El Rey De Reyes

First off, the cast is phenomenal, what a group! The animation style isn't my favorite, bobblehead Jesus was an interesting choice but some scenes are truly spectacular. My kids weren't totally captured by the film, though they're still young, music helps them a lot and I expected a few hymns or songs incorporated somehow. My kids loved watching Walter and Willa's adventure through this great story of Jesus Christ. It started a little slow with Charles' stage show and the various interruptions by Walter. I felt that it was a little longer than a children's film should be. Still, it's message that motivated us to go, perfect for the Easter season and we look forward to more stories like this for children!

A good touch adapting Charles Dickens' own story about Christ as told to his children and including his family as this is how this depiction of the Savior is presented.

I have seen quite a few depictions of Christ and the vast majority are live action. This animated feature aimed mostly for the younger audience is not too serious, nor is it too watered down for the said young audience.

Christ's birth to his preaching at the synagogues at the age of twelve, to his ministry, to his passion and resurrection are captured real well for all ages to enjoy.

If you are a spiritual or religious person, you will feel the spirituality in this work.

While it doesn't include everything in the New Testament (then again, there hasn't been anything on film that has), this is an ideal film to introduce one to the Scriptures be it a young child or older.

I was really looking forward to this animated version of the story of Jesus Christ, but despite the potential, the film left me a bit disappointed. There are some positive points, of course, but it also made a few narrative choices that stopped me from fully connecting with the story.

I appreciated the lighter and more accessible approach for a younger audience. It's appropriate for children and gives them a chance to learn about Jesus in a softer way, without hiding the harsher and more violent parts, but also without showing them too explicitly. That's definitely a good thing, especially considering how intense and heavy this story can be at times.

However, the big issue here is the way the story is told. The idea of having Charles Dickens narrate the life of Jesus to his son ends up being a poor choice that takes away from the immersion. Just when we start to get fully involved in Jesus's journey, we're pulled out by scenes of Dickens or his annoying son, breaking the rhythm and emotional flow. These constant interruptions really hurt the film's impact.

If the goal was to bring a new angle or add a clever twist, it didn't work. Instead of feeling fresh, the side story with Dickens and his son weakens the main plot and sometimes even confuses it. It steals time from what really matters: the life of Jesus and the key figures around him. Mary, for example, is barely developed and ends up feeling like a background character, when she should've been emotionally strong and central. And the apostles, who should've played an important role, are rushed and shallow. They show up, say a few lines, and disappear.

If all those Dickens scenes were removed and the film focused more on Jesus's path and character development, we could've had something really powerful.

Still, I can see its value as a light introduction to Jesus's story for younger viewers. It looks good, has a nice rhythm... but it lacks soul. It didn't have the courage to truly focus on what mattered most.

In the end, it's a pleasant film, but far from being the king of Jesus movies.

We took our grandkids yesterday - 6 and 9 - and we all loved this story in a story, a traditional retelling of the life of Jesus as told by Charles Dickens to his son. Our six-year-old was so moved by the resurrection that she bowed on her face in worship. The storytellers did a good job of weaving together representative moments from the gospels to keep the story moving and yet contained within the hour and forty minutes allotted. It captured well the very essence of who Jesus is as the Son of God and God in the flesh and what He came to earth to do to redeem us from our sins. Great conversations after. An opportunity not to be missed by Christian families.

I was surprisingly the only one in the cinema for this film so I didn't have that high expectations, I was very wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed this film, the music and storytelling were really beautiful at such an important time of year for us Christians. I think this is suitable for ANY age and hooked me all the way through and I'm 22. I think the third person perspective of the Easter Story told by Charles Dickens in the film was really interesting. Such a heart-warming film and loved every single important story told in it. I think this deservers a higher rating. I will certainly watch again and recommend it to my family/friends.

I thought the outro song was a masterpiece too, really touched me this film and NO ONE i know is talking about it! GO AND WATCH.