The Book of Clarence

2023

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Drama / History

38
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 80% · 118 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 80% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.7/10 10 7939 7.9K

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Plot summary

Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

Director

Jeymes Samuel Photo
Jeymes Samuel

Top cast

Caleb McLaughlin Photo
Caleb McLaughlin as Dirty Zeke
Teyana Taylor Photo
Teyana Taylor as Mary Magdalene
Benedict Cumberbatch Photo
Benedict Cumberbatch as Benjamin
Omar Sy Photo
Omar Sy as Barabbas
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ewb5048 7 / 10

A multi layered satire that would be understood by some...not all

This film is very multi layered that many will miss the point of the movie.One way to see this is a satire on people, particularly black people with little to no faith in God, and how they move in the world.It's then a satire on how religion is exploited for one's personal gain. Think of many mega churches who look to prophesies on Jesus teachings and miracles.Its then finally a satire on how people who we deem "unworthy" and how their soul is just as much worthy than everyone else's.Intermixed in there is the relationship between the Judeans and the Roman's as an allegory between police/authority and the people they govern. Which may or may not have been somewhat factual since it has been proven that the people there would have been people of color. It may also give an introspection on why Jesus was hated by the Jews so much. But I digress.I'd say give this film a second chance with these points, and you might find this movie a bit more favorable.Oh and I love that Last Supper shot they had when they froze in place, that was dope.
Reviewed by RegalsReelView 7 / 10

This movie has a lot going on.

Clarence, a non-believer in the messiah Jesus and a debtor, is willing to do anything for the woman he loves and his mother. With the deadline for his debt fast approaching, Clarence decides to do something drastic. Clarence declares himself a messiah and travels around Jerusalem, spreading his word of knowledge and performing "miracles." The possible conflict with the Romans and God comes with the success of being a messiah.This film is part satire, part Biblical re-enactment, and part alternate history. The satire comes from applying modern ideas, concepts, and solutions in ancient times. The Biblical re-enactment comes from many of the people from the Bible are characters in this movie and are portrayed the same way. The alternate history take is how Jesus is shown compared to other Biblical films. The movie has comedy, morality, drama, spirituality, and aspects of Christianity. The movie is broken up into parts and is a good length. This is a decent watch for anyone willing to approach history, religion, and spirituality with an open mind.
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