Netflix releases its film on the life of the mother of Jesus, Marieright for the end of year celebrations, but what’s it worth? We take stock.
A few weeks before the film's release on Netflix, DJ Caruso revealed his intentions explaining that “Marie was an intelligent and determined young woman who faced monumental challenges: overcoming social stigma, escaping a jealous king, and bearing the weight of a destiny that would change the world” and that his Marie would therefore endeavor to put “highlight this journey”. We could therefore have a little hope, especially since the first images were promising.
The filmmaker, to whom we owe the sympathetic Paranoïak, Number four or even xXx : Reactivatedseemed to decide to mix spectacular action scene, epic biblical journey and geopolitical and religious reflection. A hell of a challenge carried by the young Noa Cohen in the skin of Mary, accompanied in particular by Anthony Hopkins as King Herod. The film is now available on Netflix and unfortunately, the first reviews are rather negative… with a few exceptions.
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“With an overly immature script by Timothy Michael Hayes and several additions to the biblical narrative that detract from the plot more than anything else, the cast does not have the opportunity to impress or show an inspiring new vision of the trajectory of Mary. » – Collider
“Those looking for a more exciting Christmas movie for the season will find it, but it's still a film meant to strengthen someone's faith, not challenge it.” » – FandomWire
“In the film, Mary addresses the audience: “You may think you know my story. Believe me, this is not the case. » It’s a bold and humanizing gesture. But the filmmaker's portrayal doesn't live up to the bravado or promise of Mary's statement. » – New York Times
“Netflix's Bible biopic is the worst movie of the year. […] This baffling and horrific film about the Virgin Mary, starring Anthony Hopkins as Herod, is one bad choice built from thousands of other bad little choices. » – The Telegraph
“Caruso takes the risk of presenting Marie's journey in a way that has rarely been attempted on screen before. But despite great ambitions, […] for a story as timeless and poignant as Mary's, this Netflix film really misses the mark. » – Meaww
“Marie is a mediocre cinematic experience, despite some visually impressive moments. » The Cinematic Junkie
It is therefore not with Marie that Netflix will succeed in its biblical bet, any more than Caruso will manage to raise his head and stop making the failures that have marked his career for a long time now. Despite the filmmaker's intriguing ambitions, the film seems to completely miss the mark if early reviews are to be believed.
However, it is always better to form your own opinion and that is good since Marie is available on Netflix since December 6, 2024.
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