Search - The Bible: The Epic Miniseries on DVD

Craig S. (InnerMacro) from WAUSAU, WI
Reviewed on 2/20/2022...

A highly cinematic treatment of the Bible with extensive use of CG and extended fight sequences. It would appear the intent of the series is to focus on the action-based stories of the Bible, perhaps in an effort to garner interest in the stories from viewers who prefer that style of entertainment. This adaptation takes some latitude with the story, but arguably no more so than treatments of the subject have done so in the past or in school plays. The series chronicles major events of the bible over 10 episodes, but it does not attempt much in the way of interpretation beyond the commonly accepted meanings. Therefore, don't go into this with the expectation that it will be a quasi-documentary, or deep review of Christian faith. It's more of a visual experience that may help viewers imagine the context, setting, culture, and clothing of the era - in that respect, it might be good for younger viewers provided the violent scenes are not too intense for said viewers. Indeed, it is difficult to make any movie about the Bible that could avoid images that are extremely uncomfortable to watch.