Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, 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.
Acting
Joseph Fiennes carries skepticism like armor that slowly rusts.
Production
Malta locations that smell convincingly of Roman anxiety.
Direction
Reynolds treats resurrection like a crime scene, not a sermon.
Director
Kevin Reynolds
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kevin Reynolds previously directed 'Waterworld' and 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' — this is his unlikely trinity of water, woods, and now holy sand.
The film inverts the biblical epic: instead of believers convincing doubters, a doubter hunts believers and becomes the convinced. Cliff Curtis's Yeshua barely speaks, making him more radiant mystery than character.
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