Jordana Walsh I am usually not a fan of too many Christian movies because of the often cringe-worthy acting, directing, overly obvious and predictable story lines (obviously not applicable to historical movies), etc. However, this movie, from the acting, to the cinematography and story line was absolutely riveting and simply beautiful. I highly recommend it. I usually do not write reviews, but I was so moved by this movie that I felt it was appropriate to do so. I plan to buy the DVD because I loved this film so much, I want to own it. It's now one of my top movies along with Funny Face, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Quo Vadis, The Greatest Story Ever told, and the Passion. I felt it was a much stronger and much better film than Risen, which struggled, in my opinion, in the story line even with such talented cast. The young Messiah is a fabulous movie, the casting was perfect and the actor that played Jesus was excellent. The film does a great job of portraying how Christ as fully human and fully God, "continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him". Luke 2:40. I felt the marketing for this movie felt short, maybe due to budget constraints, but I did not see as much of it on social media, or even advertisements. I hope it makes enough on DVD sales because I would like to see more movies like it. I hope this review is helpful and wish everyone a wonderful week!

bja-58212 A wonderful movie. The Young Messiah is well performed, well directed and beautifully shot. Each actor is to be commended in their performance. The message of redemption, which is at the heart of Christianity, is beautifully shown when the Roman soldier, Severus, haunted by his past actions in Bethlehem, defies Herod's orders to kill Jesus and lets him go. This facing up to and acknowledgement that, at the end of the day, we are all responsible for our own decisions/actions is a lesson relevant to us all today.Some people have criticised the movie for what they call 'Biblical inaccuracies'. However, the film states very clearly - on screen - in writing - that it depicts an IMAGINED year in the life of Jesus as a child. The Bible itself does not record the childhood of Jesus so therefore the movie cannot really be accused of contradicting it.

quincytheodore The story of Jesus' childhood may not be particularly well known compared to his more grand birth or ascension, although it does have a few appealing aspects. "The Young Messiah" tries to showcase the burden of destiny through the eyes of a child. It's not an extravagant story, but a more humble one with small production.Most of the focus rests on Adam Greaves-Neal who plays the young Jesus, it's a lot to expect from a child actor. He performs on few better occasions, even though not every sequence can convey the weight. Still, the movie's hook is about innocence, and for that effect the simple casting might just work.Sean Bean plays as a Centurion who works for Herod, the king who is afraid he will be dethroned by prophesied messiah. Sean Bean has done so many of similar roles, he looks like he is in the right era. There's also slight inclusion of heavy subject but it's well in the realm of family viewing.Cinematography works in the scale it's designated in. The movie mainly transpires in small villages or medium sized town, which keeps the visual manageable. Along with the humor and mild theme, this is an accessible take on the famous life. It won't provide much philosophical content although it would be a decent family friendly drama.

topeka Young Messiah is a fictional tale about JC. It has almost nothing to do with the Gospels, and what little does line up is subject to a strong literary license. i.e. It's not Scriptural at all. The title - btw - should be a clue. According to earlier reviews, some of this arises from non-canonical texts. Those reviewers should read those non-canonical texts before commenting, since the only consistency between those texts and the film are vaguely similar notions - like raising a boy from the dead. ... The film has less relation to those texts than to the Gospels. The texts in question are the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, James and Matthew. If you cannot handle a 'fiction' about JC, don't see the flick.On the other hand, the flick is clean. The casting is brilliant. The actors and actresses do a first rate job. At no point does anyone do anything disrespectful. The music is first rate, if not as memorable as some. The film was shot on location in Italy, and could easily be the Holy Land during a wetter clime. ... In other words, if one leaves his biases and bigotry at home, one might enjoy a flick that would remind one of an old 50's bible epic.