‘Risen’: The Passion as a Police Procedural

This film is a riveting ‘what-if’ take on the Resurrection through the eyes of a Roman tribune.
‘Risen’: The Passion as a Police Procedural
Clavius (Joseph Fiennes, R), in "Risen." Sony Pictures Releasing
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PG-13 | 1h 47m | Drama, Mystery, Action, Historical Fiction | Feb. 19, 2016

There are claims in TV spots and trailers that “Risen” is the best movie about Jesus Christ since “The Passion of the Christ.” This is a bold statement that is, for the most part, accurate. Since the release of “The Passion” two decades ago, corporate and independent studios via both the large and small screen jumped on the Christian cinematic bandwagon—a genre that, in actuality, has been around since movies began and has never been fully dormant.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.