As a piece of devotional art, it succeeds. As dramatic cinema, it is too cautious, too reverent, and too clean to achieve the transcendent power it reaches for. But in an era of cynical blockbusters, its earnestness is a miracle in itself.

The raw grief of the disciples, the stunning cinematography, and a tasteful depiction of the empty tomb. Skip it if: You prefer nuanced theological ambiguity or gritty historical realism.

Rating: ★★★½ (3.5/5)