From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
Editor's Verdict
"This film, while focusing on the entire life of Jesus Christ, centrally features the Nativity narrative (Christ's birth in Bethlehem), which is the foundational event of the Christmas holiday. However, because the movie covers decades of events leading up to and including the Crucifixion/Resurrection, the Christmas portion is only a fraction of the overall story, preventing a 'YES' classification based on plot centrality or resolution."
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