Review of The Young Messiah (2016) by Fadeblack — 14 Apr 2017

A very positive, uplifting, and fulfilling film, based on Anne Rice's brilliant (and yes, better) book about the early years of Jesus Christ. Strong acting holds this up, and thematically it is perfectly in line with Christ's message of hope, light, and reaching out to God. There is a bit of an issue with the lack of suspense, as the plot does not really find a way to heighten the tension and conflict enough to make up for the very well known ending, but regardless, a good film for sure.

The hate is of course coming from atheists and Bible-belt conservatives alike, which are two groups that are always head-to-head for most ignorant on any subject they talk about, yet sadly their views are the loudest.