Take a breathtaking journey into a year in the life of "The Young Messiah". What was Jesus like as a kid? How do you explain what He went through to become who He is and was? Miracles are in this movie - A question-asking young boy who truly didn't know the power He would later use to save the souls of the Earth. Jesus is played by a beautiful young boy who is very good in his role. With his parents (Mary and Joseph), they flee the town they are in. On their journey, young Jesus begins to learn and do things He doesn't quite understand at first - Jesus as a child is so amazing because even with my being a Christian, it didn't make me look at Jesus any different than I do now (with respect and love) - Forgiveness was yet to be known - but Jesus was more than a forgiver, even as a child - Watch what happens and go see the movie - It's worth a watch.

First of all, it's been great to see a spate of movies about Jesus Christ, the carpenter from Nazareth, Who has been proved to be the Son of God Almighty. As one of his great followers said, it only matters that, in every way, Christ is proclaimed, including on the silver screen.Next, and with no apologies for the brief Christian message above, this movie is a worthy addition to the others out there. I'm happy to see some filmmakers' ideas about Jesus as a boy, incorporating Bibilical stories into their own; I believe it can add to our understanding in the same way a good Sunday sermon can do. This film was very well made: the production, the acting, the editing all commendably done. Finally, we enjoyed this nice movie very much! Thanks a lot.

Young Messiah is a fictional tale about JC. It has almost nothing to do with the Gospels, and what little does line up is subject to a strong literary license. i.e. It's not Scriptural at all. The title - btw - should be a clue. According to earlier reviews, some of this arises from non-canonical texts. Those reviewers should read those non-canonical texts before commenting, since the only consistency between those texts and the film are vaguely similar notions - like raising a boy from the dead. ... The film has less relation to those texts than to the Gospels. The texts in question are the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, James and Matthew. If you cannot handle a 'fiction' about JC, don't see the flick.On the other hand, the flick is clean. The casting is brilliant. The actors and actresses do a first rate job. At no point does anyone do anything disrespectful. The music is first rate, if not as memorable as some. The film was shot on location in Italy, and could easily be the Holy Land during a wetter clime. ... In other words, if one leaves his biases and bigotry at home, one might enjoy a flick that would remind one of an old 50's bible epic.

The movie had a great interaction between the cast. A developing story line and entertaining characters. Almost every and any Christian could find fault with historical facts/figures presented as part of typical nitpicking. Based upon our exposure and experience to not only the bible but other historical sources. Thankfully the story was not about historical accuracy but about a young Jesus, and a very good story at that. It is based upon the creative hypothetical. What would it be like to be Jesus growing up? Concentrating on a short span of time but including Jesus's trip to Jerusalem for Passover when he is just 7 years of age. I found it thoughtful, illuminating and satisfying. I am sure many will too. Go see it ye Christian soldiers.