“The Passion” is some,thing modernists find hard to take because of the brutality of the depiction. As far as the acting is concerned, Caviezel has both the handicap of delivering his lines in a foreign language. and the advantage of it being in a foreign language.He is like an actor in a silent film. Certainly the scenes that most break me up and those he acts with Our Lady, She recoils from what she is seeing to the point of running away, where she shows her full humanity and her relationship with her son. When she runs toward him, surely one must have a heart of stone not to weep at the sight. Love conquers all even when experiencing hell on earth.
You're nuts!!! stomping on the snake's (was it supposed to be Satan?) head in the beginning of the film totally blew Caviezel's film for me. That was NOT Jesus stomping on a snakes head. If it was Satan...even less so Jesus. That was NOT how Jesus was going to bring about the kingdom. Caviezel was way too violent a Jesus and simply not convincing from that moment on! Jesus knew he had to die AND RISE....to bring about his kingdom....no other way. Caviezel head smashing...total nonsense and total Gibson. It ruined the film and his protrayal of Jesus from the beginning...I had to walk out from there. Totally unconvincing for me as Jesus.
Robert Powell; I grew up with a tradition of watching Jesus of Nazareth each and every year during Holy Week. This was in the 80s and 90s. He gives the best portrayal IMO. Brought me to tears as a teenager and it still does, over 20 years later.
I've never been so engaged and I've never cried as much watching Jonathan Roumie as Jesus. His countenance, his voice, his simplicity, his humanity. He can act, not just his physicality but maybe it's also how The Chosen is written. Playing Jesus becomes Jonathan Roumie. He portrays Jesus as most authentic as Son of Man and as Son of God.
I recently saw for the first time Jonathan Roumie playing Jesus meeting the woman at the well. His accent for Jesus was perfect. I saw for the first time Jesus smiling. It was the most moving scene For me. It was like being there with them. I was so moved I sobbed. My love for Jesus was enhanced.
His first appearance with Mary, is stunning. He comes like an angel of God, like St. Michael with a sword in his hand. Then she get to meet him on a human level. I have never seen a better opening to a “life” of Christ.film. Roumie has this way of projecting both authority and familiarity. Sometimes the lines are are bit TOO familiar; which to me detracts. All and all though, what he says to his Disciples is spot on ,for he is like a teacher speaking to men who are still very young,. The decision to cast young actors to play the role. is just great because it serves to explain their lack of comprehension. To cast Peter as a married man is perfectly right, since this explains why he is a natural leader even not much older. To make”Zeb” the father of James and John an important character is right on. That we are in a Jewish world he helps make plain, albeit the central European world we are most familiar with.
So you're defining God? In the Bahama's Jesus was Black, and The Virgen of Guadalupe was Indian. Let art take its liberties, Powel had the presence of a god!@jakes4164
I just cant believe Jesus in The Chosen could make burst with tears many times. The portrayal is so moving and his simplicity and relatability…u can feel here that Jesus is human being…so admirable and amiable…just the perfect portrayal for me ever…
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Jonathan Roumie has everything, he looks the way I see Jesus in my mind. His accent is the best and his emotion is so moving. I got chills and moved to tears when he preached The Sermon on the Mount. Even the episode before when he was with Matthew putting his Sermon together he was amazing. He’s without a doubt absolutely THE BEST Jesus ever.
JIM CAVIEZEL no contest...he is such a great actor. Just think of all the suffering he went through portraying Jesus. Dislocated shoulder, struck by lightning, frost bitten, hypothermia,plus 2 heart surgeries. He also had several stitches from being struck by the whip. So, in my opinion it's JIM CAVIEZEL hands down... This man truly suffered portraying Jesus. God bless him!
There is no way you have ever seen Ted Neeley's Gethsemane or you could not say that Caviezel's "performance" was any good because Caviezel was NOT acting. He was not performing. It was not art!!! He was really sick and possibly even dying. That is NOT acting. Neeley's "I only want to say if there is a way...take this cup away from me..." is acting. Neeley's "watch how I die......" followed by images of art history of his crucifixion is art!!! The mixture of old and new...ancient and modern...and being able to pull it off convincingly on a very LIMITED Budget is art!! It is acting!! It is a true performance.
Jim Caviezel hands down. I have heard him say in many of his interviews that he prayed daily that everyone would only see God and not him. He is a devoted Catholic and he is thankful that the Lord used him to glorify Our Heavenly Father.
Never Cavezel stomping on a snake head's. You have to watch the interaction between Anderson's Judas and Neeley's Jesus at the last supper to see what genuine true acting looks like. Caviezel can't even come close. Look at the interaction between Ellimon's Mary Magdalene and Neeley Jesus and you will see true art! Watch Dennin's Pilate and Neeley's Jesus interact. Jesus say only one line and he pulls the whole seen off conviincingly (with great acting from Dennin too of course.
My opinion, Jim Caviezel and Jonathan Roumie give different yet complementary presentations of the possible life of Jesus. They take you in as a witness to the events.
It's really subjective. And we really have to take into account the era it was made, e.g. nobody was worrying about a non-white Jesus five decades ago. For me, it is a tie between Sydow, Powell and Roumie.
Da! Eu m-am uitat de 23 de ori. (Nu ma laud) Cine se uita de mai multe ori e un fan adevărat al lui Robert Powell, Franco Zeffileri (regizorul) și alți actori
Jim Caviezel and Jonathan Roumie. They are very different in appearance, but they both have the HEART. We can’t know for certain what Jesus really looked like. I grew up thinking that He looked like the pictures in School and Church, but realistically, he would have looked more like Roumie. I love the familiar feeling that I have when I watch Jonathan Roumie in The Chosen, and he seems to be that way in reality too. There’s something very comforting about him in general.
Robert Powell's performance was amazing in 'Jesus Of Nazareth! Jim Caviezel was born to play that part in 'The Passion Of The Christ'. For me, these two films are the absolute best 'Jesus' films.
Jesus of Nazareth is my favorite. It's not just Robert Powell, it's also his interactions with his friends and disciples...they bring him to life for me. The scene when Peter betrays him, and then they meet after the Resurrection, has been burned into my heart.
100% agree its Roberts Powells appearance ,acting & all the other actors too Olivier,Ustinov,Hussey I recall raising of Lazarus,I'm not religous but it kept me watching to the end!
@@mogreen1249 Yes. I agree. The scene when Mary (Olivia Hussey) wept emotionally over the dead body of his son… that was sooo moving. I cry every time I watch it. 😢😭
Robert gentlemen. His name is Robert Powell. In my humble opinion, the best portrayal of Jesus that really hits home. For being a comedian, this man is truly amazing!
The Jesus in The Chosen really touched my heart the most as he displays so much love, gentleness, relatability and simplicity and he is just so lovable… when u watch him you just gotta love him…gitta love Jesus
I am a born again Christian, Robert Powell as Jesus was just spectacular I felt the Holy spirit move in me, it was so real and very special. I have seen many other actors play Jesus but did not get the feelings I got from Robert Powell. I truly believe God Used him to convert and bring the Lord to life in Christians ✝️
Robert Powell a fost, este, și va fi cel mai bun actor! Actoeul meu preferat! Când vizionez filmul Jesus of Nazareth mă emoționează până la lacrim. Îți cad lacrimi fără să vrei
@@virginiaquiroga6631 No. It was great in Aramaic and Latin. I had Latin in high school but forgot it. Nonetheless, I understood more than the Aramaic. The Aramaic is what drew me to the film, as I heard it was terribly violent. But seeing it, it threw you into another dimension. It was terribly moving. Also Jim Caviezel was the spitting image of my first love.
Robert Powell, Jesus of Nazareth, all the way. The intensity of his eyes, the calmness of his voice, the way he embodied Christ, was AMAZING. Just finished listening to it (can't watch, at work 😁), now I will probably start Ben-Hur then Quo Vadis. Last year I watched them backwards. 🤣 Happy Easter! ✝
One of the reason I like Robert Powell's version is because almost every scene you looked forward to the way the actor presented Jesus' words. For example, the way he presented the parable of the prodigal was amazing and touching.
Robert Powell in Jesus of Nazareth is the best portrayal of Jesus for me.. His eyes and voice give me goosebumps in several scenes. My all time favorite and still makes me cry everytime I watch it..
The part where he sees the Temple being used for "profit of business deals" made me cry to see how angry he was and to see his tenderness over the children that sat on his lap. One more part that I loved, "when a good General of the Roman Army, "came to him to ask him, "please help my servant who is more like a son and is gravely ill" he asked Jesus of Nazareth to tell him that all will be alright. Jesus Christ looked at him and said, "I could come with you? He this good General and Samaritan said, "I know, as a general I say "do this to others and they will do it, as sure as you tell me that you will do it and my servant will be cured." Jesus Christ turned to his disciple and expressed "awe" of this man because" the man had "FAITH" in Jesus Christ. Jesus turned to his apostles and said, "do you see the FAITH of this man?" He believes when I say, "go home and your servant will be fine." The general and good Samaritan went to his friends and learned his servant was alive and well." He looked back at Jesus and was stunned by the miracle that was presented to him by Jesus. I loved this part more than I can say because Jesus claim he has more faith by just hearing Jesus say, "Go home and you'll find your serve alive and well." Loved it.
Jim Caviezel and when you hear what he went through when making the film you know why it was so moving And also he loves Jesus so much it comes across. Never will there be a film like that about Jesus again 🙏❤️
Definitely Jim Cavaziel. This is what I imagine the real Christ would be. He was gentle but firm. He stood for everything the Father sent him to do. It was one of the most heartbreaking, real showing of what Christ had to suffer for all of us. Thank you Jesus.
Jim Cavaziel not only played the Best for the part but experienced and nearly lost his life by being struck by lightning the last day of the set and dislocated his shoulders and felt Jesus presence.
Jim Cavaziel. Exquisite. And the speaking Aramaic is impressive. He ,for me was the full embodiment of what I would imagine Christ to be. So beautiful ,in a nonsexual way. More than acting.
If you've hung out with Jewish people there's no doubt that Jonathan Roomie has the most Jewishness about him. The interaction with people, the sense of humor, the earthiness. A breath of fresh air.
Modern Jews who are the descendants of converted non-Semitic tribes have nothing in common with the ancient Israelites or the modern Semitic people in the Levant.
@@SKMikeMurphySJ Absolutely. Powell became Jesus. If you go to many Christian countries in Africa, South America or Asia. You'll see people putting stickers of Robert Powell's Jesus of Nazareth on the windows of their taxis, in the back of their rickshaws or other vehicles. His portrayal was celestial.
I've seen Powell's and Caviezel's movies and both made an impact to the viewers in different ways. They both portrayed the life of Jesus excellently. Although we really don't know Jesus' real image, their portrayal were very convincing.
Well, years ago I went to a Christmas play. A boy came up to me and ask if he was a good actor. I said, "yes, you were the best actor playing Jesus EVER." He walked away so proud and happy. Our lives change daily we grow spiritual daily, we live and grow in Jesus word. Id say that young man age 9 sure changed me. God Bless all our actors who play Jesus Christ our saviour
I felt God's loving voice in Powell's delivery, as if God is saying i am with you always, I'm holding your hand every moment of every day. Don't be afraid.
For me, Robert Powell of Jesus of Nazareth is the best actor to portray Jesus. I have watched this movie more than a hundred times now, but still it moves me to tears.❤
Too western. Jesus was from Palestine. Too frail, Jesus was a builder who worked with lumber and stone, and used heavy tools. Powell's a great actor, though.
Robert Powell, he has captured the divinity of Christ so magnificently that it held me and the people in awe, baptizing them in the Holy Spirit. Transporting us to the very Throne room of Grace in Eternity. " No one ever spoke like this man." Jim Caviezel portrayed the deep emotional and unconditional passionate love Jesus has for us and the absolute beauty of the Virgin Mary in her pure devotion for our Saviour.
He really makes me pray deeply and heartily. So very expressive with that deep look in his eyes. Even if he doesnt utter a word his face speaks volumes
Jesus of Nazareth for me when I was in about 7th grade…I got mono that year, so had to be at home for about 2 wks..had a ton of time on my hands…so I watched it. I adored it. I was so totally moved. I would watch it as many of following years as I could. Really made me the strong Catholic that I am today. Yes..it’s his eyes!! His gaze for sure! Unreal
I especially liked the little boy that portrayed jesus as a child. Those beautiful blue eyes took my breath away. Talking about jesus of nazareth movie.
Having seen all the movies mentioned including all 3 seasons of The Chosen, twice, I have to say without a doubt Jonathan Roumie! Something about when he laughs is the epitome of how I see Jesus in His better times. There is a picture of Jesus with his head slightly back and in a full belly laugh! That’s how I want to see my Jesus! And I know He’s in Heaven with the Father and Holy Ghost smiling and laughing when another soul is truly saved!
Robert Powell of Jesus of Nazareth is the best actor to portray Jesus. I have watched this movie more than a hundred times now, but still it moves me to tears
@spudjohnsonn8122 true. Except that it's not confirmed that Jesus actually was God and if was God then why did he ask God not to " forsake" him on the cross Just don't trust blindly. Use some common sense too.Jesus didn't come here to " die for our sins" but rather faced an unfair trial and was murdered by cruel people.
"A certain man had two sons..." If I HAD to choose, it would be Robert Powell. They covered so much ground, had so many great moments that there is just no way that anything else can top it. But Jim Caviezel's The Passion of the Christ comes a very, very close second. How I loved the moment he spoke to Pontius Pilate about Truth. I still watch that scene from time to time. "All men who hear the Truth hear My Voice." And the languages, hearing them speak in Aramaic and Latin. Amazing movie!
Jim Cavaziel was truly outstanding in portrait of Jesus! And he’s suffered so much while doing it! I never cried so much as I did watching this movie!!! God bless him!!!
@@Veronica.A. Agreed! Caviezel really knocked it out of the park for me and then they added the bonus of speaking Aramaic I can't visualize Caviezel talking to the thief on the cross or pretty much any scene of Jesus suffering without leaking out of my eyes! Best film Jesus ever!
There is an interview online with Robert Powell early on, and he expressed that he found it disconcerting that had been seeing his picture as Jesus in places, and he repeatedly said that he was just an actor. But Inwas incredibly impressed with the movie Jesus of Nazareth when it was first shown on TV and find it equally impressive now seeing it on You Tube all these years later.
Robert Powell ruined his acting career by portraying Jesus so well. But it is the most important deed he has done in his life, and has touched so many souls, including mine, when I was 18 years old, and tempted to follow the world. He made me choose God-Jesus, by God’s grace through him. God used him.
I think Robert Powell was the closest in appearance to the image of Jesus in the Shroud of Turin and the Roman historical documents of the days of Jesus. His delivery is otherworldly as is his appearance in his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth. I also loved Jim Caviezel in The Passion of The Christ.
You couldn't have said that any better. Robert Powell's portrayal of Jesus has stuck with me all these years, and I am so thankful to the Lord for using him to portray such a beautiful image of Himself to us.
Everyone has a favorite, but NON made world wide impact, as Jim Caviezel! And that's a hands down!!! Until this day there is not one person that was not moved in some way interiorly by this portrayal of Jesus! James is the man!
I think Jim Caviezel has portrayed the best Jesus, to date, and I don't think he could ever be topped! Though I do think Jonathan Rummey played a good Jesus in "The Chosen" I think people are connecting with Jonathan more because he put himself out into the public more then Jim C....and people built a relationship with him. I also think the script between The Passion and The Chosen are very different. The Passion is painfully serious...and The Chosen is light hearted. Both are beautifully practicing their faith.
Robert Powell no one else Ever ! the movie is strictly scripture . With Jim Cavizel who speaks Aremeic.? Jesus Spoke and everyone understood. Robert Powell is the Diamond .... lmgarcia.
@@taroman7100 I've watched The Chosen and I think that this show is trying to do something that no other movie or series about Jesus Life Ministry has done; and that is to not to show Christ's Divinity but also show the humanity as well because Jesus was both God and man
I like Roumie’s performance of the humanity of Jesus. He did laugh, he did dance. He’s a good intro to the real Jesus. I think people want to find out more after seeing him.
I have lost count of how many times I have watched Jesus of Nazareth. Robert Powell's portrayal has touched many lives. I love when he's teaching and it seems like he's so caught up in thoughts of God that he has to pause. Like he is being swept up with the beauty of what he's saying. He doesn't just portray Jesus as a teacher, but as a teacher inspired by God. The worlds that the movies Jesus of Nazareth and Passion of the Christ were filmed in are so different. In the 1970s the suffering of Christ was more familiar to the average person. It didn't have to be dramatized so graphically because most people knew the story. In the 2000s it was less widely known to the average person so the brutal depiction in the Passion was maybe necessary. It was very hard for people who had been Christians for decades to watch the Passion because Christ's suffering was so personally felt. Kudos to Mel Gibson and Jim Cavieziel. They brought the spotlight to Jesus' life when the world needed to be reminded. But I won't be watching it again and again like Jesus of Nazareth.
I can well remember Robert Powell playing Jesus and it was on every Sunday evening here in England. To me, he looked exactly how I envisioned Jesus would look. I loved it, but I also remember thinking in later years, it glamorised Jesus’s passion and death. I can remember praying on it and voicing that this version didn’t encompass just how much Jesus had suffered and that we needed a version which did. Then low and behold, along came Jim. I’m English, but to me Jim has this hands down and that’s not taking anything away from those who came before him. 🙏🏻
For me Robert Powell as Jesus of Nazareth will always be the most meaningful for me. I saw it as a child when it came out and it was the first time I felt I understood the life of Jesus and what he gave to the world. I will never forget it. This series had the most top notch cast I have ever seen put together. Olivia Hussey as Mary, Ian McShane as Judas, Michael York as John the Baptist, Peter Ustinov, Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Anne Bancroft...I mean the list goes on and on.
I watch Jesus of Nazareth every Easter and every time Mary cries when he is brought down from the cross makes me sob my heart out. The Passion of the Christ makes me cry when Mary runs to him, when he falls carrying the cross. Robert Powell will always be my favourite. He looked beautiful. I do love The Chosen, Jonathan is great in it. They are all in my top three, but Robert Powell made me want to go to Sunday School when I was a child watching it
I was child when I first saw "Jesus of Nazareth" with Robert Powell, I was cry, so so realistic...I been watching since then many times and I still cry. His voice, he looks, warm , calming effect is wow ..for me Robert Powell
Ian’s 69 years old and watched Robert Powell play the whole life of Christ. Without a doubt he was the best. Caveziel is great but Powell made me feel Jesus so much in my heart. Jim was great but Powell was Christ.
Robert Powell, 100% is how I’ve always thought of as Jesus. Otherworldly, gentle, intelligent, beautiful. Surely he didn’t speak the king’s english but still… I love this portrayal the best.
Jonathan Roomie in the first season, first episode, when he calls Mary of Magdalen by name brought tears to my eyes!!!! I felt our Lord was calling me!
Robert Powell was the best actor who played the character of Jesus in my opinion. I was so impressed by his performance and the movie was so captivating.
Just watching Robert Powell saying the words of the Sermon on the Mount bring tears to my eyes. It feels as if he is incarnating Jesus himself and one can see it in his eyes. Just beautiful. By the way, Jesus was, is, and forever will be Divine. He is our Divine Master who brings hope and joy to all, even to those who reject him.
I know exactly what you mean by saying that it feels like he is incarnating Jesus. Not literally, of course, but it's like Jesus said here.. I'll show you Myself through this actor.
Robert Powell, in my mind, embodied Jesus. His eyes were serene yet intense, while his face radiated peace, and love. His demure as Jesus was both commanding, and humble. I almost have to wonder if there was actually something divine going on when that movie was being made. Goosebumps did describe it for me, when I re-watched it recently.
That is exactly what I think ever time I watch the movie.I I also wonder if something divine touched Robert Powell to be able to portray the role with such humbleness and intensity.
Jim Cavieziel's is the one who had the holy spirit guide him, his mannerism what Jesus is like, humble, kind, love. All the actor's did a great job at playing Jesus, Jim Cavieziel's made me feel the holy spirit though 💞
I agree. Jesus is brought to live not just by Powell, but by the people around him, by how they interact with him. Especially Peter. I showed this to my granddaughter and she was captivated. It impacted her devotion. I watch it every Christmas
@@ivorybow Cool! Jesus of Nazareth is my Family's favorite Jesus movie because Robert Powell really nailed that look, and the aesthetic of the whole tv movie seems biblically authentic except for the language, and in that regard I put that for passion of the christ. If the language used in passion which is Aramaic and latin were in Jesus of Nazareth it'll be really more great.
Robert Powell is on another level for me. He is the closest I've seen to THE Lord. He has the look, and the authority that you listen, Jesus of Nazerath has had a massive impact on my life and has led me to my faith.Massive respect to Jim Caviezel also.👏 God Bless them. Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
Loved Robert Powell, then saw Jim Caveziel. Loved him too. Then I saw Jonathan Roumie and was totally blown away by him. Down to earth, gentle yet strong and loving. Watching the Chosen has really helped my faith. ❤❤
Definitely! Jim Caviezel is the one that has been inspiring to me. I will never be able to get out of my mind. His passion and crucifixion. It made me realize how my own sins put him on the cross for my salvation. I know of many people who saw the passion of the Christ will not see it again because of the intenseness of his scourging at the pillar and crucifixion. And to find out later the suffering that Jim caviezel went through to portray Jesus showed me that carrying my own cross was so easy. God bless all the actors who did portray Jesus. ✝️❤️📿
Robert Powell looks like the Jesus that's pictured in our family Bible that I used to read with my Grandmother. When I first saw Jesus of Nazareth as a kid, it took my breath away because he looks like Jesus in the Bible. Even to this day, when I see him, it just moves me and touches my heart. I can't even put it in words.
Robert’s portrayal has stuck with me all of my life. Jim Caviezel’s portrayal was one of the most awe inspiring performances on cinematic screen. I know so many people who say they found that it made for uncomfortable viewing and yes! I have to agree and say it did! But I feel that Mel did it to show the reality of how our lord suffered for the sake of our very souls. Sometimes we have to be given that nudge to remind us of his greatest sacrifice. 🙏
Robert Powell was top notch as Jesus. I was 14 years old when it was shown on TV during Easter week 1977. It was BIG DEAL! Still is the best movie about the life of Christ! Powell is actually a British comedian.
I don't believe in fairy tales or religion, but if it were real, 1977's Jesus of Nazareth is the closest we'll ever have to a second coming. Much of the cast of that movie talked about constantly being in tears, because the divinity felt real to them and in their presence.
All those who portrayed Jesus were exceptional. I lean towards Jonathan Roumie in The Chosen only because his divine personality succeeds in reaching out to a broader audience of Christians and non-Christians alike. The love of Jesus continues to be inclusive of all of us.
Robert Powell of Jesus of Nazareth is by far the best Jesus ever for me. 😇 I never get tired of watching Jesus of Nazareth from childhood up to now. Im now 52 and every time I watch it, I still get affected that I see myself looking at my spirituality as a Catholic in a different perspective. More close to God that is..
All have been awesome!!! But Jonathan Roumie is ground breaking, relatable, and will never be forgotten. AND believable looking from that region of the world. It’s all in his eyes ❤
Robert Powell hands down!!! Made the most impact on me. I first saw the film when I was fourteen years old and it blew me away!!!!!!! You should watch the whole movie.
Jesus of Nazareth will probably always be the best film of Jesus. Competent script and brilliant direction by Franco Zeferrelli and music by Maurice Jarre.
love this clip of Jonathan Roumie, best portrayal of "human and divine"! also Jesus came as a Jew and altho' we really don't have an actual image, Jonathan Roumie has the "look"! one more thing, Jonathan's walk w/the Lord for sure comes through. he's authentic!
Jonathan Roumie his portrayal of Jesus touches my heart and soul. Watching him made me fall in love with Jesus all over again. His gentleness, love, compassion towards people. We all know of Jesus divine nature, but his human side we can connect. Jesus gets us.
Jim Caviezel aside for being a good actor play the role of Jesus Christ his Testimony and his strong faith that makes him the best, Other than that every actor who play the role as Jesus is truly blessed❤🙏
Robert Powell for me . I watched this when it was first aired with my parents as a small child and have watched this every year on Easter weekend im 58 .it makes me cry every time. He is my image of Christ
Jesus of Nazareth is a great movie. The actor who played John the Baptist is also amazing in that film. When I watch the The Passion, I never see Jim Caviezel, I only see Jesus. If I’m not mistaken I believe Jim even said that he spent time everyday in Adoration and asked Jesus that when people see the film that they would only see Him.
Jim Caviezel was the most realistic Jesus and had the best script! The pain of Christ was the absolute BEST film ever made! Can't wait until the "Resurrection" film to be released by Mel Gibson!
Jim Caviezel hands down not even close. The scene of him working and splashing water on His Mother such humanity. His divinity shown clearly portrayed when he encounters His Mother on the way of the cross. His acting on the cross was real pain. The aramaic and the fact that He is a believer really makes Him an alter christe. idk how anyone can disagree
I agree. No one did a better job than Jim Caviezel. Everything about his performance was spot on. I think Jim’s real life faith and prayer life played a huge role in making his performance so real and so moving.
ROBERT POWELL ...i actually cried watching jesus of nazareth :.( and they have his portrait in churches actually is how close robert powell portrayed jesus .... he went to a church in brazil and they had HIS movie portrait up and some of the kids actually though jesus returned :D it was so awesome
The reason Robert Powell’s performance was the best (in my opinion) is because he used a technique where he would not blink when he was conveying the power of Christ. This was the technique he used as an actor that made his portrayal so effective.
All these actors are special in their own way. But no one has made me cry so often seeing so much compassion, mercy and divinity, humanity, and authenticity displayed on screen as Jonathan Roumie. When he heals the crippled man at the pool, it still gets me. The man who played the cripple in that scene was an amazing actor as well. Or in the very first episode when Jesus heals Mary of Magdala. Very powerful stuff.
My favorite scene is Him meeting Nicodemus on the roof and how touched and moved Nicodemus was to be in the presence of Jesus and standing on holy ground! Nicodemus was also so torn that he couldn’t follow Jesus when he was invited to follow him
@@ericnester8423 Yes! That was the scene that hooked me as well. The actor who plays Caiaphas in the upcoming season four said the exact same thing. He's a secular Jew but he said when Jesus healed Mary he just started bawling and couldn't stop.
@@maryannallen-ky1wf The actor who plays Nicodemus is amazing. You could feel the awe he felt at meeting Jesus. That was extremely powerful. It was so heartbreaking when he didn't take Jesus up and follow him. And in the upcoming season when Jesus is crucified, and Yusuf and Nicodemus take Jesus body, it's gonna wreck me. I cry just thinking about it..
James Caviezel... JC - One of the Best Actors in the world to play Jesus Christ! Hands down..# 💯 This Century no actor has gone thru so much pain, suffering, fasting, mass, confession, etc. to perfect the role of Jesus Christ in "The Passion"🩸 JC was chosen at 33 years to fulfill Gods Plan ! Thank God for choosing the best..👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent Speaker with Humility & Touch of Class👍 His testimony will drive anyone to tears.. 😥 "Were you there when they crucified my Lord..."🎶 🎶 God bless JC ! 🙏 🙏😇🙏
Jim Caviezel did a perfect job portraying Jesus Christ.
He was very good yes,
though only God is deemed perfect.
“The Passion” is some,thing modernists find hard to take because of the brutality of the depiction. As far as the acting is concerned, Caviezel has both the handicap of delivering his lines in a foreign language. and the advantage of it being in a foreign language.He is like an actor in a silent film. Certainly the scenes that most break me up and those he acts with Our Lady, She recoils from what she is seeing to the point of running away, where she shows her full humanity and her relationship with her son. When she runs toward him, surely one must have a heart of stone not to weep at the sight. Love conquers all even when experiencing hell on earth.
We know the Face of Jesus in the Paint of Saint Faustina
You're nuts!!! stomping on the snake's (was it supposed to be Satan?) head in the beginning of the film totally blew Caviezel's film for me. That was NOT Jesus stomping on a snakes head. If it was Satan...even less so Jesus. That was NOT how Jesus was going to bring about the kingdom. Caviezel was way too violent a Jesus and simply not convincing from that moment on! Jesus knew he had to die AND RISE....to bring about his kingdom....no other way. Caviezel head smashing...total nonsense and total Gibson. It ruined the film and his protrayal of Jesus from the beginning...I had to walk out from there. Totally unconvincing for me as Jesus.
Robert Powell; I grew up with a tradition of watching Jesus of Nazareth each and every year during Holy Week. This was in the 80s and 90s. He gives the best portrayal IMO. Brought me to tears as a teenager and it still does, over 20 years later.
I've never been so engaged and I've never cried as much watching Jonathan Roumie as Jesus. His countenance, his voice, his simplicity, his humanity. He can act, not just his physicality but maybe it's also how The Chosen is written. Playing Jesus becomes Jonathan Roumie. He portrays Jesus as most authentic as Son of Man and as Son of God.
I am still a Caviezel fan, and the music in the Chosen is not good.
I recently saw for the first time Jonathan Roumie playing Jesus meeting the woman at the well. His accent for Jesus was perfect. I saw for the first time Jesus smiling. It was the most moving scene For me. It was like being there with them. I was so moved I sobbed. My love for Jesus was enhanced.
Robert Powell!!!!!! Robert Powell!!!!!! Robert Powell!!!!
@@SKMikeMurphySJRelax yourself! Robert did good. Its just that Jonathan is doing a better potrayal of Jesus. Nothing taken away from Robert.
His first appearance with Mary, is stunning. He comes like an angel of God, like St. Michael with a sword in his hand. Then she get to meet him on a human level. I have never seen a better opening to a “life” of Christ.film. Roumie has this way of projecting both authority and familiarity. Sometimes the lines are are bit TOO familiar; which to me detracts. All and all though, what he says to his Disciples is spot on ,for he is like a teacher speaking to men who are still very young,. The decision to cast young actors to play the role. is just great because it serves to explain their lack of comprehension. To cast Peter as a married man is perfectly right, since this explains why he is a natural leader even not much older. To make”Zeb” the father of James and John an important character is right on. That we are in a Jewish world he helps make plain, albeit the central European world we are most familiar with.
So you're defining God? In the Bahama's Jesus was Black, and The Virgen of Guadalupe was Indian. Let art take its liberties, Powel had the presence of a god!@jakes4164
I got emotional too! I love that scene!
I just cant believe Jesus in The Chosen could make burst with tears many times. The portrayal is so moving and his simplicity and relatability…u can feel here that Jesus is human being…so admirable and amiable…just the perfect portrayal for me ever…
Jonathan Roumie’s portrayal is my favorite with Jeremy Sisto 2nd with Cavaziel & Powell next in that order.
its to woke and fake as a snake
Is your heart led by an algorithmic incentive, or scripture?
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Jonathan Roumie has everything, he looks the way I see Jesus in my mind. His accent is the best and his emotion is so moving. I got chills and moved to tears when he preached The Sermon on the Mount. Even the episode before when he was with Matthew putting his Sermon together he was amazing. He’s without a doubt absolutely THE BEST Jesus ever.
Jim Cavisel, Jonathan Route and then Robert Powell
JIM CAVIEZEL no contest...he is such a great actor. Just think of all the suffering he went through portraying Jesus. Dislocated shoulder, struck by lightning, frost bitten, hypothermia,plus 2 heart surgeries. He also had several stitches from being struck by the whip. So, in my opinion it's JIM CAVIEZEL hands down... This man truly suffered portraying Jesus. God bless him!
There is no way you have ever seen Ted Neeley's Gethsemane or you could not say that Caviezel's "performance" was any good because Caviezel was NOT acting. He was not performing. It was not art!!! He was really sick and possibly even dying. That is NOT acting. Neeley's "I only want to say if there is a way...take this cup away from me..." is acting. Neeley's "watch how I die......" followed by images of art history of his crucifixion is art!!! The mixture of old and new...ancient and modern...and being able to pull it off convincingly on a very LIMITED Budget is art!! It is acting!! It is a true performance.
Not to mention he learned Aramaic and Latin and spoke it convincingly throughout the film.
Jonathan's beautiful faith in our Lord shines through him. That's what places him in the number one spot for me.
Powell gives me goosebumps in several scenes. no other portrayal has ever left lasting memories with me like him.
…and its a 1977 movie. Imagine the technology then compared to today; Passion of Christ. POC showed how Jesus suffered, but JON still #1 to me.
Agreed.
Agreed💯💯💯💯
No doubt: Jesus os Nazareth and The Passion of Christ are both VERY powerful and intense. The Best.
@@leonardohummel8658 I wish they could make JON in 4K
Jim Caviezel hands down. I have heard him say in many of his interviews that he prayed daily that everyone would only see God and not him. He is a devoted Catholic and he is thankful that the Lord used him to glorify Our Heavenly Father.
Never Cavezel stomping on a snake head's. You have to watch the interaction between Anderson's Judas and Neeley's Jesus at the last supper to see what genuine true acting looks like. Caviezel can't even come close. Look at the interaction between Ellimon's Mary Magdalene and Neeley Jesus and you will see true art! Watch Dennin's Pilate and Neeley's Jesus interact. Jesus say only one line and he pulls the whole seen off conviincingly (with great acting from Dennin too of course.
Jim Caviezel hands down. He not only played the best Jesus, he suffered greatly for it.
My opinion, Jim Caviezel and Jonathan Roumie give different yet complementary presentations of the possible life of Jesus. They take you in as a witness to the events.
Robert Powell is the best Jesus.
@@EXPOSEDBYGABRIELPEREZ many people do not know how who Robert is but know of Jim Caviezel acting and obviously Mel Gibson.
It's really subjective. And we really have to take into account the era it was made, e.g. nobody was worrying about a non-white Jesus five decades ago. For me, it is a tie between Sydow, Powell and Roumie.
Agreed! Jim Caviezel was the best!!
Robert Powell, still watch that movie and it always touches my heart.
Da! Eu m-am uitat de 23 de ori.
(Nu ma laud)
Cine se uita de mai multe ori e un fan adevărat al lui Robert Powell, Franco Zeffileri (regizorul) și alți actori
Jim Caviezel and Jonathan Roumie. They are very different in appearance, but they both have the HEART. We can’t know for certain what Jesus really looked like. I grew up thinking that He looked like the pictures in School and Church, but realistically, he would have looked more like Roumie. I love the familiar feeling that I have when I watch Jonathan Roumie in The Chosen, and he seems to be that way in reality too. There’s something very comforting about him in general.
Robert Powell is the perfect Jesus in my eyes. His performance is mesmerising.
Robert Powell's performance was amazing in 'Jesus Of Nazareth! Jim Caviezel was born to play that part in 'The Passion Of The Christ'. For me, these two films are the absolute best 'Jesus' films.
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Totally agree
Completely agree. ~
Oh yes ! Robert Powell in the movie was The Word of Christ and Jim Caviezel in the movie was The Passion of the Christ ! Both amazing actors !! 😍😍
Passion of the Christ was over the top and Caveizel didnt sell it for me.
I think Jonathan captured the humanity the best
Jesus of Nazareth is my favorite. It's not just Robert Powell, it's also his interactions with his friends and disciples...they bring him to life for me. The scene when Peter betrays him, and then they meet after the Resurrection, has been burned into my heart.
Peter denied Jesus, Judas betrayed Him.
All the actors on jesus of Nazareth are superb. Incredible talent. That's what made it the best. The fact that it was long made me want more.
100% agree its Roberts Powells appearance ,acting & all the other actors too Olivier,Ustinov,Hussey I recall raising of Lazarus,I'm not religous but it kept me watching to the end!
@@mogreen1249 Yes. I agree. The scene when Mary (Olivia Hussey) wept emotionally over the dead body of his son… that was sooo moving. I cry every time I watch it. 😢😭
I also first watched Jesus Nazareth, when I was child.
Robert Powell --second to none! Zeffirelli's movie is a masterpiece.
Robert gentlemen. His name is Robert Powell. In my humble opinion, the best portrayal of Jesus that really hits home. For being a comedian, this man is truly amazing!
Cred că îl confunzi
Este Robert Powell (actorul)
Si alt Robert Powell (comediantul despre care zici)
Robert Powell still gives me the chills playing our Savior JESUS CHRIST
Me too
The Jesus in The Chosen really touched my heart the most as he displays so much love, gentleness, relatability and simplicity and he is just so lovable… when u watch him you just gotta love him…gitta love Jesus
I agree with you 100%
I am a born again Christian, Robert Powell as Jesus was just spectacular I felt the Holy spirit move in me, it was so real and very special. I have seen many other actors play Jesus but did not get the feelings I got from Robert Powell. I truly believe God Used him to convert and bring the Lord to life in Christians ✝️
Look up Orthodoxy and do research. Come to the mother church, the original unchanged church founded by Christ.
Robert Powell a fost, este, și va fi cel mai bun actor!
Actoeul meu preferat!
Când vizionez filmul Jesus of Nazareth mă emoționează până la lacrim.
Îți cad lacrimi fără să vrei
His eyes……
Agreed. Watching Robert Powell as Jesus moved me in a way I can’t even put into words.
For me, it's Caviezel. The sets, the Aramaic. The acting. That's my best.
I would have preferred the movie the passion in english.
Yes definitely Jim Caviezel .God Bless him.🙏🙏
For me 💯 per cent its Caviezel
@@virginiaquiroga6631 Jesus did not speak English. No one did in His time. All the movies should be accurate.
@@virginiaquiroga6631 No. It was great in Aramaic and Latin. I had Latin in high school but forgot it. Nonetheless, I understood more than the Aramaic. The Aramaic is what drew me to the film, as I heard it was terribly violent. But seeing it, it threw you into another dimension. It was terribly moving. Also Jim Caviezel was the spitting image of my first love.
Robert Powell, Jesus of Nazareth, all the way. The intensity of his eyes, the calmness of his voice, the way he embodied Christ, was AMAZING. Just finished listening to it (can't watch, at work 😁), now I will probably start Ben-Hur then Quo Vadis. Last year I watched them backwards. 🤣 Happy Easter! ✝
One of the reason I like Robert Powell's version is because almost every scene you looked forward to the way the actor presented Jesus' words. For example, the way he presented the parable of the prodigal was amazing and touching.
Robert Powell in Jesus of Nazareth is the best portrayal of Jesus for me.. His eyes and voice give me goosebumps in several scenes. My all time favorite and still makes me cry everytime I watch it..
The part where he sees the Temple being used for "profit of business deals" made me cry to see how angry he was and to see his tenderness over the children that sat on his lap. One more part that I loved, "when a good General of the Roman Army, "came to him to ask him, "please help my servant who is more like a son and is gravely ill" he asked Jesus of Nazareth to tell him that all will be alright. Jesus Christ looked at him and said, "I could come with you? He this good General and Samaritan said, "I know, as a general I say "do this to others and they will do it, as sure as you tell me that you will do it and my servant will be cured." Jesus Christ turned to his disciple and expressed "awe" of this man because" the man had "FAITH" in Jesus Christ. Jesus turned to his apostles and said, "do you see the FAITH of this man?" He believes when I say, "go home and your servant will be fine." The general and good Samaritan went to his friends and learned his servant was alive and well." He looked back at Jesus and was stunned by the miracle that was presented to him by Jesus. I loved this part more than I can say because Jesus claim he has more faith by just hearing Jesus say, "Go home and you'll find your serve alive and well." Loved it.
As I recall he had an English accent so that was weird to me,
When a badly beaten Jesus appears before Pilate wearing the crown of thorns, you can see the fear on Rod Steiger's face. That scene is eerie.
@@homegown1234yeah this is what I saying in my comment too,this is what i say about powell portraying JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH..
Jim Caviezel and when you hear what he went through when making the film you know why it was so moving And also he loves Jesus so much it comes across. Never will there be a film like that about Jesus again 🙏❤️
Love me some Caviezel, but Roumie is the absolute best. The entire cast of The Chosen is superb.
Definitely Jim Cavaziel. This is what I imagine the real Christ would be. He was gentle but firm. He stood for everything the Father sent him to do. It was one of the most heartbreaking, real showing of what Christ had to suffer for all of us. Thank you Jesus.
Agreed! Jim Caviezel was the best.
Nothing but the best '' JIM CAVAZIEL "😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Blind patient - forgiven
Did any of you ever watch Jesus of Nazareth??? It showed his whole life.
I never cried so much in a movie. Jim Cavaziel, there is no doubt. He suffered more than anyone I have ever heard of during that movie.
Jim Cavaziel has grey/blue eyes but he wore contacts to make them brown in the movie,which I don't think he should've done,
@@jiop538 ohhh so that’s why his brown eyes in the movie looks a little to bright to be brown if you know what i mean
And afterwards because he was cancelled from all Hollywood and any showbusiness. He had to leave his actor profession and find another profession.
Jim Cavaziel not only played the Best for the part but experienced and nearly lost his life by being struck by lightning the last day of the set and dislocated his shoulders and felt Jesus presence.
Jim Cavaziel. Exquisite. And the speaking Aramaic is impressive. He ,for me was the full embodiment of what I would imagine Christ to be. So beautiful ,in a nonsexual way. More than acting.
If you've hung out with Jewish people there's no doubt that Jonathan Roomie has the most Jewishness about him. The interaction with people, the sense of humor, the earthiness. A breath of fresh air.
Yes l agree with you
Robert Powell!!!!!! Robert Powell!!!!!! Robert Powell!!!!
Modern Jews who are the descendants of converted non-Semitic tribes have nothing in common with the ancient Israelites or the modern Semitic people in the Levant.
@@SKMikeMurphySJ Absolutely. Powell became Jesus. If you go to many Christian countries in Africa, South America or Asia. You'll see people putting stickers of Robert Powell's Jesus of Nazareth on the windows of their taxis, in the back of their rickshaws or other vehicles. His portrayal was celestial.
Jonathan Roomie. His placid humility, love and devotion to his own spiritual beliefs gives him authenticity.
Jim Caveziel for me. Honorable mention to Jonathan Roumie, I like his familiarity. Great show guys. Thankyou 🇦🇺
I've seen Powell's and Caviezel's movies and both made an impact to the viewers in different ways.
They both portrayed the life of Jesus excellently. Although we really don't know Jesus' real image, their portrayal were very convincing.
Well, years ago I went to a Christmas play. A boy came up to me and ask if he was a good actor. I said, "yes, you were the best actor playing Jesus EVER." He walked away so proud and happy. Our lives change daily we grow spiritual daily, we live and grow in Jesus word. Id say that young man age 9 sure changed me. God Bless all our actors who play Jesus Christ our saviour
I felt God's loving voice in Powell's delivery, as if God is saying i am with you always, I'm holding your hand every moment of every day. Don't be afraid.
@Alex Derek no
For me, Robert Powell of Jesus of Nazareth is the best actor to portray Jesus. I have watched this movie more than a hundred times now, but still it moves me to tears.❤
I agree 100%
@@Tabitha-7 I Also Agree. Rod Stieger Played Pilate to Perfection as well IMHO
It's also the way the movie was produced, cast, and protrayed. Love it.
I grew up watching him too but I do like Jim and the guy on the chosen.
Too western. Jesus was from Palestine. Too frail, Jesus was a builder who worked with lumber and stone, and used heavy tools. Powell's a great actor, though.
Jim Caviezel made me cry deep down in my gut. I will always hold the "The Passion" forever in my heart ✝️
Robert Powell, he has captured the divinity of Christ so magnificently that it held me and the people in awe, baptizing them in the Holy Spirit. Transporting us to the very Throne room of Grace in Eternity.
" No one ever spoke like this man."
Jim Caviezel portrayed the deep emotional and unconditional passionate love Jesus has for us and the absolute beauty of the Virgin Mary in her pure devotion for our Saviour.
That happened to me when Jesus was on cross.
He really makes me pray deeply and heartily. So very expressive with that deep look in his eyes. Even if he doesnt utter a word his face speaks volumes
@@marydebattista9274 who?
its Jesus of Nazareth is a 1977 British-Italian television miniseries directed by Franco Zeffirelli iv seen them all this is the best ROBERT POWELL
Jesus of Nazareth for me when I was in about 7th grade…I got mono that year, so had to be at home for about 2 wks..had a ton of
time on my hands…so I watched it. I adored it. I was so totally moved. I would watch it as many of following years as I could. Really made me the strong Catholic that I am today. Yes..it’s his eyes!! His gaze for sure! Unreal
I especially liked the little boy that portrayed jesus as a child. Those beautiful blue eyes took my breath away. Talking about jesus of nazareth movie.
Having seen all the movies mentioned including all 3 seasons of The Chosen, twice, I have to say without a doubt Jonathan Roumie! Something about when he laughs is the epitome of how I see Jesus in His better times. There is a picture of Jesus with his head slightly back and in a full belly laugh! That’s how I want to see my Jesus! And I know He’s in Heaven with the Father and Holy Ghost smiling and laughing when another soul is truly saved!
Robert Powell of Jesus of Nazareth is the best actor to portray Jesus. I have watched this movie more than a hundred times now, but still it moves me to tears
Robert Powell....his eyes are captivating adding depth to the character.
Jesus had brown eyes, not blue eyes.
He has beautiful eyes.
@spudjohnsonn8122 true. Except that it's not confirmed that Jesus actually was God and if was God then why did he ask God not to " forsake" him on the cross
Just don't trust blindly. Use some common sense too.Jesus didn't come here to " die for our sins" but rather faced an unfair trial and was murdered by cruel people.
@Anthony-ws2ve as a physician, I'm highly educated. U sound ignorant though and have no manners of talking.
@spudjohnsonn8122 have u seen ur " Satan" transform? Or are u delusional enough to believe a fairy tale book?
"A certain man had two sons..." If I HAD to choose, it would be Robert Powell. They covered so much ground, had so many great moments that there is just no way that anything else can top it. But Jim Caviezel's The Passion of the Christ comes a very, very close second. How I loved the moment he spoke to Pontius Pilate about Truth. I still watch that scene from time to time. "All men who hear the Truth hear My Voice." And the languages, hearing them speak in Aramaic and Latin. Amazing movie!
Jim Cavaziel was truly outstanding in portrait of Jesus! And he’s suffered so much while doing it! I never cried so much as I did watching this movie!!! God bless him!!!
He also looked very divine and innocent throughout the movie. He will always be the best Jesus ever portrayed.
@@Veronica.A. Agreed! Caviezel really knocked it out of the park for me and then they added the bonus of speaking Aramaic I can't visualize Caviezel talking to the thief on the cross or pretty much any scene of Jesus suffering without leaking out of my eyes! Best film Jesus ever!
@@TheAztecSon best Jesus film and best actor to play Jesus ever. Also Robert Powell in Jesus of Nazareth was very good.
Jim Caviezel
There is an interview online with Robert Powell early on, and he expressed that he found it disconcerting that had been seeing his picture as Jesus in places, and he repeatedly said that he was just an actor.
But Inwas incredibly impressed with the movie Jesus of Nazareth when it was first shown on TV and find it equally impressive now seeing it on You Tube all these years later.
For me Robert Powell. His delivery was powerful. No other actor portrayed such God like intensity in his eyes.
Robert Powell ruined his acting career by portraying Jesus so well. But it is the most important deed he has done in his life, and has touched so many souls, including mine, when I was 18 years old, and tempted to follow the world. He made me choose God-Jesus, by God’s grace through him. God used him.
I was 7 and it ultimately always made in impact in my young life. I am now looking forward to meeting the true Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of All.❤
I think Robert Powell was the closest in appearance to the image of Jesus in the Shroud of Turin and the Roman historical documents of the days of Jesus. His delivery is otherworldly as is his appearance in his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth. I also loved Jim Caviezel in The Passion of The Christ.
Unfair that happened, though.
You couldn't have said that any better. Robert Powell's portrayal of Jesus has stuck with me all these years, and I am so thankful to the Lord for using him to portray such a beautiful image of Himself to us.
Robert Powell the best!
Everyone has a favorite, but NON made world wide impact, as Jim Caviezel! And that's a hands down!!! Until this day there is not one person that was not moved in some way interiorly by this portrayal of Jesus! James is the man!
Don Minutella talks about Pachamama and Bergoglio
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Jonathan r. Is also good. Jim and Jonathan are both good. Seems deeply spiritual..
I agree 100 %!
I think Jim Caviezel has portrayed the best Jesus, to date, and I don't think he could ever be topped!
Though I do think Jonathan Rummey played a good Jesus in "The Chosen"
I think people are connecting with Jonathan more because he put himself out into the public more then Jim C....and people built a relationship with him.
I also think the script between The Passion and The Chosen are very different.
The Passion is painfully serious...and The Chosen is light hearted.
Both are beautifully practicing their faith.
Jonathan Roumie, bestJesus ,I wept during every season so much compassion in his acting❤
Powells presence and delivery will forever secure his place as the best representation of The Lord. Loved his tender n intense portrayal
Robert Powell no one else Ever ! the movie is strictly scripture . With Jim Cavizel who speaks Aremeic.? Jesus Spoke and everyone understood. Robert Powell is the Diamond .... lmgarcia.
It’s ironic, look for the interview with him after he played Him.
AMEN. .. Especially when he was with the children and entering Jerusalem when he finds how his father's Temple was violated.
Hard to beat the whole production.
Jonathan Roumie has depicted Jesus in such a way where u can feel like Jesus is so relatable. He would be my favorite!
But that's just it. He's too contemporary.
@@taroman7100 I've watched The Chosen and I think that this show is trying to do something that no other movie or series about Jesus Life Ministry has done; and that is to not to show Christ's Divinity but also show the humanity as well because Jesus was both God and man
Well said!
People who portrayal Jesus and downplay his divine nature are not to be praised but criticized imo
I like Roumie’s performance of the humanity of Jesus. He did laugh, he did dance. He’s a good intro to the real Jesus. I think people want to find out more after seeing him.
I have lost count of how many times I have watched Jesus of Nazareth. Robert Powell's portrayal has touched many lives. I love when he's teaching and it seems like he's so caught up in thoughts of God that he has to pause. Like he is being swept up with the beauty of what he's saying. He doesn't just portray Jesus as a teacher, but as a teacher inspired by God. The worlds that the movies Jesus of Nazareth and Passion of the Christ were filmed in are so different. In the 1970s the suffering of Christ was more familiar to the average person. It didn't have to be dramatized so graphically because most people knew the story. In the 2000s it was less widely known to the average person so the brutal depiction in the Passion was maybe necessary. It was very hard for people who had been Christians for decades to watch the Passion because Christ's suffering was so personally felt. Kudos to Mel Gibson and Jim Cavieziel. They brought the spotlight to Jesus' life when the world needed to be reminded. But I won't be watching it again and again like Jesus of Nazareth.
I can well remember Robert Powell playing Jesus and it was on every Sunday evening here in England. To me, he looked exactly how I envisioned Jesus would look. I loved it, but I also remember thinking in later years, it glamorised Jesus’s passion and death. I can remember praying on it and voicing that this version didn’t encompass just how much Jesus had suffered and that we needed a version which did. Then low and behold, along came Jim. I’m English, but to me Jim has this hands down and that’s not taking anything away from those who came before him. 🙏🏻
For me Robert Powell as Jesus of Nazareth will always be the most meaningful for me. I saw it as a child when it came out and it was the first time I felt I understood the life of Jesus and what he gave to the world. I will never forget it. This series had the most top notch cast I have ever seen put together. Olivia Hussey as Mary, Ian McShane as Judas, Michael York as John the Baptist, Peter Ustinov, Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Anne Bancroft...I mean the list goes on and on.
Franco Zefferelli....knew what he was doing getting Robert Powell....because he IS Jesus!! I hung on every word....Brilliant!!!
Too right!
I watch Jesus of Nazareth every Easter and every time Mary cries when he is brought down from the cross makes me sob my heart out. The Passion of the Christ makes me cry when Mary runs to him, when he falls carrying the cross. Robert Powell will always be my favourite. He looked beautiful. I do love The Chosen, Jonathan is great in it. They are all in my top three, but Robert Powell made me want to go to Sunday School when I was a child watching it
teensymom1420 Robert Powell as Jesus of Nazareth was the best in my opinion. Jim Cavezal was a close second.
Ian Cussack was to me the best.
I was child when I first saw "Jesus of Nazareth" with Robert Powell, I was cry, so so realistic...I been watching since then many times and I still cry. His voice, he looks, warm , calming effect is wow ..for me Robert Powell
Ian’s 69 years old and watched Robert Powell play the whole life of Christ. Without a doubt he was the best. Caveziel is great but Powell made me feel Jesus so much in my heart. Jim was great but Powell was Christ.
Robert Powell, 100% is how I’ve always thought of as Jesus. Otherworldly, gentle, intelligent, beautiful. Surely he didn’t speak the king’s english but still… I love this portrayal the best.
I ❤️ Robert too
Yep, totally agree! ...his eyes are like looking through a person, that did it for me.
Jim did say he studied Aramaic. He also had talks that he spoke in Aramaic. It was captivating.
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Me too
Jonathan Roomie in the first season, first episode, when he calls Mary of Magdalen by name brought tears to my eyes!!!! I felt our Lord was calling me!
Robert Powell was the best actor who played the character of Jesus in my opinion. I was so impressed by his performance and the movie was so captivating.
Robert Powel is one I've never forget, gosh his eyes is perfect!
YEAH THEY'RE BLUE , JUST LIKE YOUR FANTASY WHITE JESUS 🤔
Just watching Robert Powell saying the words of the Sermon on the Mount bring tears to my eyes. It feels as if he is incarnating Jesus himself and one can see it in his eyes. Just beautiful. By the way, Jesus was, is, and forever will be Divine. He is our Divine Master who brings hope and joy to all, even to those who reject him.
I know exactly what you mean by saying that it feels like he is incarnating Jesus. Not literally, of course, but it's like Jesus said here.. I'll show you Myself through this actor.
He had an experience when doing it
@patttrick Can you tell us more about what the experience was if you know some specifics? I'd be very interested.
He doesn't say
@patttrick Oh okay. Where did you read about the fact that he had an experience? I'd like to at least look it up.
Robert Powell, in my mind, embodied Jesus. His eyes were serene yet intense, while his face radiated peace, and love. His demure as Jesus was both commanding, and humble. I almost have to wonder if there was actually something divine going on when that movie was being made. Goosebumps did describe it for me, when I re-watched it recently.
That is exactly what I think ever time I watch the movie.I I also wonder if something divine touched Robert Powell to be able to portray the role with such humbleness and intensity.
Definitely Robert Powell... very convincing acting.... his words were so convincing when speaking.... very passionate....
Jim Cavieziel's is the one who had the holy spirit guide him, his mannerism what Jesus is like, humble, kind, love. All the actor's did a great job at playing Jesus, Jim Cavieziel's made me feel the holy spirit though 💞
Robert Powell, yes! Agreed 👍
I watched Jesus of Nazareth with Robert Powell as a kid in the 70's and he is the definitative Jesus actor to me. Such a powerful Movie..
I agree. Jesus is brought to live not just by Powell, but by the people around him, by how they interact with him. Especially Peter. I showed this to my granddaughter and she was captivated. It impacted her devotion. I watch it every Christmas
@@ivorybow Cool! Jesus of Nazareth is my Family's favorite Jesus movie because Robert Powell really nailed that look, and the aesthetic of the whole tv movie seems biblically authentic except for the language, and in that regard I put that for passion of the christ. If the language used in passion which is Aramaic and latin were in Jesus of Nazareth it'll be really more great.
I agree
He inhabited the role so completely that when he stepped onto the set in costume...the casual swearing among the cast and crew came to a halt. 🙂
Runt looks crazed, Jesus was more poised
Jonathan Roumie is my favorite Jesus ❤️🙏 he plays the human side of jesus, i love The Chosen .
I love both Jim Cavieziel's and Jonathan Roumie's portrayals of Jesus. I've never cried more than watching these two!
Hands down!
I do have to say the eyes of John Roumie are really Holy!
@@lisamcelroy5548 Holy eyes? 😆😆
@@cyndigirl418 yes
It’s how I think Jesus’ eyes looked! When he was compassionate, loving, sad, angry etc just how I picture my Jesus’ eyes look!
Robert Powell is on another level for me. He is the closest I've seen to THE Lord. He has the look, and the authority that you listen, Jesus of Nazerath has had a massive impact on my life and has led me to my faith.Massive respect to Jim Caviezel also.👏 God Bless them. Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
Agreed.
How can one of these guys rate Powell not in the top3 is a divine mystery to me
The look?
Brethren have you met the Lord physically??
Just asking..
its Jesus of Nazareth is a 1977 British-Italian television miniseries directed by Franco Zeffirelli iv seen them all this is the best
@@Oghene_MillionHave you heard of the Shroud of Turin? You can know what Jesus looks like.
Loved Robert Powell, then saw Jim Caveziel. Loved him too. Then I saw Jonathan Roumie and was totally blown away by him. Down to earth, gentle yet strong and loving. Watching the Chosen has really helped my faith. ❤❤
Robert Powell, portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth touched my Heart and I was deeply inspired ❤️
Definitely! Jim Caviezel is the one that has been inspiring to me. I will never be able to get out of my mind. His passion and crucifixion.
It made me realize how my own sins put him on the cross for my salvation. I know of many people who saw the passion of the Christ will not see it again because of the intenseness of his scourging at the pillar and crucifixion. And to find out later the suffering that Jim caviezel went through to portray Jesus showed me that carrying my own cross was so easy.
God bless all the actors who did portray Jesus. ✝️❤️📿
Robert Powell looks like the Jesus that's pictured in our family Bible that I used to read with my Grandmother. When I first saw Jesus of Nazareth as a kid, it took my breath away because he looks like Jesus in the Bible. Even to this day, when I see him, it just moves me and touches my heart. I can't even put it in words.
Jim Caviezel hands down !!!’ 💯❤️
Robert’s portrayal has stuck with me all of my life. Jim Caviezel’s portrayal was one of the most awe inspiring performances on cinematic screen. I know so many people who say they found that it made for uncomfortable viewing and yes! I have to agree and say it did! But I feel that Mel did it to show the reality of how our lord suffered for the sake of our very souls. Sometimes we have to be given that nudge to remind us of his greatest sacrifice. 🙏
Robert Powell played an authentic Jesus and you can really imagine and feel the soul of Jesus in his performance
Beside passion of CHRIST. I REALLY think Actor Diogo Morgado played an amazing role of our lord Jesus in 2014 SON of GOD
I agree about Robert Powell 👍❤️
Robert Powell was top notch as Jesus.
I was 14 years old when it was shown on TV during Easter week 1977. It was BIG DEAL! Still is the best movie about the life of Christ!
Powell is actually a British comedian.
Robert Powell. Hands down.
Jesus of Nazareth
Outstanding cast of actors.
Unbelievable movie, and I cried.
Robert never blinks his eyes
I agree every actor that was cast for the movie was an excellent choice, like Peter and John the Baptist.
Glad there are so many others that appreciate how great Robert Powell was as Jesus!!!--All star cast was fantastic!!
I don't even think a comparison is possible. Robert Powell is the ultimate "jesus". I watch the whole series at least once a year.
I don't believe in fairy tales or religion, but if it were real, 1977's Jesus of Nazareth is the closest we'll ever have to a second coming. Much of the cast of that movie talked about constantly being in tears, because the divinity felt real to them and in their presence.
Robert Powell!!!!!! Robert Powell!!!!!! Robert Powell!!!! Jim Caviezel
All those who portrayed Jesus were exceptional. I lean towards Jonathan Roumie in The Chosen only because his divine personality succeeds in reaching out to a broader audience of Christians and non-Christians alike. The love of Jesus continues to be inclusive of all of us.
Robert Powell the best the crucifixion scene gives me the chills and when Mary received the body emotional Jesus of Nazareth
Robert Powell of Jesus of Nazareth is by far the best Jesus ever for me. 😇 I never get tired of watching Jesus of Nazareth from childhood up to now. Im now 52 and every time I watch it, I still get affected that I see myself looking at my spirituality as a Catholic in a different perspective. More close to God that is..
I can't disagree with that.
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NR Tinio, totally agree
hands down, the BEST Jesus out there!!
its Jesus of Nazareth is a 1977 British-Italian television miniseries directed by Franco Zeffirelli iv seen them all this is the best ROBERT POWELL
All have been awesome!!! But Jonathan Roumie is ground breaking, relatable, and will never be forgotten. AND believable looking from that region of the world. It’s all in his eyes ❤
Robert Powell hands down!!! Made the most impact on me. I first saw the film when I was fourteen years old and it blew me away!!!!!!! You should watch the whole movie.
Robert Powell is my ll time favorite. I just finished watching it. HIS EYES are mesmerizing.
I agree, it's not the just because of the color of his eyes, but that piercing gaze.
the director told him never to blink
Jesus of Nazareth will probably always be the best film of Jesus. Competent script and brilliant direction by Franco Zeferrelli and music by Maurice Jarre.
@@Jack-fs2im 😂
Yes, I agree with you 100% 👏👏
love this clip of Jonathan Roumie, best portrayal of "human and divine"! also Jesus came as a Jew and altho' we really don't have an actual image, Jonathan Roumie has the "look"! one more thing, Jonathan's walk w/the Lord for sure comes through. he's authentic!
Jonathan Roumie his portrayal of Jesus touches my heart and soul. Watching him made me fall in love with Jesus all over again. His gentleness, love, compassion towards people. We all know of Jesus divine nature, but his human side we can connect. Jesus gets us.
Yes, his acting was very touching
I do have to say, the little I saw of Roumie is ok, but nothing in comparison to Ted Neeley!
Robert Powell no doubt about it!!!
Jim Caviezel aside for being a good actor play the role of Jesus Christ
his Testimony and his strong faith that makes him the best,
Other than that every actor who play the role as Jesus is truly blessed❤🙏
I chose Robert Powell in Jesus of Nazareth movie. Robert’s face, his voice, his eyes and his portrayal of Jesus is perfect.
Robert Powell for me . I watched this when it was first aired with my parents as a small child and have watched this every year on Easter weekend im 58 .it makes me cry every time. He is my image of Christ
Jesus of Nazareth is a great movie. The actor who played John the Baptist is also amazing in that film. When I watch the The Passion, I never see Jim Caviezel, I only see Jesus. If I’m not mistaken I believe Jim even said that he spent time everyday in Adoration and asked Jesus that when people see the film that they would only see Him.
Jim Caviezel and Jonathan Roumie, period.
Yes!
Caviezel and Roumie
I vote for that as well!
I 1000% concur with you!
100% agree.
Jim Caviezel was the most realistic Jesus and had the best script!
The pain of Christ was the absolute BEST film ever made!
Can't wait until the "Resurrection" film to be released by Mel Gibson!
Robert Powell and Jim Caviezel both did a very great job of portraiting Jesus indeed!.
Don't sleep on Jeffrey Hunter bro.
Jim Caviezel hands down not even close. The scene of him working and splashing water on His Mother such humanity. His divinity shown clearly portrayed when he encounters His Mother on the way of the cross. His acting on the cross was real pain. The aramaic and the fact that He is a believer really makes Him an alter christe. idk how anyone can disagree
I agree. No one did a better job than Jim Caviezel. Everything about his performance was spot on. I think Jim’s real life faith and prayer life played a huge role in making his performance so real and so moving.
ROBERT POWELL ...i actually cried watching jesus of nazareth :.( and they have his portrait in churches actually is how close robert powell portrayed jesus .... he went to a church in brazil and they had HIS movie portrait up and some of the kids actually though jesus returned :D it was so awesome
The reason Robert Powell’s performance was the best (in my opinion) is because he used a technique where he would not blink when he was conveying the power of Christ. This was the technique he used as an actor that made his portrayal so effective.
All these actors are special in their own way. But no one has made me cry so often seeing so much compassion, mercy and divinity, humanity, and authenticity displayed on screen as Jonathan Roumie. When he heals the crippled man at the pool, it still gets me. The man who played the cripple in that scene was an amazing actor as well. Or in the very first episode when Jesus heals Mary of Magdala. Very powerful stuff.
My favorite scene is Him meeting Nicodemus on the roof and how touched and moved Nicodemus was to be in the presence of Jesus and standing on holy ground! Nicodemus was also so torn that he couldn’t follow Jesus when he was invited to follow him
I was hooked at the end of episode 1 when he redeemed Mary. Beautiful scene!
@@ericnester8423 Yes! That was the scene that hooked me as well. The actor who plays Caiaphas in the upcoming season four said the exact same thing. He's a secular Jew but he said when Jesus healed Mary he just started bawling and couldn't stop.
@@maryannallen-ky1wf The actor who plays Nicodemus is amazing. You could feel the awe he felt at meeting Jesus. That was extremely powerful. It was so heartbreaking when he didn't take Jesus up and follow him. And in the upcoming season when Jesus is crucified, and Yusuf and Nicodemus take Jesus body, it's gonna wreck me. I cry just thinking about it..
Robert Powell hands down the most supernatural portrayal of Jesus, gives me shivers every time!!
Robert Powell. His performance was a God inspired acting of the highest caliber. Divinity came down through him
I love your comment!
James Caviezel...
JC - One of the Best Actors in the world to play Jesus Christ! Hands down..# 💯
This Century no actor has gone thru so much pain, suffering, fasting, mass, confession, etc. to perfect the role of Jesus Christ in "The Passion"🩸
JC was chosen at 33 years to fulfill Gods Plan !
Thank God for choosing the best..👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent Speaker with Humility & Touch of Class👍
His testimony will drive anyone to tears.. 😥
"Were you there when they crucified my Lord..."🎶 🎶
God bless JC ! 🙏
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