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Paul, Apostle of Christ
2018 108 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.3
Drama, History
Director: Andrew Hyatt
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Description
Luke risks his life to visit Paul in a Roman prison, where the apostle awaits execution under Nero. As Paul reflects on his past and the Christian community faces persecution, Luke resolves to record the story of the early church.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$17.56M
Worldwide:
$26.08M
Starring
Jim Caviezel
Actor
James Faulkner
Actor
Olivier Martinez
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Paul, Apostle of Christ is a polarizing religious drama that garners praise for its high-quality production values and sincere performances. However, it faces significant criticism for its historical inaccuracies, lack of narrative depth, and a screenplay that some find overly preachy or emotionally detached.
| Production | Technical elements such as cinematography, lighting, and costume design are expertly crafted and visually polished. | |
| Adaptation | The film frequently diverges from historical and biblical records, utilizing creative liberties that undermine its claim to accuracy. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being narratively thin and overly reliant on didactic, preachy dialogue. | |
| Acting | Performances are a point of contention; some viewers find the cast compelling and immersive, while others feel the characters lack genuine personal growth and depth. |