By filming in black and white, this film about the gospel is given more aura or antiquity of its story. I have give my hat off to Pasolini,who despite being an atheist,tried hard at making a film about Jesus' life. Though Enrique Irazoqui's Christ is way to young looking,he did bring a out a new image of Christ out-his persistence and eagerness to preach the Gospel in a modern manner which audiences may comprehend.The crucifixion scene seemed realistic for the time it was filmed though in that category Mel Gibson's film about The Passion tops out.Irazoqui did just as good as Jim Caviezel did in both scenes.It was quite interesting that Pasolini chose his own mother to portray an older Mary.
Review of The Gospel According to St. Matthew
