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Risen
2016 107 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.0
Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Mystery
Director: Kevin Reynolds
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Description
Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$36.88M
Worldwide:
$46.1M
Starring
Joseph Fiennes
Actor
Tom Felton
Actor
Peter Firth
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Risen is generally regarded as an earnest, modest-budget biblical drama that successfully uses a Roman investigator's perspective to offer a fresh, grounded entry point into the resurrection narrative. While praised for its historical atmosphere and avoidance of excessive dogma, opinions diverge significantly on whether the film remains a compelling detective thriller or devolves into a predictable, simplistic sermon.
| Originality | The decision to frame the resurrection story as a detective investigation from a Roman perspective provides a unique and engaging entry point for viewers. | |
| Production | Authentic locations, practical effects, and detailed period costumes successfully ground the film in a believable historical atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Joseph Fiennes' performance as the tribune Clavius is polarizing, with some viewers finding him a compelling anchor and others viewing the portrayal as uninsightful or lacking nuance. | |
| Screenplay | The film is admired by some for its sincere, understated approach to faith, while others find the screenplay too schematic and reliant on formulaic religious messaging. | |
| Pacing | The transition from a mystery-driven first half to a more predictable, faith-focused conclusion leaves audiences divided on the film's overall narrative effectiveness. |