The story of Jesus' childhood may not be particularly well known compared to his more grand birth or ascension, although it does have a few appealing aspects. "The Young Messiah" tries to showcase the burden of destiny through the eyes of a child. It's not an extravagant story, but a more humble one with small production.
Most of the focus rests on Adam Greaves-Neal who plays the young Jesus, it's a lot to expect from a child actor. He performs on few better occasions, even though not every sequence can convey the weight. Still, the movie's hook is about innocence, and for that effect the simple casting might just work.
Sean Bean plays as a Centurion who works for Herod, the king who is afraid he will be dethroned by prophesied messiah. Sean Bean has done so many of similar roles, he looks like he is in the right era. There's also slight inclusion of heavy subject but it's well in the realm of family viewing.
Cinematography works in the scale it's designated in. The movie mainly transpires in small villages or medium sized town, which keeps the visual manageable. Along with the humor and mild theme, this is an accessible take on the famous life. It won't provide much philosophical content although it would be a decent family friendly drama.
Most of the focus rests on Adam Greaves-Neal who plays the young Jesus, it's a lot to expect from a child actor. He performs on few better occasions, even though not every sequence can convey the weight. Still, the movie's hook is about innocence, and for that effect the simple casting might just work.
Sean Bean plays as a Centurion who works for Herod, the king who is afraid he will be dethroned by prophesied messiah. Sean Bean has done so many of similar roles, he looks like he is in the right era. There's also slight inclusion of heavy subject but it's well in the realm of family viewing.
Cinematography works in the scale it's designated in. The movie mainly transpires in small villages or medium sized town, which keeps the visual manageable. Along with the humor and mild theme, this is an accessible take on the famous life. It won't provide much philosophical content although it would be a decent family friendly drama.