The Miracle Maker (2000) Reviews

I wanted my small children to 'see' Jesus so that they would better understand exactly His purpose and part in the Master plan, but this was not what I had in mind. While the claymation is well done and the portrayal of the setting and costumes well done (they NAILED the High Priest's garments!), the constant switch between cartoon and claymation doesn't work well. Worse, the story too way too many liberties. The 40 days in the desert comes off as a hunger-induced delusion, it is made to seem as if He stayed in one area His whole ministry, don't get me started on Peter being the foundation of the Kingdom of God, and Mary Magdelene being inserted as a smitten love interest works well to tie in the DaVinci code premise, but it's hardly more than myth. NOT a keeper. No wonder we're commanded not to make graven images... none measure up in the slightest.
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The story was well handled. Very reverent. The animation is beautiful. You must see the special feature on how they created the film. It was even appropriate for young children. Our family really enjoyed this movie.
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