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Paul, Apostle of Christ
PG (SINGAPORE)
2018
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Paul, Apostle of Christ
Positive Reviews
18
Negative reviews
9
Average Rating
2.9
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3.0
Such an odd conceit could theoretically work, but surely it would be more sensible to just make Raging Bull.
Av Club
2.0
Its quite a cinematically accomplished endeavor: The production design, costumes, and cinematography are all beautifully executed.
Common Sense Media
2.5
But this is not a sensationalistic film in the slightest, choosing instead to dramatize the deep feelings conversion, doubt, forgiveness that tend to ..
Variety
2.5
Otherwise, the films simple, redundant, but valuable moral lesson to its audience finds comfortable enough expression in an aesthetic thats banal but ..
3.8
A portrait of the titular Christian convert and leader of the early church as he faces imprisonment and martyrdom at the hands of Roman oppressors, th ..
2.5
Its hard to believe that such a version of the story would not have had a significantly greater effect on the target audience for this kind of faith b ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Too restrained, perhaps, to have made more of an impression in theaters, Andrew Hyatts Paul, Apostle of Christ is easily the class act of the years Ch ..
1.5
As the key man on the ground for Jesus in the early days of Christianity, yet one who had vigorously persecuted Christians preconversion, Paul would b ..
2.0
The pictures ambience is assisted by the Maltese locations, which add a sense of visual authenticity, and Luciano Capozzis costumes, while Gerardo Mad ..
One Guys Opinion
4.5
But to go full bore Grand Guignol with the material might alienate the films intended audience.
Village Voice
2.5
Handsomely mounted but dramatically flat account of the last days of the Apostle while in prison in Rome.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Even so, and as happens with the interactions with Martinezs prefect, Faulkner manages to convey the weight and gravity of those past actions in compl ..
Screen It
2.5
Fails to fully develop the stakes at hand, but it features more thoughtful world building than most faith based films, as well as a bracing honesty ab ..
The Wrap
3.8
One of the films greatest strengths is its visual execution, which bathes characters in dramatic light and shadow.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
And so it goes in a film that labours hard under the weight of its earnest intentions.
Smh
2.0
This tale is sheer nonsense, a Hollywood twist not appropriate to the seriousness of the subject.While the film does show the dire straits in which Ch ..
Tony Medley
2.5
It seems more antiquated than relevant from a filmmaking perspective.
Aisle Seat
2.5
A harsher script edit that forced characters to get to the point of a scene more quickly might have helped, as might more of a focus on the life of Pa ..
Forbes
3.0
Though there are a few subplots involving healing, miracles and First Century Roman politics which usher in some dodgy acting, the substance to be fou ..
Herald Sun
4.0
The power within its performances makes its preach that much more potent.
Matts Movie Reviews
3.1
While a film based upon early Paul wouldnt exactly be unique, it seems rather inevitable that theologians, preachers and purists will be less likely t ..
3.8
Costumes, sets, cinematography and editing are all first rate. Affirm Films presents a film written and 0directed by Andrew Hyatt.
Chicago Sun Times
1.5
And thats about it in terms of a story for Paul, Apostle of Christ.
Film Journal International ..
5.0
Watching this film about history and drama will remain in your mind and thoughts days after seeing it in the theater.Dont miss it.
Review Express
1.0
Full of big laughs, its a great date film for teens and parents alike.
Tiny Url
4.5
The cinema of Holy Week does not necessarily have to be a hair shirt for the eyes, but this film is and with viciousness.
El Pais (Spain)
3.0
Fresh. Barely. Some Christian movies are very good. Others have more in common with Hallmark TV channel movies. This one lies somewhere in between.
Tri City Herald
3.0
Pauls story, as this film proves, has enough drama, emotion, and spectacle to capture any binge watcher.Ill happily take the two hours it offers.
World Wng
1.3
Overall, a faith based, snuff flick with little appeal beyond the Bible thumping demographic.
Baret News Wire
2.0
Its not the unmade epic about the life of Paul of Tarsus many would like to see, but what it is is worthwhile in its own right.
Nc Register
3.0
I leave you in peace and wish you happy moviegoing experiences, Jacob Harris of Austin
My States Man
3.0
He dilutes the dramatic impact of the events that shaped the man he was to become.
Times of Malta
3.0
The film is atmospheric and dont expect rich togas, this is plain homespun here.
Phantom Tollbooth
3.0
A conventional but emotionally honest take on this story. Jim Caviezels performance is a stand out and the emotional anchor of the film. Full Review i ..
El Nuevo DÃa (Puerto Rico ..
1.5
You can expect some violence and disturbing imagery, though nothing that will have you on the edge of your seat. But you wont have any tear jerking mo ..
Channel 24
4.5
It doesnt have to be a grand gesturecoffee and conversation could be the first date.This new documentary from Paulist Productions and Family Theater i ..
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