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Christopher Eccleston stars as Steve, a Manchester City fan who thinks he is the Son of God, in this TV drama from 'Queer As Folk' writer Russell T. Davies. After spending 40 days and 40 nights out in the wilderness of Saddleworth Moor, the burial ground for the victims of Myra Hindley and Ian Brady, Steve experiences a revelation which convinces him that he is the Messiah. He then returns to the city and begins to spread the word of God, performing miracles on live television, turning daytime into night, and finally ascending to Heaven from Maine Road football stadium.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By jsteph
Format:DVD
A long list of people subsequently found in the 2005- series of Doctor Who worked on this, notably Christopher Eccleston in a performance that seems to have formed the template for his Doctor two years later. Of course, the writer and executive producer of The Second Coming also took those credits for the new sci-fi series, and there are many parallels in terms of plotting and characterisation that the two share. For example, despite the storyline, this show is really about a character other than Eccleston's Son of God; in the second episode, he appears only sparingly as Lesley Sharp's Judith takes centre stage. A similar approach recurs throughout Eccleston's year as the Doctor, when it seemed that anyone but the Time Lord himself would save the day.
When the plot does move back to Eccleston, the actor shines: he does comedy, terror, power, forgiveness, and is totally convincing throughout. The script's atheist message is appended at the close of a plot that starts on the assumption that the Christian story is true, but the religious aspect of this tale really gives way in the mind of the viewer to a simply appreciation of all those who worked on it.
When the plot does move back to Eccleston, the actor shines: he does comedy, terror, power, forgiveness, and is totally convincing throughout. The script's atheist message is appended at the close of a plot that starts on the assumption that the Christian story is true, but the religious aspect of this tale really gives way in the mind of the viewer to a simply appreciation of all those who worked on it.
40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By "quickblood"
Format:DVD
Wow! What can I say about this title? I'm sure that a lot of people will be offended by the story so well done to ITV for having the courage to air it. Not since BBC's First Born (1989) Have I been so impressed with a TV Series. The Second Coming revolves around a Manchester video store clerk called Steve Baxter, who disappears for 40 days and is found on the Yorkshire Moors in the North of England; incoherent and babbling he claims that he is the Son of God. No one believes him until he performs a major Miracle that makes everyone stand up and notice him. Steven isn't mad, he is the Second Coming. Baxter then proclaims that humankind must write it's own Third Testament and that they have 5 days to do it.
Christopher Eccleston puts on a fantastic performance and the idea to set it all in Manchester is inspired. I wasn't sure if we were really meant to believe Baxter was the Son of God when I first heard about this drama but that is soon cleared up from the start. Throughout the programme I was left on the edge of my seat wondering how this could possibly end well, I won't Ruin it for you so I'll say no more. The relationship between Steve's friends is amazing particularly with the only woman he has ever loved, especially because she does not believe in him.
You Absolutely have to see this show it is a must have DVD and I am going to purchase it the day of its release.
Well I hope I've convinced you to see this thought provoking, intelligent and bold British drama. I'm sure someone will eventually write a better review than this one, as this is my first review; I know it's not great. I hope you find it useful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By LMK
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a truly excellent DVD. I first watched the Second Coming when it was on TV years ago and wanted to see if it was as good as I remembered - I was pleased to find it was even better! Christopher Eccleston is fantastic as usual, and the whole concept was handled very well indeed. I noticed some other reviewers complaining they don't think Jesus would have acted like that - I think there they are missing the point that Jesus was meant to have been an apparently "ordinary" person (barring the story of his birth and being found in the temple) until his thirties. I found the ending to this particularly clever - watch it if you enjoy thought-provoking and challenging ideas, steer clear if likely to be offended by a modern take on religion.
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Thought Provoking
Excellent casting and acting. Extremely well written - great atmospheric storyline which will be appreciated by fans of later Dr Who episodes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jem1
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Gripping
I caught this by chance on TV and was gripped. It was a no-brainer to get a copy of the DVD after that.
Published 3 months ago by The Professor
3.0 out of 5 stars
So so.......
Really wanted to love this but to be honest its just not that great. And dated's not the word! The bomb going off in the pub was the highlight. Read more
Published 8 months ago by silverwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thought provoking
A very well written piece (Russell T. at his best) A brilliant cast. Christopher E. can really let himself go but still remain completely in character. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2011 by Frodo
4.0 out of 5 stars
A thought for the day...
A fantastic concept, well written, directed and acted.
Poses the question - what would happen if there was a god and he was watching us? Read more
Poses the question - what would happen if there was a god and he was watching us? Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2010 by C. Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eccleston's best
Love Eccleston as Dr Who, but this is without doubt his best work. Magnificent! One viewing isn't enough.
Published on 29 July 2009 by Silver Surfer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Along the lines of Dogma
If you enjoyed the movie dogma you'll like this, makes you think a bit more about religion and modern living, Christopher E and Lesley Sharp are very good as are the rest of the... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by A. Smith
2.0 out of 5 stars
Jesus as an idiot savant...
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
As I don't have a TV, and had never heard of this mini-series, I didn't know what to expect from The Second Coming and hired it purely on the strength... Read more
As I don't have a TV, and had never heard of this mini-series, I didn't know what to expect from The Second Coming and hired it purely on the strength... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2008 by Chancery Stone
4.0 out of 5 stars
Adammania?
I've seen the feature and found it very enjoyable indeed. Multi layered and certainly not a purely religious story that could be watched from a variety from angles. Read more
Published on 1 July 2007 by P. Shillam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good drama, but does the plot loose focus?
This is an extremely well written, directed and acted film about an interesting idea, namely what if a quirky very ordinary guy has a divine revelation and believes he is the son... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2006 by pointone
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