The Parables Retold

Yes, I realize that they were taking the New Testament and placing the actions in some utopian time.

I can't even figure out what was the purpose for making this movie.

It basically is showing how Luke was gathering all his information for his gospel.

Luke's role could have been more of the center and stronger character, for instance, acting more like an inquisitive reporter trying to pull a good story together.

It seemed rather choppy, with the scenes jumping around quite a bit. I know that to pull it together so that it would flow smoothly would require adding much content that is not within the Bible, I'm sure that most people viewing this video are regular readers of the Bible.

The director was trying very hard to include interesting moments, but for me it did not flow very smoothly. I was constantly thinking "where are they going with this?".

For me, the best part was that it finally ended.

Sorry about that, but I feel I wasted two hours.

Was it entertaining? No!

Was it informative? No!

Did it I make ny faith stronger? No!

Did I feel that it showed how the apostles would have felt and acted in today's world? I just couldn't grab that concept either.

The casting tells you right away that the production team want to show you certain race is all good and others are either not so or a mix-bag at best. There is only one plot-line. The pace is slow. The acting is not bad but is not compelling. Cinematography is average. But I give it credit for trying to relate the ancient stories to modern viewers by putting it in a modern settings. In my opinions it is not so simple because people act in the social and cultural context of the time, it is going to be off in some way when you try to inject presentism to historical events such as "Hamilton" did.

I struggle to write this review as I really wanted this movie to excel like other Angel offerings.

The basic premise is fantastic. Put Luke and the other disciples in the modern, though slightly distopian era.

Sadly, the result is slow and is a bit all other the place. I failed to engage in any of the characters.

As others have noted, the modern retelling of the parables is so progressive, it at times appears to diminish the divine.

As a positive, I appreciate that this was a UK production.

I really want to encourage Angel in their endeavours, but this one just misfires. Overall, acting is good, it isn't cheesy, it is fundamentally too long and at the end I'm not sure where we actually landed.

We follow Dr Luke in a modern retelling of the book of Acts as he learns & writes down all the stories he's gathering about the life of Jesus.

At times it's a little corny but overall a very good modern take on The Gospels.

Listed below are the parables retold in this new modern way if you want to cross reference them with the Bible.

The parables: #1 parable of the seeds Matthew 13:1-23 #2 storing treasures in heaven Matthew 6:19-21 #3 parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 #4 parable of the hidden treasure Matthew 13:44 #5 parable of the talents Matthew 25:14-30.

A very good story developed on a TINY budget.

From the creators of The Chosen comes Testament: The Parables Retold, and honestly, this one was a pleasant surprise. Unlike the often controversial inaccuracies in The Chosen, which left me unimpressed, this film brings something fresh and creative to the table.

The story follows the Disciples on the run after Jesus' ascension, hiding from Jewish authorities who are out to kill them. What sets this movie apart is its bold choice to reimagine the narrative in a modern-day setting. Think skyscrapers, soldiers with full gear, walkie-talkies, and industrial warehouses. It's a unique take that brings a new perspective to familiar stories.

The real standout for me, though, was how they wove in Jesus' parables. They were reconstructed beautifully, staying true to their core messages while fitting seamlessly into the modern backdrop. The writing in those scenes was top-tier, making the parables the highlight of the film.

As for the acting, it was decent-nothing extraordinary, but it got the job done. The cinematography wasn't great, but that's expected for a low-budget production. Still, the potential here is undeniable. With the right funding, this concept could truly shine. If I had the resources, I'd definitely back a bigger-budget remake of this.

In short, while it's not without its flaws, Testament: The Parables Retold is a creative and thoughtful reimagining of biblical stories, and it's worth checking out.