This film revolves around the precise details of Jesus' life story from his humble birth through his teachings, his youthful life, the crucifixion, the final resurrection and other things that seem hidden.
Originally, theater consisted of mystery dramas and church services. Now we have horror, slasher films, and pornography. These do not uplift humanity. But 'Son of God' tries.
This is more a pageant than a story about characters and their motivations; it's as brusque in its storytelling as an illustrated children's bible, which would at least offer some mystery and grandeur in the composition of its images.
Son of God holds a particular relevance during these spiritually confusing times, and reminds that the story of Christ need be one that is never forgotten.
Aimed at a devotional middle-American audience, this never risks the sort of individual perspective necessary to bring the story to life onscreen, for good or ill.
