The Christ Slayer

What started off slow soon took me on a journey of mystery and emotions. This familiar tale told from a new perspective was refreshing and brought new insight of why things happened the way they did. The actors did an amazing job of portraying the characters they played. The addition of just the right amount of humor added a refreshing and comforting feel to a not so comforting subject. This is a truly joyful film to share with family and friends.

My favorite of the trilogy. Melissa Anshutz portrayal of Mary was beautiful, loving and pulled me in. DJ Perry was amazing as Jesus. This film stirred my emotions and left me happy that I finally watched.

Carl Weyant aptly plays Longinus, a blind Roman soldier (kept in his position only because of an influential father) partly responsible for the execution-death of the Christ who struggles with overwhelming guilt and darkness attempting to snuff out his life. Coming to the end of his tortured self, he leaves Jerusalem, with his servant Albus (played by Josh Perry), in order to find peace in the land of his relatives. Along the way, he meets a Stranger (DJ Perry as Jesus) who begins to open his eyes and renew the man's purpose. We also catch glimpses into the spiritual realm with Gabriel (Shane Hagedorn) and the Devil (Taymour Ghazi) discussing the worth of humanity despite their flawed and contradictory natures. It's a well done film about the Christ done with a unique Biblical slant. Josh Perry's portrayal as Longinus' servant is a delight to watch and gives some laugh-out-loud moments.

This is the third film of "The Quest" Series ("40 Nights" and "Chasing the Stars" being the first films) put out by a studio that's punching above its weight by creating thoughtful, unique content.

I recommend The Christ Slayer. It's both interesting and well done! Perhaps it will also draw out discussions and reflections on our own life journeys.

After watching this film, I realize I had been completely immersed into it and was not even aware of things happening around me. I was so captivated by this story and the quality of this production that I very highly recommend everyone who reads this review to watch and enjoy this movie as much as I did.

The last part of Quest trilogy deserves many critics. To ignore of Biblical accuracy of way to Emaus to the dialogues, not always more than didacticist moments.

But , obvious, important for its makers was the message.

And, maybe, not exactly a message, so familiar for Christians, than the remind of it.

It is a film defined by touching scenes. By a sort of melancholia and well crafted encouragements. A simple story, a correct acting, not a demonstration of impressive skils of actors or great technology but a decent return to the Holy Scripture word.

And, part surprising, it works just well.

So, a christian movie. Decent, touching, useful, not the last.