The King of Kings

This is a life of Christ from a different perspective. The animated The King of Kings, being released today in the USA, UK and Ireland  is unique: It’s especially geared toward a younger audience — although adults will appreciate it, as well. In The King of Kings, the story centers on Charles Dickens’ youngest son, 5-year-old Walter, is a bit rambunctious in the theater, interrupting Dickens’ reading performance and irritating his father. Later at home, the master storyteller attempts to calm his family by retelling the story of Christ. His presentation is from Dickens’ ‘The Life of our Lord,’ a book which he intended to be reserved just for his family and the reading of which became a Dickens family Christmas tradition. The Life of the Lord was not published until 64 years after the author’s death. Charles Dickens’ beguiling storytelling draws young Walter into the scene; and with his cat at his side, the boy darts through the Holy Land, following Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem and into the Garden of Gethsemane, witnessing his miracles and understanding his ultimate sacrifice. 

A short documentary on the making of The King of Kings

The scenes will be familiar to viewers acquainted with Scripture: the manger, the parting of the Red Sea, Satan tempting Jesus, Peter’s denials and Judas’ betrayal, followed by the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. The artwork in The King of Kings is exceptional, owing to the talent of Korean visual-effects expert Seong-ho (Jay) Jang, who also co-directed the film. This movie is 10 years in the making, but when it’s released in your area, it’s worth watching.