After seeing this had a 4.5 rating after a few reviews, I felt compelled to even things up a bit. The negative reviews focus on the religious aspects of the story, and I don't think that's the point of this presentation. A 4.5 is not accurate - it is better than that by any measure.
I for one enjoyed the different perspectives; Jesus, the Romans, the Jewish leaders, and the Jewish Rabbis. National Geographic has an interactive tie in on their website that gives details.
If you're interested in the motivations of the different players outside of the religious, then I recommend. I found it somewhat inspiring, but I don't think this the focus of the film.
I for one enjoyed the different perspectives; Jesus, the Romans, the Jewish leaders, and the Jewish Rabbis. National Geographic has an interactive tie in on their website that gives details.
If you're interested in the motivations of the different players outside of the religious, then I recommend. I found it somewhat inspiring, but I don't think this the focus of the film.