Review of Mary Magdalene (2018) by Frame R — 26 Mar 2018
This film is practically a masterpiece. It begins by showing the deep concern for people that Mary has. The start of the film shows her assisting a woman to give birth by saying she is there for the woman and lying down with her.
The film shows her as an empathetic and merciful woman time and time again. She leaves her family and follows Jesus because she is too restricted in her fishing village and cannot even go to the synagogue to pray when she would like to.
Visually, this film is stunning. There is no attempt to recreate Jesus' speeches exactly as they are recorded in the New Testament. Rather, the spirit of what he said is conveyed. For example, the "Blessed are the poor in spirit" teaching is summarized.
The Last Supper Scene is relatively brief, and does not include the words, "Take, eat, this is my body." I would say this movie is a complete masterpiece, except that I felt Joaquin Phoenix was not completely committed to the role of Jesus.
Whereas Rooney Mara shone as Mary Magdalene. A remarkable performance by Rooney Mara.
This review of Mary Magdalene (2018) was written by Frame R on 26 Mar 2018.
Mary Magdalene has generally received mixed reviews.
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