The Decline of the American Empire
1986
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Reviews. Jesus Of Montreal. Roger Ebert July 18, 1990. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. The Passion play has been a success for more than 40 years in the famous Montreal basilica, but the passage of time has made it seem old-fashioned, and modern audiences are growing restless. It's time for an overhaul.
69% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 87% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings This unconventional Canadian film focuses on an acting troupe hired to stage a Passion play about the life of Jesus. Led by Daniel...
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- Denys Arcand
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- Lothaire Bluteau
Jesus of Montreal is an inventive, witty, and illuminating religious work of art. It is a telling critique of institutionalized Christianity and a savage assault on the hallowed idols of modern western society. The DVD has biographies of the five main actors and the theatrical trailer.
All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) The whole film, apart from a few bits of keen social satire, is sophomoric and self-impressed in...
Lothaire Bluteau received positive reviews for his performance in the film and won the Genie Award for Best Actor. Jesus of Montreal enjoyed mostly positive review. The film has an approval rating of 69% on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 16 reviews, and an average rating of 6.8/10.
May 25, 1990 · 53 User reviews. 22 Critic reviews. Nominated for 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 12 nominations total.
May 25, 1990 · Jesus of Montreal. Nominated for an Oscar this year as Best Foreign Film, this Canadian gem, from writer-director Denys Arcand (The Decline of the American Empire), is a sharply perceptive satire ...
