Risen (2016 film)

Risen

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Kevin Reynolds
Produced by
  • Patrick Aiello
  • Mickey Liddell
  • Pete Shilaimon
Screenplay by
  • Kevin Reynolds
  • Paul Aiello
Story by Paul Aiello
Starring
Music by Roque Baños
Cinematography Lorenzo Senatore
Edited by Steven Mirkovich
Production
company
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release dates
  • February 19, 2016 (2016-02-19)
Running time
 107 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English
Budget $20 million[2]
Box office $46.1 million[3]

Risen is a 2016 American biblical drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds; it was conceived from a screenplay written by Reynolds and Paul Aiello. The film stars Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, and Cliff Curtis, and details a Roman soldier's search for Jesus' body following his Resurrection. Columbia Pictures released the film to theaters nationwide in the United States on February 19, 2016.

Plot

After crushing a Zealot revolution led by Barabbas, Clavius, a Roman Tribune, is appointed by Pontius Pilate to investigate the rumors of a risen Jewish Messiah. Pilate orders him to locate the missing body of Yeshua. In doing so, Pilate seeks to quell an imminent uprising in Jerusalem during the first 40 days following Christ's crucifixion.[4] Failing to secure Yeshua's body, Clavius attempts to locate his disciples for clues to his disappearance.

During a raid through a Jewish enclave, Clavius unexpectedly discovers a seemingly resurrected Yeshua with his apostles in a solitary abode. Clavius calls off the search; he disperses his troops without revealing to them his personal encounter with the risen Yeshua. He later joins Yeshua and his followers on a journey to determine the validity of his mortal rejuvenation.

Pilate deduces that Clavius has apparently betrayed him, and dispatches a contingent of Roman troops to pursue him and Yeshua. Clavius assists the disciples in evading the Roman search party; he consequently witnesses the healing of a leper, and then the ascension of Yeshua into Heaven. Later, communicating his travels to a stranger in a remote dwelling, Clavius acknowledges the vivifying wisdom which he observed through Yeshua, feeling he will never be the same.

Cast

Actor Joseph Fiennes, who portrayed Roman Tribune Clavius.

Production

Filming

The film was shot in Malta and Spain.[5]

Release

Box office

Columbia Pictures released the film on February 19, 2016.[6] Risen grossed $36.9 million in the USA & Canada, and $9.2 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $46.1 million against a budget of $20 million.[3] In the United States and Canada, pre-release tracking suggested the film would gross $7–12 million from 2,915 theaters in its opening weekend, ahead of fellow newcomers Race ($4–7 million projection) and The Witch ($5–7 million projection).[2] The film grossed $4 million on its first day and $11.8 million in its opening weekend, finishing third at the box office behind Deadpool ($56.5 million) and Kung Fu Panda 3 ($12.5 million).[7]

Home media

Risen was released on digital media on May 10, 2016 and was followed by a DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD release on May 24, 2016 from AFFIRM Films and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.[8][9] The film debuted in second place on home video sales charts behind Deadpool for the week ending May 29, 2016.[10]

Reception

Critical response

Risen has received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 52%, based on 112 reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Risen benefits from a lighter tone than many faith-based productions, as well as a unique take on the Greatest Story Ever Told and a terrific turn from star Joseph Fiennes".[11] Metacritic reports a score of 51 out of 100, based on 28 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale.[7]

Among reviews, Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film two out of four stars, praising the different take on the story as well as the supporting actors, but criticizing Fiennes' stoic performance.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "RISEN (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "'Deadpool' Still Cool In Weekend 2 With Superhero Set To Pass $200M – Box Office Preview". deadline.com. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Risen (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ Kit, Borys (September 30, 2013). "'Hatfields & McCoys' Director Tackling Jesus in 'Resurrection'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Filmed in Malta: 'Risen' tells resurrection tale through a sceptic". The Malta Independent. February 20, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  6. ↑ "The Trailer for Risen, Starring Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton". comingsoon.net. April 29, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  7. 1 2 "'Deadpool' Strong With Second Weekend Of $55M; 'Risen' Takes $11.8M, 'Witch' At $8.7M". deadline.com. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  8. ↑ "RISEN Debuts on Digital and More in May". Religion News Service. April 25, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  9. ↑ Silas Lesnick (May 24, 2016). "May 24: This Week on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  10. ↑ Thomas K. Arnold (June 1, 2016). "'Deadpool' Marks Third Week Atop Home-Video Charts". Variety. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Risen (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Risen reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  13. ↑ "'Risen': Biblical semi-epic turns silly at times, grisly at others". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
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