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Paul, Apostle of Christ proves a well-intentioned yet disappointingly diffuse interpretation of a Bible story whose flashes of potential never come close to living up to the source material.
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A somber, moving portrait of one of the early church's most significant figures, who led the way at a time when Christians were being burned alive in the streets of Rome, or condemned to death in the arena. Jun 14, 2018 | Full Review…
A somber, moving portrait of one of the early church's most significant figures, who led the way at a time when Christians were being burned alive in the streets of Rome, or condemned to death in the arena.
Justin Chang
Largely devoid of sensationalism, a film that delves quietly into substantive issues of belief and forgiveness. Mar 27, 2018 | Full Review…
Largely devoid of sensationalism, a film that delves quietly into substantive issues of belief and forgiveness.
Bilge Ebiri
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 about the difficulty of reconciling idealistic credos with a harsh and unforgiving world. Mar 22, 2018 | Full Review…
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 about the difficulty of reconciling idealistic credos with a harsh and unforgiving world.
Inkoo Kang
A few minutes of thriller-like tension early on gives way to a lot of tediously scripted scenes of whisper-acting that rarely breathe life and humanity into what should be a potent turning point story in a religion's history. Mar 22, 2018 | Full Review…
A few minutes of thriller-like tension early on gives way to a lot of tediously scripted scenes of whisper-acting that rarely breathe life and humanity into what should be a potent turning point story in a religion's history.
Robert Abele
Caviezel gives a stoic performance as the brave and selfless Luke. Lynch and Whalley are excellent as the husband and wife Christian community leaders Aquila and Priscilla. Costumes, sets, cinematography and editing are all first-rate. Mar 22, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Caviezel gives a stoic performance as the brave and selfless Luke. Lynch and Whalley are excellent as the husband and wife Christian community leaders Aquila and Priscilla. Costumes, sets, cinematography and editing are all first-rate.
Richard Roeper
"Paul, Apostle of Christ" struggles to find a compelling entry point to a critical period in the early Christian church ... Mar 22, 2018 | Full Review…
"Paul, Apostle of Christ" struggles to find a compelling entry point to a critical period in the early Christian church ...
Peter Debruge
He [Andrew Hyatt] dilutes the dramatic impact of the events that shaped the man he was to become. Feb 8, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
He [Andrew Hyatt] dilutes the dramatic impact of the events that shaped the man he was to become.
Paula Fleri-Soler
The film is atmospheric and don't expect rich togas, this is plain homespun here. Jul 2, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The film is atmospheric and don't expect rich togas, this is plain homespun here.
Marie Asner
This drama is based on the Bible. May 20, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
This drama is based on the Bible.
Linda Cook
"An impressively made and portrayed story of forgiveness and faith during a time of fear and persecution." May 5, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
"An impressively made and portrayed story of forgiveness and faith during a time of fear and persecution."
Matthew Pejkovic
Chalk this dreary biblical drama up as a worthy companion piece to Mary Magdalene. Apr 26, 2018 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review…
Chalk this dreary biblical drama up as a worthy companion piece to Mary Magdalene.
Jim Schembri
The cinema of Holy Week does not necessarily have to be a hair shirt for the eyes, but this film is and with viciousness. [Full Review in Spanish] Apr 10, 2018 | Full Review…
The cinema of Holy Week does not necessarily have to be a hair shirt for the eyes, but this film is and with viciousness. [Full Review in Spanish]
Jordi Costa
Paul: Apostle of Christ is an inspiring film about the trials and tribulations faced by the early church. As the Apostle Paul awaits execution the Church of Rome sends for Luke to help him and get his guidance on whether they should persevere in the face of Roman persecution or flee the city. Jim Caviezel gives an incredible performance and is backed by a strong supporting cast, including Olivier Martinez and Joanne Whalley. And the film has a powerful message about overcoming hate with love and sacrificing for one's beliefs. Also, the sets and costumes are especially well-done, helping to create an authentic feel for the time period. Still, there are a few narrative issues, with Paul's backstory being awkwardly inserted in flashbacks throughout the film. Yet despite having a few weaknesses, Paul: Apostle of Christ is an extraordinarily compelling biblical drama.
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