While it was billed to the viewing public as a sci-fi thriller, Signs, starring Mel Gibson and Juaquin Phoenix is really about the presence of God and his care woven into our lives - and that we must be attentive to them if we are to see them. Great as a suspense/thriller, but even better because of the strong religious undercurrents that hold the story together and give it depth.
Luis Bunuel's Nazarin should be right at the top. Bunuel, a devout atheist, was always amused the fact he could have picked up an award from Cardinal Spellman. (You'll note it's on the Vatican's list of best movies also.) It's a film that actually makes you think, not a costume drama, and can be enjoyed equally by the devout and anything-but-devout.
Joel - 15 years ago
I like "The Apostle" with Robert Duvall and Farah Fawcett..
Brad - 15 years ago
What about Barrabas with Anthony Quinn? Far and away the best religious- themed movie!
amy - 15 years ago
The Gospel of John starring Henry Ian Cusick
richard carroll - 15 years ago
You overlooked one of the best, A Man For all Seasons. Religous with a backbone!!
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Robby Benson was awesome in THE CHOSEN.
While it was billed to the viewing public as a sci-fi thriller, Signs, starring Mel Gibson and Juaquin Phoenix is really about the presence of God and his care woven into our lives - and that we must be attentive to them if we are to see them. Great as a suspense/thriller, but even better because of the strong religious undercurrents that hold the story together and give it depth.
Quo Vadis and Barabbas are two of my favorites.
Luis Bunuel's Nazarin should be right at the top. Bunuel, a devout atheist, was always amused the fact he could have picked up an award from Cardinal Spellman. (You'll note it's on the Vatican's list of best movies also.) It's a film that actually makes you think, not a costume drama, and can be enjoyed equally by the devout and anything-but-devout.
I like "The Apostle" with Robert Duvall and Farah Fawcett..
What about Barrabas with Anthony Quinn? Far and away the best religious- themed movie!
The Gospel of John starring Henry Ian Cusick
You overlooked one of the best, A Man For all Seasons. Religous with a backbone!!