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The Book of Clarence (2023)

The Book of Clarence (2023)

PG-13 136 minutes EN Adventure , Comedy , Drama
How far would you go to prove you're not a nobody?
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.
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LaKeith Stanfield
Clarence/Thomas
Omar Sy
Barabbas
RJ Cyler
Elijah
David Oyelowo
John the Baptist
Alfre Woodard
Mother Mary
Teyana Taylor
Mary Magdalene
James McAvoy
Pontius Pilate
Anna Diop
Varinia
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Clarence's Mother
Babs Olusanmokun
Asher the Torturer

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FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/the-book-of-clarence-bfi-london-film-festival-review-hilarious-thought-provoking-biblical-satire/
"The Book of Clarence certifies Jeymes Samuel as a do-it-all in filmmaking. Whether through his stylized direction, thought-provoking satirical screenplay, or bold soundtrack, the filmmaker once again delivers a highly original, genuinely hilarious blend of genres and tones, and a captivating spiritual exploration of the protagonist.
Fortunate as well to have an absolutely superb cast with LaKeith Stanfield commanding the troops, delivering an impressively all-round performance. It lacks better tonal balance and more unpredictability, the latter being destroyed by an unnecessary opening sequence.
Glad to know it will be released on the big screen, which is where I definitely recommend everyone to go and experience this piece of guaranteed entertainment."
Rating: B+

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If you watched and know the style of Jeymes Samuel as writer and director you know what to expect (The Harder they Fall, They Die by Down).
It tells the story of a man that is a con artist that aims to be a new Messiah, in the age of Jesus (and alongside him - 3 days behind), but not a classical Jesus or a new correct etiology one, but one in a black Jerusalem.
It have some interesting messages more to end, shows Romans as the whites, and do not mention proper Jews - it also doesn't choose to what it aims as a movie, comedy or drama putting some comic sequences and references of Marijuana (that was used already in that time, a certain thing, accidental or not).
LaKeith Stanfield is the star of the movie and does well his role and multiplicity of his character. But this isn't enough to make this a good movie.
To me a score of 6.0 out of 10.0 / B-, almost C+.

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Production companies: Legendary Pictures, Kilburn Lane
Production countries: United States of America
Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $6,205,230

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PG-13