StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Aneesa Wardle The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Cristal The movie really just wants to entertain people.

Desertman84 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!!!

a_starling44 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.

joshuaokoresokoh A wonderful telling of one of the most famous stories in history, the life of Christ, even though interestingly, there is a twist - the story is portrayed from the perspective of Mary, Christ's mother even to the point where a fragment of Mary's childhood is shown; the fact were she narrowly escapes danger sort of tells that the battle of Christ's work on Earth was fought from even when Mary was a little girl. All in all despite the suggestive scenes most of which indicate the element of truth in the story, this story delivers a message, and many of these suggestive scenes are dwarfed by the numerous touching scenes that deliver the message in this film. It's one of those movie where parental guidance is advised for younger viewers, but it is a MUST WATCH.

gilbert-869-394744 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!