Top Box Office Movie Is Well Worth Considering

I saw the #4 movie in the nation over the weekend.  (Last week it was #3 at the box office.)   The fact that a Christian movie like this shot straight up to the top should be an encouragement in the midst of a decaying culture.

The movie is called Risen.  It is a fictional story based upon history we know occurred just after the crucifixion of Christ.   The story is about a Roman soldier who is the top commander under Pontius Pilate. He is assigned with the task of finding the body of Jesus which has disappeared from the tomb.

Some have criticized Risen for not being Biblical. I would argue that it is not unbiblical and the story is entirely plausible.  By such hypercritical standards, we must also discard the massive box office record setters and cherished films, The Robe and The Ten Commandments.

I am generally not a sword and sandal style movie enthusiast, but like many others, I found Risen to be very enjoyable, well made, engaging and uplifting.   For someone who might not be churched or familiar with the story of Christ beyond His crucifixion, I believe this movie would be very helpful.

Watch the trailer below: