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One of the best retellings of the Christ story.
As noted in the Amazon review, the plot of this movie is somewhat trite. But in one of the rare rich uses of Robin Williams's talents, this movie really communicates the spirit of the Christ story.

Most tellings of the Christ story portray him as a somber, almost morbid figure, frowning and "heavy," totally lacking in charisma -- a total downer. Such a figure would not have inspired people with the sense of love, wonder, and possibilities and would not have threatened the power structure.

Robin Williams, here, embodies the spirit of Jesus, moving the children who came unto him with a sense of life. More importantly, this story shows how fragile that sense of grace is. How, even as we are touched by this immense love, we resist and wind up letting the source of that spirit be crucified.

By the way, I am Jewish and an atheist. But that does not mean I don't appreciate the notion of the joy, love, and grace that visits most of us. As Ferlinghetti put it, we all await a rebirth of wonder. If only we are prepared to accept it.

Deeply Inspirational
What an inspirational and important message this wonderful movie has to convey. As a teacher myself, this movie reminded me of some very significant aspects of teaching and brings out the flaws in the educational system that certainly needs some soul-searching.
Being an educator is all about seeing and bringing out the best in every child, recognizing the potential embedded in each and every one of them. Encouraging them to believe in themselves , in their dreams and respecting them as individuals who are to find their own unique voices in society one day. Robbie Williams is that special teacher who sees beyond the students for who they are now.

I strongly encourage educators and parents to watch this movie. You owe it to your students/children.

Still moving
For some reasons that I do not understand myself, I watched this 89 movie only now, although I have liked several other Weir movies a lot,like Master and Commander, the Witness, the Mosquito Coast. Strange things happen. Now my 16 year old daughter convinced me to watch it with her, and it was fully worth it. After skimming some of the other reviews here, I realize I have nothing much to add in terms of praise (inspiring, moving, funny, sad ...). It is all true.
Does anyone know why only Ethan Hawke among the boys seems to have made it as an adult actor? At least I am not aware that any other of them made a major name later.
I think the story, while set in 59 and filmed in 89, is still fully current. With some slight changes in the surface, this could be told today just as convincingly.

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