Risen

Name: Risen
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Released: February 19, 2016
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Antonio Gil, Cliff Curtis, Joseph Fiennes, Luis Callejo, María Botto

2016

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: February 19, 2016 | PG-13

Starring: Antonio Gil, Cliff Curtis, Joseph Fiennes, Luis Callejo, María Botto, Peter Firth, Richard Atwill, Stewart Scudamore, Tom Felton

Summary: Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius (Tom Felton), are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.

Director: Kevin Reynolds

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 107 min

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Soren Andersen

Feb 18, 2016

With intelligence and great moviemaking skill, [Reynolds] has created a classic variation on a venerated ancient theme. Read full review

Peter Keough

Feb 18, 2016

As played by Fiennes, who has the aquiline face and piercing eyes of Max Van Sydow, Clavius is no pushover. You believe his disbelief, so when it wavers, yours might as well. Read full review

Justin Chang

Feb 18, 2016

Whether or not it triggers a craze for divinely inspired detective stories, Risen makes a decent case for itself as the “Columbo” of the genre: It’s amiable, creaky and not remotely predicated on the element of surprise. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Feb 18, 2016

The film, directed and co-written by Kevin Reynolds ("Fandango," um, "Waterworld"), is a nice-enough telling of the Resurrection of Jesus, which at times seems like it also wants to be a Very Special Episode of "CSI: Jerusalem." It's well-made and well-acted. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Feb 18, 2016

Refreshingly unpretentious, Risen reimagines the Gospel as an ancient Roman cop movie. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Feb 18, 2016

Give the Sony Pictures-backed Affirm Films and Risen director and co-writer Kevin Reynolds credit for making a different kind of Biblical semi-epic. Read full review

Eric Henderson

Feb 19, 2016

It's an episode of Without a Trace: Jerusalem presented with all the panache of a Trinity Broadcasting Network TV special. Read full review

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daxapi2602

Oct 29, 2019

This movie is a must-watch. It is so very well done and has the elements to really speak to your heart. This movie really brings to light the mind-disturbingly, difficult, and un-reconcilable situations the early disciples (and others) had to grapple with. The Resurrection. Especially for aThis movie is a must-watch. It is so very well done and has the elements to really speak to your heart. This movie really brings to light the mind-disturbingly, difficult, and un-reconcilable situations the early disciples (and others) had to grapple with. The Resurrection. Especially for a proud Roman.
Joseph Fiennes, the lead actor has done a marvelously great job in portraying the turmoil and chaos that goes on through His mind regarding the life-changing fact of the Resurrection. The testimony of the second guard in the tavern was raw and beautifully portrayed. Great acting performance. Fantastic work done by the script-writers. The soundtrack is beautiful. Mesmerizingly beautiful. and I have had it on repeat for days on end now! It is just that good. It takes you so well into the setting of the movie, and reminds you constantly of the first century Jewish and Roman times.
I encourage you to watch this movie and gift it to a non-believer too. What a great movie for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ!… Expand

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CaliColorado

Mar 27, 2016

This was a very well done movie (faith based or otherwise). The acting was excellent. The cinematography was very well done. The direction and editing should be applauded by all movie goers. The story line keeps the viewer intrigued... it's a fresh approach to the truth (that Jesus is). IThis was a very well done movie (faith based or otherwise). The acting was excellent. The cinematography was very well done. The direction and editing should be applauded by all movie goers. The story line keeps the viewer intrigued... it's a fresh approach to the truth (that Jesus is). I took 2 separate groups of people to this movie after watching it alone (I went to see it three times ...each time it was a blessing). I encourage all people of every walk to see this movie.… Expand

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Ninotruth

Feb 23, 2016

This is the way a faith based film should be presented to an audience that seeks this type of movie. The makers of Risen had the courage the makers of movies like Exodus gods and kings, and Noah didn't.

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Donovan84

Mar 16, 2016

As you can see from my score, I really liked this movie. The casting was spot on, Joseph Fiennes was an excellent choice for the lead. This is a faith-based movie that has none of that cheese factor that some seem to exude. Highly recommended. I hope more people go and see this, that is howAs you can see from my score, I really liked this movie. The casting was spot on, Joseph Fiennes was an excellent choice for the lead. This is a faith-based movie that has none of that cheese factor that some seem to exude. Highly recommended. I hope more people go and see this, that is how we continue to get good films. Thanks Affirmed Films.… Expand

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Tyranian

Apr 13, 2019

Pretty good take on the Resurrection that feels fresh and has good performances and echoes of Gladiator. Quite powerful at times.

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EpicLadySponge

Feb 20, 2016

While people usually enjoy movies like these, I usually try to do the same thing, but it's just that my taste most likely fails to catch anything enjoyable and good about this movie.

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KP1994

Dec 8, 2021

I ain't much into Beliefs but as a realist I find this concept not so significant like 2011 A Separation Movie.

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