This movie has received lower ratings than I expected, and worse reviews. Perhaps because it didn't fit into people's preconceptions, i.e. since it has Antonio Banderas it must be an action-drama. But it isn't that at all. Yes there is some action, but that is only a very small part of the plot, and how can you not have action and have something filmed in modern day Jerusalem dealing with religion!
The script was a bit confusing in parts, not quite all fit together, and at times the acting was not the best. But for a movie that is (as far as I can tell) direct to video or at least small market, it beats most of the rest of that field.
Perhaps it helps to actually have some sort of empathy for the priest played by Antonio Banderas. And that empathy is hard to come by if you are not Christian. Since basically this movie revolves around faith, and how fragile and how strong it can be. If you see religion as something to mock or if you could care less about religion, then you will get nothing out of this movie and should avoid it.
The script was a bit confusing in parts, not quite all fit together, and at times the acting was not the best. But for a movie that is (as far as I can tell) direct to video or at least small market, it beats most of the rest of that field.
Perhaps it helps to actually have some sort of empathy for the priest played by Antonio Banderas. And that empathy is hard to come by if you are not Christian. Since basically this movie revolves around faith, and how fragile and how strong it can be. If you see religion as something to mock or if you could care less about religion, then you will get nothing out of this movie and should avoid it.