"The Book of Clarence": A Bold and Biblical Film Review
"The Book of Clarence," a bold retelling of The Greatest Story Ever Told directed by Jeymes Samuel, features a stellar cast and careens through tones of comedy, drama, and satire. Set in 33 AD Jerusalem, the film follows Clarence, a street hustler who dreams up schemes to get rich quick and eventually pretends to be a messiah. While the acting is superb, the movie lacks cohesion and consistency, leaving viewers uncertain of the filmmaker's intentions. Despite its audacious approach and creative ideas, "The Book of Clarence" falls short of delivering a clear message, making it a mind-melting yet somewhat muddled piece of filmmaking.