Could ‘Risen’ Be the Best Jesus Film Since ‘The Passion’?

EXCLUSIVE FOR FIRST USE IN USA TODAY lavius (Joseph Fiennes, left) warns Lucius (Tom Felton) to let them all pass, after he discovers him leading the apostles away from the Roman soldiers in a scene from the motion picture "Risen." CREDIT: Rosie Collins, TriStar Pictures ORG XMIT: Joseph Fiennes (Finalized) [Via MerlinFTP Drop]

Risen begins where the blockbuster movie The Passion of the Christ ends, picking up the powerful story in what might be the best Jesus film yet. It is the story of Jesus’ Crucifixion, and the 40 days following through the eyes of an unbelieving Roman soldier who helped put Jesus to death. As Affirm Film’s largest budget to date, Risen brings us the best of Hollywood in an effort to inspire and entertain. Click here for interview