Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Those who have read about the story/history of the Virgin Mary know that her family's story is a remarkable one. Mary of Nazareth simply tells the story of Jesus Christ's birth to death all over again -- which of course anyone who wants to see that should watch the famous Zeffirelli version, where the actors, costumes and sets are more authentic. The leading actress seems rather fake in many instances.The saving grace of the film is St. Joseph, who is relatively well portrayed as the humble and loving husband and father. (No spoilers, but this is literally the best part of the film.)The film should have focused much more on the story of the title character... through her remarkable death, which does not happen at all. A very disappointing film.

Mary of Nazareth is a film about the Mary,the mother of Christ.It provides us her life from her childhood to the resurrection of Jesus based on the four gospels.Alissa Jung stars in the title role together with Andreas Pietschmann as Jesus, Luca Marinelli as Joseph, Paz Vega as Mary Magdalene and Antonia Liskova as Herodias.Italian director Giacomo Campiotti is at helm in making this film and whom should be credited for great cinematography.Alissa Jung was special in her portrayal as Mary.One will definitely empathize with her character.We get to see a special person who has shown what the Mother of God would be like in real life.She was extremely happy when the angel of the Lord appeared to her and gave her the mission of becoming the mother of Jesus despite the fact that she was unaware of the probable consequences that it would present like death with respect to the law of Moses and the fact that he was to be abandoned by Joseph.While growing up,she formed a very strong bond with her son that one parents would definitely envy as there was closeness between them that could probably be characterized as an unbreakable bond.Also,she was a strong and compassionate presence when her son Jesus began his public ministry.She shares with her son's both joyful and painful experience.Finally,the viewer will definitely feel in her pain particularly during the passion and death of Jesus.This is one film that is both inspiring and entertaining.It will definitely give us an appreciation of who Mary is and what she is all about.Also,her role in Jesus' life was definitely given such great importance that any Christian regardless of denomination will definitely appreciate.A masterpiece indeed!!!

One of the best movies on Mary's life that I have seen and immensely enjoyed. The portrayal of Mary is superbly done and very true to the Gospel's story. Her immaculate and yet realistic humanity shines through the whole movie. Alissa Jung renders perfectly Mary's "fiat",her faith and her conviction that she has been chosen to be a vessel for the incarnation of Messiah. Campiotti portrays Mary in a very captivating way that makes the viewer appreciate her role in the life of Christ and at the same time invites the viewer to emulate Mary's "yes" in one's spiritual life. A charismatic movie that will certainly enrich and inspire the viewer to grow their devotion to the Mother of Christ.

Wonderful movie! For our family, the author and movie director employed their gifts and talents from the Holy Gospels to create another telling of the "Good News". On a sad note, did anyone notice the beginning of the movie, the husband had to approve the stoning of his unfaithful wife? That's something to ponder. I always wondered why Joseph wanted to break off the marriage proposal in secret. Perhaps to save Mary's life? The staged scenes of the second temple and homes made the movie realistic. All of the actors and actress preformed excellent. Christmas 2013 is just days away. We wish to thank the entire production organization and special gratitude to Netflix for offering us this selection!