Though its enjoyment level [obviously] comes with a prerequisite of belief system, a fine film-portraiture of Christ: world-immersion, effective cinematography, striking recreation of Messiah’s presence by Diogo’s gentle & compassionate warmth. 7.1/10.
[category:drama/religion/periodhistorical,date:2014-12-07,rate:7.1,type:movies]
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Category: Religion
Life of Pi (2012)
A breathtaking translation of the famed “uncinematizable” novel to screen with groundbreaking VFX, phenomenal Khan-led performances, and Hindu-authentic sacredness-of-nature themes invoking powerful emotion and religious zeal. 9/10.
[category:drama/actionadventure/religion/coming-of-age/lgbtq-minority/fantasy,date:2012-12-07,rate:9,type:movies]
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Noah (2014)
A cinematographically-striking, visionary modern portrayal of the biggest story ever told with the biggest scale imaginable in apocalyptica w. strong performances; belief system-relying, but the most cinematic biblicism ever on big screen. 7.9/10.
[category:actionadventure/science-fiction/fantasy/drama/periodhistorical/blockbusters/horror/survival/apocalyptica/religion,date:2014-01-30,rate:7.9,type:movies]
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The Nun (2018)
Thinly-chopped, tonally-unbalanced, diluted, and basic in [nevertheless-effective] jump scares from viral trailer campaign, TN’s breathtaking Romanian fogset church backdrop, fine castings, & origin of The Conjuring staple makes it passable. 6.2/10.
[category:horror/periodhistorical/religion/prequels,date:2018-03-03,rate:6.2,type:movies]
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All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)
A showcase of a new technicolor system bathes the canvas in iridescence with a strong vocal cast, but the film wastes its fascinating early premise of a religion-instructive film for children w. man’s best friend on a contrived, flat plotline. 3.5/10.
[category:animation/actionadventure/kids-family/religion,date:1989-10-18,rate:3.5,type:movies]
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Castaway (2000)
A parable on the power of nature, futility of plans, and mankind’s primal-need for social interaction, Castaway juxtaposes time and routine with its survival-antithesis for a beautifully-acted, elemental case-study on God & the mystery of life. 8.8/10.
[category:drama/survival/religion/psychological,date:2000-09-15,rate:8.8,type:movies]
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