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2012-05-17 05:48:31

humbled with love

LOVED this movie!!! Watched the 2 hour version and thoroughly enjoyed it with some tears. Very profound and humbling. Highly recommended!

2012-05-16 12:31:59

The Gospel of John

This review is from: The Gospel of John (DVD) This was one of the best "Jesus" films I've seen. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the life of Christ.

2012-05-13 17:24:23

Sencilla y fiel al evangelio

Una película de bajo presupuesto, pero sencilla y hermosa a la vez. Tal vez un poco larga en metraje la versión de 3 horas. Se hecha un poco de menos un mayor presupuesto para efectos especiales. Pues Nada hay en la tierra que sea más maravilloso y espectacular que la historia de Jesucristo.

2012-05-13 02:46:20

Amazing movie

This movie was sent to my mother and I this past Christmas from my sister. When I watched it I was just amazed at how accurate it is and how it stayed with the entire New Testament Gospel of John...word for word. It did not add Hollywood trim or interpretations. It was straight scripture...but yet a movie. The actors that portray Jesus, Peter, John and the other disciples put you right there. It just really moved my heart and soul and rekindled my relationship with Christ all over again...to my first love.

sonya9398 2012-05-06 13:33:45

The movie was a wonderful 3 hours on the Gospel of John!!!

This movie was accurate except for when Jesus Christ said he was thirstywhen he was upon the cross, they gave him vinegar not wine. But the moviealso depicted Mary Magdalen at the Last Supper. Although there is nomention of her at the Last Supper, she was always spoke about as thoughshewas always with Jesus Christ. But overall it was an excellent movie!! Iwill definitely be going into my collection of movies at home to watchmanytimes over!!!

2012-05-06 06:09:28

A deeply moving masterpiece.

"The Gospel of John" is one of the best films I seen during the last few years. As a word-for-word interpretation of the gospel from the Good News Bible, TGOJ gives a faithful representation of the Gospel According to John. Henry Ian Cusick, I believe, is one of the best actors ever to play Jesus (ranking in the company of Robert Powell in "Jesus of Nazareth" and "The Passion of the Christ's" Jim Caviezel), and Christopher Plummer's narration is also powerful. I know it's been noted here before, but I'll go ahead and say it again anyway: TGOJ and "The Passion..." make great companion films to each other, with one film focusing on the crucifixion of Jesus and the hours leading up to it, while the other movie focuses on His life, teachings and ministry. Both movies are great, although I would have loved to have seen TGOJ get as much exposure as "The Passion."

2012-05-04 22:11:19

The best I've seen

This is the best version of the gospel on video I've ever seen. The actor playing Jesus brings a new yet more accurate reflection of what I believe is the true personality of the Lord. Jason

2012-05-04 00:05:57

An awesoe rendition of the best book of the Bible!

This review is from: The Gospel of John (DVD) I really liked the background music and the fact that it is entirely narrated and acted out according to the Scriptures themselves.

2012-04-28 15:37:36

Just Great!

This review is from: The Gospel of John (DVD) This DVD on the Book of John is so professionally done; and top notch acting (the actor portraying Jesus has been on the series "24" as well as many other credits).More important, the dialogue is verbatim what we find in the Gospel of John. And when you see this fantastic Gospel put into action with realistic settings, great production and acting, it becomes even more alive and inspiritional.It is the best video on any book of the Bible or Bible related film that I have seen (with the possible exception of the Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston!)!Dale Smith, Lebanon, IN

imercado 2012-04-28 00:10:57

I felt like we were really there!

In the simple words of my 7 year old child, "I felt like we were reallythere!". Indeed, Gospel of John enables the viewer to not only feel likeaneyewitness to the events that transpired during Jesus' earthly ministry,butalso to experience beautifully narrated scripture from John's Gospel thatisseamlessly woven throughout the entire film.This film presents a rare opportunity to immerse yourself within TheGreatest Story Ever Told and to allow you heart to be drawn nearer to Godand his one and only Son. Don't miss it!

2012-04-25 10:09:03

Word for word what the Bible says

My husband and I love this movie. You can follow along with the movie in your Bible, it is word for word. I love that !! It helped me understand so much more when I was able to hear and watch the Word of God. I encourage everyone to watch this movie.

2012-04-24 13:54:19

The Gospel of John

The information and portrayals were very nicely done. Some of the dramatizations are among the best I've ever seen. The depiction of the cruficifictioned was weak but that holds true for most re-enactments that have been produced. This is a good production overall that I would not hesitate to recommend.

2012-04-22 15:50:40

THE BEST visual presentation of the Gospel ever!

I originally rented this DVD from Hollywood video with trepidation. What I expected was a typical cheesy "bathrobe" production; what I got was a VISUALLY ACCURATE, THEOLOGICALLY SOUND and WELL ACTED word-for-word presentation of the Gospel. I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD ABOUT THIS MOVIE! I have since bought numerous copies to give away as gifts and am currently using it as the basis for an adult study at the church where I teach. My favorite is the portrayal of John the Baptist. They got the Crucifixion correct. And Jesus is no whimp! Get it! You won't be sorry!

2012-04-22 06:41:23

Great movie!

This movie was quite interesting and was a very entertaining and interesting take on Jesus' life and ministries. It's mostly a summary of Jesus, his teachings, through the eyes and perspective of John. This story being named The Gospel of John summarizes Jesus' life and presents the story of his life through the perspective of a disciple of sorts...and does show many of the most popular and well known stories such as the wedding Jesus and his disciples attended where he turns the water into wine, how he chose his disciples, his frustration with the people and the use of the temple when they were using it as a "marketplace" together with the story of many people in various areas discovering that he was in fact the Messiah that they had waited so long for. The narration was at first strange but helpful with many scenes that needed further interpretation. The movie also notes stories such as the crippled man waiting on his own miracle so he would be able to walk and Jesus healed him. There as a governmental official whose son was dying and Jesus was able to heal him. He was able to prove himself as the Messiah via his miracles he preformed. The story of the loaves and the fishes is one of the most famous stories of Jesus which is also noted in this film. Through the help of God, he was able to provide, and perform miracles so that others could eat and drink without having to go without. All of these miracles were a complete test of faith. The entire movie is very emotional as Jesus is strongly trying to spread his word of love and it's a very interesting story line even for those who are not of the Christian faith. The movie is very easy to follow, and it's definitely authentic as to the teachings that are truly in the bible. The movie shows a very dramatic and attention-grabbing end to Jesus' life, via the crucifixion, and portrays the pain and suffering that he went through in order to act as the Messiah of God, and the earthly proxy to "The Almighty". The resurrection is also the last impression left upon the viewer and the hope that God did in fact allow him to rise again and join him in Heaven.

Richardson 2012-04-18 19:16:13

Awesome and accurate portrayal of the Son of God.

A long movie, with long dialogues. But those dialogues establish theclaimsof Jesus of Nazareth.For seekers of Truth, this is a must-see.For entertainment seekers, this film has a little for you.No drama is higher than when God became Man and walked among us, then diedto buy forgiveness for our sins!Highest recommendation!

Benjamin Kittleson 2012-04-18 14:04:47

Inspired

If you've seen "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and enjoyed it even a littlebit as a piece of biblical story-telling, then you will love this versionofJohn's Gospel. It does run a bit long, but boy do they make Jesus thefriend and Lord that you've probably always imagined Him tobe.I saw it two days ago, and I'll see it again tomorrow. When it comes outonDVD, this one will definitely go into the collection.

2012-04-13 01:43:18

Well done piece on John

If you are looking for an accurate version of the gospel of John, then this is your DVD. It's well acted and enjoyable to watch. It's a little long to see in one sitting--it's some three hours in length--but what's nice about the DVD is that you can shut it off and come back next time. This is the entire gospel, or 21 biblical chapters in total. It beats reading it on your own, and in three hours you have lived through a book of the Bible! Henry Ian Cusick is a bit serious for the part, as I'm not convinced Jesus was as dour as he portrays, but generally he does a fine job. The crucifixion portrayl is nowhere near as graphic as The Passion of the Christ, yet the DVD box says that it receives a "PG-13" rating because of "violence involving the crucifixion." However, I had no problem letting my three young girls see this film in the theater.One minor criticism is the choice of Bible translation that was used, which was the Good News Bible. I'm wondering why a translation like the readable NIV wasn't utilized. The NIV was used in the Matthew videos, and I just think it reads much better. The weakest chapter was the reading of John 1, which was disappointing, to say the least. Otherwise, this is a fine film and is worth the price to keep this set in your library. I also recommend the Matthew videos.

schuhj 2012-04-12 07:50:47

One of the best depictions of the Bible

The production values of this film are first rate. My only quibble is whythey cast such an Anglo-looking actor in the title role. The most strikingpoint made was to set so much of the "action" in the city of Jerusalem.Theconfrontations between Jesus and the authorities make the crucifixion muchmore understandable. "John" has Jesus make many visits to the city, unlikethe synoptics. who portray him as a Galilean country preacher. The lengthofthe film works against it since one is ill advised to buy the large cokesbefore going in, as there is no break.

2012-04-06 06:17:54

great portrayal of Jesus

Loved the movie, the character of Jesus a man born in Peru, having 3 sons with beautiful biblical names, is probably a christian himself. The Lord is certainly glorified through him.I had a small problem with the rest of the cast, like why wasn't Peter (Daniel) playing Judas, (wouldn't have to over and under-act so much) and the supposedly intelligent Nathanael was played by an actor who looked just the opposite...my little daughter said: well, he's gotto be the laughingstock.So in my opinion the cast was better in the old Jesus Film, but both the Jesus characters were equally good.I guess it's just like in reality...Jesus is perfect, and the rest of us...well....thanks for the great movie....make more please

2012-04-05 20:13:43

It is always a good thing to use word for word from The Bible

I may perfer KJV,or NIV,or even more acurate NASB versions and I do own many others as well, over TEV. The point is that of reaching others with Jesus. Yes some have said it was deliverd wrong or actors where not middle eastern ect.. I just want those who claim Christ too keep on looking at Him the way that keeps them as His followers. The Bible and The Bible only has power for others to find Truth. If you want someone to put the gospel in there own words, film makers can do that and have in the past. But as for me I may share one on one maybe with others, but make no mistake on this, The movie is great in that it gose direct from the Bible, and thats what I will encurage the film makers to do. Oh yes to all those that disagree on versions The Bible says "so will My word be that I speak. It will not return to me empty but it will accomplish what I want and achieve what I had in mind."(Isaiah 55:11, William F. Beck.An American Translation.)So I say next to the Bible this is great even just to listen to, it is the Bible with maybe not so much perefact on your picture of it. I pray that thay keep films with film makers not useing anything but Scripure alone.