 40 years at it. Best movie of last 10 years. May God have mercy on the ppl who hate this movie. Those critics who bothered, or who were given an opportunity to review the latest faith-based movie Paul, Apostle ofI am a bible thumper. 40 years at it. Best movie of last 10 years. May God have mercy on the ppl who hate this movie. Those critics who bothered, or who were given an opportunity to review the latest faith-based movie Paul, Apostle of Christ, dumped all over it at a 75 percent rate; the audience score, however, is a healthy 93 percent approval, according to Rotten Tomatoes.… Expand

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ThatDudeThereJun 22, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is almost anti-Christian. The reason I say this is the Christians in this movie are almost cult like in there teaching and in their ways. There is no Holy Spirit or walk with God, but only head knowledge of "love love love". It was like they were unsaved "christians" that are filling churches today. They have no idea what the power of God is. This movie only appeals to that crowd, affirming their lack of faith. The movie also makes sure to let the audience know that prayer doesn't work, and God doesn't protect. They sent a boy out on a mission full of faith that God would protect, only to have him killed. Sure the persecution happened, but we do not shiver in fear with no hope. "The Holy Spirit shall lead you to all truth." Yet they had to force feed "just love" teaching. This is a modern teaching that is very crafty. Yes Jesus is love but he taught hard truth. He blasted the pharisees for being hypocrites and their teaching keeps people from salvation, over and over for the entire chapter. (matthew 23) Paul of the bible was also bold in teaching and correcting. Now on to the writing of the book of Acts. In the movie it was Luke's idea for Paul to encourage the church with a letter. Paul would randomly say a classic verse throughout the movie, which the average non discerning Christian will eat up. But it comes off like man made one liners. The way the "story" was told to Luke was not even word for word from the bible. Then at the end Luke heard Paul say something great, and he said "I now have an ending!" Like an author that had writers block. This gives the message that the bible is man made and manipulated. "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." 2 Peter 1:21 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God..." 2 Timothy 3:16 I will say God did have a cameo appearance at the conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus. Other than that there was no God in this movie. Like another reviewer pointed out, the one chance to let Paul heal the dying daughter of the jailer, and Paul offers the skills of Luke "the best surgeon in Rome." There is power in salvation and in the life of the true believer. I'm afraid that if this movie doesn't turn people away from Jesus, that it will keep the lost "christian" in his deception. I know from experience from praying multiple times as a child for salvation. I never knew God or his power. I even thought to myself in high school "if Jesus were Lord, wouldn't you feel God?" So many today teach "it's not like that for everyone, it's not about feeeeelings". Really? So you can't feel fruit of the Spirit? The Holy presence, peace love for strangers, patience, conviction unlike ever before salvation? If salvation for you didn't bring you to shame and tears in the Holy presence of God...only to be filled with peace and holiness after crying out for forgiveness? Does God bring peace in an instance when they are down? Do they lose that peace and holy desires, and are filled with flesh when they sin? And also get that peace back in an instance when asking for forgiveness? " For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance"… Expand

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TheQuietGamerSep 29, 2018

Beaten bodies, bloody hands, and corpses burning in the streets. This is a lot darker and more grim in tone than anything else from Affirm Films. The movie draws a parallel between the events of Rome during the reign of Nero and the thingsBeaten bodies, bloody hands, and corpses burning in the streets. This is a lot darker and more grim in tone than anything else from Affirm Films. The movie draws a parallel between the events of Rome during the reign of Nero and the things that are happening today. The message is to stay strong in your faith when things are spiraling out of control because of those in power. It does so in the form of a character study of Paul during his final days.

As interesting and potentially relevant as this idea could have been, the potential is squandered by how unexciting the material ends up being. The acting is generally pretty good. I just had no reason to care about these characters. Nothing really happens but a bunch of dull conversations in some great looking (for the budget) locations. It's depictions of persecution offer the occasional glimpses of life through shock value. It never pushes the envelope too far though. Most of the more violent displays of torture take place off-screen.

As an analysis of today's current political and social climate that offers an alternative way of combating a system you don't agree with rather than rioting in the streets or acting like a moron on social media, it's somewhat successful. As a source of entertainment however, it fails rather miserably. I applaud the continued effort of trying to make faith-based films subvert expectations by exploring new directions, but this was boring.… Expand