i do not like this movie at first . the production quality be that of a b movie and i let that get in the way of my objectivity . i be also not use to see jesus portray a . well . human . this jesus laugh and hug and enjoy his friend . we be usually treat to a jesus that be somewhat detached or royal in his bearing ( think jeffrey hunter in king of king ) . this be not the case in this film . once i get use to it ( and imho this be a more accurate representation of jesus ) i really like it . i couldn not believe that this movie follow scripture line for line . the scripture verse be actually display ( in the low leave corner a i recall ) a they be be portray . i expect that approach would make the film disjoint or uninteresting . but it really work well . this have become my favorite religious movie and and i watch it with my family every easter season .