Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Helllins It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

Eric Stevenson I am impressed by how authentic this movie is. For Book Month, I wanted something truly based on the Bible and about Jesus and this is what I got. I especially love how they film Jesus. Out of reverence, they never show His face but you do get to hear Him say the immortal words, "Forgive them father for they know not what they have done". It's another beautiful looking film. It's about how one guy was affected by witnessing Jesus' death. It's once again great to hear the characters used the word "Christian" for early usage.Nowadays with all the divisions within the religion, it's hard to imagine there was a time where "Christian" had just one meaning. The title robe actually refers to the exact one Jesus wore. As another early color film, you can see how everything looks so beautiful here. I appreciate how people keep being authentic. I am glad to have see and reviewed this morning right about Chrstmas, even though it was about Jesus' death and not his death like this holiday is about. My Bible is ripped apart so much I can't even read it anymore. ***

mark.waltz The curse of being at the cross and the memory of being responsible for the death of the savior of humanity has haunted Roman soldier Richard Burton to the threat of losing his sanity. Under emperors Tiberius and Caligula, Burton has been assigned the task of exposing his followers. With the aide of the followers of that cult religion, Christianity, he finds a new moral code that outshines the love of any emperor or even his own people.It is thanks to his slave, Demetrius (the rugged Victor Mature), as well as the lovely Roman lady of good background, Diana (a gorgeous Jean Simmons) that he finds his life following a new course, aided by encounters with two men who knew the immortal Jesus very well. A brief encounter with a guilt ridden Judas and meetings with Simon Peter aide Burton on his own road to salvation, bit with the mad emperor Caligula (an over the top Jay Robinson) on his trail, the only ways out are either denial of his new found faith or crucifixion.Beautifully made version of Lloyd Douglas's best selling novel, this was the very first of the wide screen epics, and it stands the test of time. Messages within the movie are so prevalent today with anti-Christian sentiment spreading across the globe.A great musical score, impressive sets, costumes and photography, this is just as much a Roman history lesson just as it is a valentine to basic Christian values often forgotten by practicing Christians. Even though he is only briefly heard and never shown in a facial close-up, Jesus remains a vital character. My only issues are the outrageous performance by Robinson as Caligula and the historically inaccurate portrayal of Tiberius, here essayed as a basically decent man by veteran character actor Ernest Theigeser. Other than that, I highly recommend it for spreading the important message of humanity and hope.

MartinHafer When the filmmakers were making "The Robe", they knew that they'd also be making the sequel "Demetrius and the Gladiators" and filmed them one after the other with no stoppage in between. Now you'd expect that as usual, the first film would be much better than the next, but this is an odd case where this is NOT so. While I really liked "Demetrius and the Gladiators" when I saw it recently, I was very disappointed by "The Robe". And, yes, I watched the films in reverse order! The film is set near the time of Jesus' death and is told from the point of view of a Roman official, Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton). He and his slave, Demetrius (Victor Mature) are sent to Judea and his is there at the crucifixion. In fact, as the Roman soldiers are casting dice for Jesus' clothes, Marcellus wins the robe. However, little does he know that this robe seems to have magical properties (huh?!) and through this robe, Marcellus comes to become a Christian--making it among the strangest conversion experiences in Hollywood history. However, the insane Emperor, Caligula (Jay Robinson) is not at all pleased, as he hates Christians and takes great sport in killing them. What's to become of Marcellus and his sweetie, Diana (Jean Simmons) once their conversions come to the attention of the nutty 'ol Emperor? Of all of Richard Burton's films, according to IMDb he was least proud of this one because of his wooden performance. While I would agree that it was generally wooden, when it wasn't so flat it was hilariously over-acted. I particularly laughed when Marcellus went mad--and Burton did it in a way highly reminiscent of William Shatner in "Impulse"--and this is NOT meant as a compliment for either of them.Overall, I'd say that the film is, at best, a time-passer. It has lovely sets and nice costumes but it also features some bad acting and a dubious message about Christianity. My advice is so see the sequel--it's something "The Robe" isn't--entertaining. A little bit more subtlety sure would have helped this film, as would an infusion of life and fun. As a result, the film just drags and drags to its conclusion.

PJ Thompson If you're a big fan of the "Ben Hur" era and enjoy Richard Burton and Victor Mature, two of Ameriweird's greatest drama actors, then you'll salivate at every minute of this movie!! The dual storyline of the slave Victor Mature, and the dramatic conversion of Richard Burton is beyond compare with any other great, family viewable movie of the '50's in Cinemascope and full color and truly a screenwriter's masterpiece!! Take it from a true movie buff, this is worth a Saturday evening or a Sunday afternoon relaxation with a movie break!! You'll never forgive yourself if you don't own and watch this classic!! In my humble opinion, the finest acting on the part of all parties in this joy of a movie from the days gone by!!