“Risen” is more “The Last Temptation of Christ” than “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” It’s a film that comes wrapped in the theological teachings of the Bible but is really a procedural drama that ...

CULVER CITY, Calif. – Joseph Fiennes (Hercules), Tom Felton (Harry Potter franchise), Academy Award ® nominee Peter Firth (Best Supporting Actor, Equus, 1977) and Cliff Curtis (“Fear the Walking Dead” ...

“Risen,” the biblical epic arriving in theaters during Lent to get audiences hyped for Easter, plays as fascinating counter programming for one of February’s other auspicious releases. The film puts a ...

So just how secular and self-involved is Hollywood, really? Well, I just saw a story on an entertainment site referring to the new movie "Risen" - the story of the Resurrection - as an "unofficial ...

In 'Risen,' Joseph Fiennes stars as a Roman official searching for the body of Jesus of Nazareth after it disappears following his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The new movie "Risen," starring Joseph ...

“Risen” is more “The Last Temptation of Christ” than “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” It’s a film that comes wrapped in the theological teachings of the Bible but is really a procedural drama that ...

The Easter story, “Risen,” is a powerful and unusual movie portraying the last days of Jesus after his resurrection. Although the script attempts to stay true to the Biblical account, the story is ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... * * Stars | Drama. PG-13. 108 minutes. Modern faith-based films don’t have a stellar track record when it comes to quality. But they seem to both serve their ...

At one point during Risen, when discussing how astounding Yeshua (Jesus) rising from his tomb is, one character notes that it even trumps his sighting of a sea serpent. Yes, Jesus rising from his tomb ...

Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton in "Risen." (TriStar Pictures/TNS)) CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It's a bit daunting for a practicing Catholic to call this new and well-intentioned version of "the greatest story ...

"RISEN" — 3 stars — Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth; PG-13 (biblical violence including some disturbing images); in general release As faith-based films go, "Risen" is one of the better ones.