Hey, remember that “The rent is too damn high!” guy, Jimmy McMillan, who ran for mayor of New York City and even governor of New York several times? Wasn’t he great? I remember watching some of those debates – he kicked ass! And what was the dealio with those gloves he always wore?? Anywho, picture Jimmy scowling at you, pointing a gloved finger and emoting: “Joaquin Phoenix, that guy is too damn old to play Jesus of Nazareth!” If you can get past that simple truth, the movie is worth watching. I couldn’t. Which was really a shame, because I am a huge fan of Joaquin, he is terrific in every single movie. And the equally consistent Rooney Mara played the lead role.
As Forrest Gump so eloquently said, “That’s all I have to say about that!”