Paul, Apostle of Christ

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Cast: Jim Caviezel, James Faulkner, Joanne Whalley, John Lynch, Olivier Martinez

Directed by Andrew Hyatt

Storyline:

PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST is the story of two men. Luke, as a friend and physician, risks his life when he ventures into the city of Rome to visit Paul, who is held captive in Nero's darkest, bleakest prison cell... But Nero is determined to rid Rome of Christians, and does not flinch from executing them in the grisliest ways possible. Before Paul's death sentence can be enacted, Luke resolves to write another book, one that details the beginnings of "The Way" and the birth of what will come to be known as the church. Bound in chains, Paul's struggle is internal. He has survived so much-floggings, shipwreck, starvation, stoning, hunger and thirst, cold and exposure-yet as he waits for his appointment with death, he is haunted by the shadows of his past misdeeds. Alone in the dark, he wonders if he has been forgotten . . . and if he has the strength to finish well. Two men struggle against a determined emperor and the frailties of the human spirit in order to live out the Gospel of Jesus.



Saw this and enjoyed it immensely. It's everything it should have been and more.

It’s a completely textured and riveting tale of the early church and St. Paul and St. Luke’s role in the development of Christianity. Wonderfully written, it thoroughly explores the trials and tribulations of what was facing Christians in the early days. It’s not hamfisted or cheap in any way and does captivate on an emotional level if you are a person of faith.

As presented, the viewer has no idea what was going to happen unless you are already familiar with the story. The performances are simply amazing. By the end of the film, there is a genuine interest in actually following up and searching out Paul and Luke’s writings and words of wisdom…that in and of itself is not only a proper tribute to the men themselves but also to the people that crafted this film.

Subtlety as well as conviction wins the day here and I’m better for having watched this film. How many movies can you say that about? Fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith…