The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John

Name: The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Released: November 14, 2003
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Christopher Plummer, Daniel Kash, Henry Ian Cusick

2003

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Buena Vista Home Video | Release Date: November 14, 2003 | PG-13

Starring: Christopher Plummer, Daniel Kash, Henry Ian Cusick

Summary: The story of Jesus' life as recounted by His disciple John, this three-hour epic feature film draws its audience into antiquity by way of meticulous recreation, including an original musical score complete with instrumental sounds of the time. (ThinkFilm)

Director: Philip Saville

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 125 min

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Todd McCarthy

Dramatically powerful, surprising in its strong narrative differences from previous cinematic tellings of "the greatest story" and bold in the extent to which it presents Jesus as a confrontational and threatening figure in the Judean context of the time. Read full review

Scott Foundas

It aims simply to relate a great and enveloping story -- one that may lead us to ponder the things that unite (rather than distance) peoples of differing belief systems, and may compel us to marvel at the many wonderful and horrible endeavors undertaken in the name of religion. Read full review

Ruthe Stein

Surprisingly robust. Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

This is an ideal straight-ahead version of Jesus's story, built around Christopher Plummer's offscreen narration, for people who don't already know all the details and can't follow all of "The Passion of the Christ" without a synopsis. Read full review

Keith Phipps

In the wake of T"he Passion Of The Christ," the three-hour chore takes on some positive qualities it wouldn't have had otherwise. Read full review

Lou Carlozo

Not a triumph or a tragedy, but faithful to its subject matter. And faithful, in this case, seems fitting. Read full review

Ty Burr

The Gospel of John is to "The Passion of the Christ" as tap water is to parboiled sacramental wine. Read full review

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JaredB.

Jan 17, 2007

This film is amazing! The acting, writing, direction, and production design were all brilliant. Henry Ian Cusick gives a terrific performance as Jesus. I would have to say that He's even better than Jim Caviezel, and that's saying a lot. If you haven't seen this film, I very This film is amazing! The acting, writing, direction, and production design were all brilliant. Henry Ian Cusick gives a terrific performance as Jesus. I would have to say that He's even better than Jim Caviezel, and that's saying a lot. If you haven't seen this film, I very highly recommend it.… Expand

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JacobF.

Aug 22, 2005

Just see it...you'll get it.

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mgysgt0291

Feb 13, 2014

The Gospel of John vividly portrays, word for word from the Gospel according to John, the life of Jesus from the beginning of his mission to the time just before his ascension into heaven. Superb acting, sets, costumes, and more importantly the Son of Man's message of hope comes across inThe Gospel of John vividly portrays, word for word from the Gospel according to John, the life of Jesus from the beginning of his mission to the time just before his ascension into heaven. Superb acting, sets, costumes, and more importantly the Son of Man's message of hope comes across in terms we all can understand.… Expand

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AFS.

Jun 5, 2007

Great film makes the unique character of this Gospel come through. Too bad few other films take this purist approach. Convincing acting, good cast. We need more like it.

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Jacob1986

Dec 16, 2014

This is an outstanding movie of Jesus' life. It is word for word from the Good News translation Bible, which is a good thing to do in a Bible movie. The acting and sets were very good, and it was a refreshing movie when compared to many other movies about Jesus' life. I would say theThis is an outstanding movie of Jesus' life. It is word for word from the Good News translation Bible, which is a good thing to do in a Bible movie. The acting and sets were very good, and it was a refreshing movie when compared to many other movies about Jesus' life. I would say the portrayal of Jesus is very good, and it was played with a lot of passion to honor His life story.… Expand

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Duke-Nukem

Mar 23, 2019

The story of Jesus Christ, word for word from the biblical gospel of John, which makes it so much more interesting, educational and faith strengthening. The movie looks nice and the actors are all top-notch. Henry Ian Cusick shows Jesus as a kind, warm and loving (God)man with an importantThe story of Jesus Christ, word for word from the biblical gospel of John, which makes it so much more interesting, educational and faith strengthening. The movie looks nice and the actors are all top-notch. Henry Ian Cusick shows Jesus as a kind, warm and loving (God)man with an important message, which is lost on most of his people. This movie puts the emphasis on the message of Jesus and not on the blood and carnage as in The Passion of the Christ, which was made a year later.… Expand

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MrGman2142

Sep 7, 2013

It sucks, don't get it. Don't watch. Don't look at it. Just don't.................................................................................

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