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The Virgin Mary is visited by the Angel Gabriel when she is just sixteen years old and told that she will give birth to the son of God. This is her story.
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41 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
How come I have not heard of this film before? I rate it somehow even more than 'The Passion' for it's overview of the life of Jesus, incorporating Mary's role and person.
Great charachterisation of Mary- not always so meek! Lovely view of their relationship. Very real.
Also...this film definitely brings alive the charachter of Joseph - the foster father of Jesus and other persons involved in the events of Jesus life, the disciples, Mary's parents, her cousin Elizabeth, John the Baptist, Herod, Pilate, Mary Magdalene...
The sense of the political situation at the time is put across effectively. These certainly seem 'little' people in the big power 'cogs' of the time.
To compare fairly with 'The Passion'...I guess this film whisks through the events of Christs suffering and death...however the dread of that final event certainly is there throughout... The film succeeeds in bringing through a sense of the power of that sacrifice.
Some clangers theologically - which is a pity...Mary would never have said her mother Anna would never be more merciful than God himself...! The Gospels communciate clearly that God cannot be surpassed in anything...much less mercy!
Great ending. Resurrection subtly but powerfully portrayed.How amazing that news of the Christ spreads through the world from such times, and events and very human people.
27 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is vitally important that we understand the roll Mary played in the most important events in the history of the world. It may be a Christian's impossible goal to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ - to be like Jesus. Jesus was totally human, but also totally divine. However, we must remember that Mary was totally human and only human. She answered God's call and gave her life to God - something that all Christians must also try to do.
This film is probably the best film of its type. It takes some slight liberties, but these are all excusable as they do accurately put across the position and the obvious influence Mary had. Theologically this wonderful film makes many valid points and in a very watchable and strongly moving way helps us to get closer to Mary, the mother of Jesus - The Mother of God.
A wonderful Christmas present - a wonderful film
This film is probably the best film of its type. It takes some slight liberties, but these are all excusable as they do accurately put across the position and the obvious influence Mary had. Theologically this wonderful film makes many valid points and in a very watchable and strongly moving way helps us to get closer to Mary, the mother of Jesus - The Mother of God.
A wonderful Christmas present - a wonderful film
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I had mixed feelings about this film before watching it.
Will it be as good as The Passion Of The Christ?
Well it was a beautiful and emotional film.
I cried with Mary and also found the story very moving seeing it through the eyes of the Mother Of Jesus.
I would put it up there with The Passion Of The Christ.
Will it be as good as The Passion Of The Christ?
Well it was a beautiful and emotional film.
I cried with Mary and also found the story very moving seeing it through the eyes of the Mother Of Jesus.
I would put it up there with The Passion Of The Christ.
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Vivid depiction of Jesus' life and death
Great film. Very vivid scenes of Jesus' death. I have shown to school children, but make sure you forewarn them about graphic scenes and talk through them/give them the option to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by KateZB
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The service was excellent and the price was very competitive price. The parcel was received promptly too. Thank you for the excellent service.
Published 2 months ago by Ann O'Connor
A Mother's Love
A very heartfelt film about a mother's love for her son. This tells the story of Jesus from Mary's point of view. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. D. M. Allan
The story of Jesus through a mother's eyes
This film does take some dramatic licence as stated but it makes you go back to the scripture to read GOD's WORD. The film covers the life of Mary & Jesus. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Surrey Super Mum
Good adaptation with strong performances
I've watched a lot of versions of the gospel story, and this is definitely one of my favourites. They have taken what the Bible says and created a believable dialogue. Read more
Published 5 months ago by lightinglife
Mary, Mother of God
I purchased this video at the same time as Jesus of Nazareth, I was delighted with the purchase and will sit through it with my 10 year old granddaughter so she can understand... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nana Palin
Big idea, short story
It's short and not intensive. It's like to describe your life as "born-lived-dead".
We see how Mary is brave and how she suffers, but life of Jesus almost a white page. Read more
We see how Mary is brave and how she suffers, but life of Jesus almost a white page. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Inna
You can believe too.
No comment. Probably the best movie about the life and doings of chosen girl, who became mother of God's son. If you don't believe yet, you can start now.
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by Anton Kovalcik
Nothing good about this film - if only there was an option for minus...
EVERYTHING was TERRIBLE about this film:
- factually it was completely inaccurate (1 example - Jesus not knowing He was God and discovering His 'special powers' - had a... Read more
- factually it was completely inaccurate (1 example - Jesus not knowing He was God and discovering His 'special powers' - had a... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2006 by The Dude
About the human Jesus, not about Mary
This film is not primarily a film about Mary, but rather an attempt to explain the human nature of Jesus, through Mary. It is not very convincing at all! Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2006 by "minicarmel"
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