[GreyFriar]

I’m undecided on whether or not I’m going to see this movie. Based upon the tv advertisements, it sounds like a modern version of “The Robe,” written by Lloyd C. Douglas in 1942.

In 1953 it was made into a movie staring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature and Michael Rennie, with Dean Jagger, Jay Robinson, Richard Boone, and Jeff Morrow. The Robe had one sequel, Demetrius and the Gladiators.

[11th_VA]

I'm a lover of history, all history. The depiction of the crucifixion from a Roman soldiers point of view, and the battle scene with Jewish Zealots was enough to get me in.

But the movie is so much more. Excellent story, amazing sets with period detail, and great panaramic scenery.

If you love only what I mentioned above, you'll love the movie

[DoodleDawg]

I’m undecided on whether or not I’m going to see this movie. Based upon the tv advertisements, it sounds like a modern version of “The Robe,” written by Lloyd C. Douglas in 1942.

We saw it last night and to compare "Risen" to "The Robe" is like comparing "Star Wars" to "Plan 9 From Outer Space". It is a really excellent movie; well written, well acted, and well directed. It could have gone wrong in so many ways but it didn't. I've seen just about all of the Academy Award nominees for this year and I'd place "Risen" over half of them.