Mary Magdalene (2018)
2h 0m | PG-13
In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher named Jesus.
Director: Garth Davis
Studio: Focus Features
Genre: Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Rooney Mara
as Mary Magdalene
Joaquin Phoenix
as Jesus
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Peter
Ariane Labed
as Rachel
Ryan Corr
as Joseph
Tahar Rahim
as Judas
Reviews
Viewed this film at the theater this past weekend. From previous reviews we had read, we were truly expecting a great film. When the film finished we were left with "a that's it" attitude. At best a mediocre film. The sound for the film was terrible, hardly audible in parts. Scenes did not seem to flow. The actors were not a distraction, but they left us with the feeling that this was just another movie they are getting paid for. Did not go to the movie for a religious perspective. Open minded to any possible correction to beliefs assumed through the years. It was amazing that I later found out that Mary Magdalene was considered a prostitute, and that it was not until 2016 that the Catholic Church changed her status to Apostle of Apostles. This did not come out in the film.