Mary Magdalene
2018, Drama, 2h
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Mary Magdalene has obvious reverence for its subject; unfortunately, it lacks enough momentum or depth of character to make her story interesting. Read critic reviews
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Neither Rooney Mara (as Mary) nor Joaquin Phoenix (as Jesus) are especially compelling.
March 25, 2020 | Full Review… -
It is so slow and so boring.
September 27, 2019 | Full Review… -
This is a noble effort, but ultimately Mary Magdalene isn't much less of a mystery than she was at the start of the journey.
May 3, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Mary Magdalene presents a feminist defense of Mary and more shading to Jesus's other apostles, but its particular method of world-building does little in terms of impact.
May 1, 2019 | Full Review… -
It's a well-meaning, good-looking effort - but those elements don't necessarily make for good watching. One needs to be in the mood for this sort of thing.
April 19, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
There's exactly one image in the film that reflects a modicum of directorial imagination...
April 18, 2019 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Mary Magdalene
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Apr 12, 2020Mary Magdalene is feminist reinterpretation of the Gospel story through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. Rebelling against her family, a young woman from Magdala becomes a follower of a revolutionary rabbi named Jesus and forms a unique bond with him. Starring Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film has a strong cast that gives some impressive performances (especially Mara). Drawing from the 2016 Apostle of Apostles Vatican decree, Mary is depicted as a 13th apostle who sees Jesus' vision clearer than the others. And, there are clear Gnostic influences in how Jesus' teachings are interpreted. Still, the storytelling is remarkably well-done, as are the sets and costumes. It's not the traditional Gospel telling and is a little theologically suspect, yet Mary Magdalene is a compelling character drama that presents an interesting vision of this immortal tale.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Sep 13, 2018For a film about Mary Magdalene, there is sadly too much here about Jesus Christ and "God's design" and not enough about herself, as she becomes little more than a passive spectator in a story that poorly tries to depict life as a woman in such a strongly patriarchal society.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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