Review of King of Kings (1961) by Abel D — 29 Mar 2013

Despite the narration being a tad excessive at points, and the odd moment of 'tell, don't show the powers of Jesus', Nicholas Ray's vision of Christ's life boasts great, powerful music from the maestro Rozsa (also responsible for El Cid and Ben Hur), an epic visual scope that fits this story well and allows for some beautiful cinematography and grand sets, a strong cast with the likes of Jeffrey Hunter, Rip Torn and Robert Ryan embodying biblical icons so well you forget you're watching actors, and an interesting take on Judas, played more as a man conflicted between two ideologies, than just a traitor.