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The Book of Clarence
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.
- Original title
- The Book of Clarence
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,205,230
CinemaSerf
Apr 20, 2024 · via TMDB
"Clarence" (LaKeith Stanfield) and brother "Elijah" (RJ Cyler) come off worst in a chariot race with Mary Magdalene (Teyana Taylor) and that lets us know that he is now in hock to the nasty "Jedediah the Terrible" (Eric Kofi Abrefa) for a great deal of money. It quite literally is his money or his life. He has a relationship, of sorts, with "Varinia" who might be able to intercede with her menacing brother on his behalf, but meantime "Clarence" hits on an idea of his own. He is aware of the buzz in the community around the impending arrival of the Messiah, indeed his twin brother "Thomas" is an apostle (with a silent t). How hard can it be to fake some tricks to convince the gullible population that he can cure the sick or raise the dead? Up until now, this all has a rather "Monty Python" meets "Ben Hur" feel to it. It's amiable and well enough paced. Sadly, though, slightly more sincere and half-baked religious elements begin to kick in to the characters a little too earnestly, and the comedic elements are increasingly supplanted by a rather bitty narrative that sees the hitherto quite entertaining "Clarence" begin to take himself just a little too seriously and the entire enterprise stalls. Omar Sy delivers well as Barabbas - though I think maybe he ought to have been called Achilles; Benedict Cumberbatch looks more like Robert Powell than he does and the best scene by far comes from Alfre Woodard's lively interpretation of the Virgin Mary. It has it's moments, but is a bit of a mess of a film that starts off engagingly but is far too long and just sort of peters out.
BornKnight
Feb 20, 2024 · via TMDB
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+.
Manuel São Bento
Oct 13, 2023 · via TMDB
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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LaKeith Stanfield
Clarence/Thomas
Omar Sy
Barabbas
RJ Cyler
Elijah
David Oyelowo
John the Baptist
Alfre Woodard
Mother Mary
Teyana Taylor
Mary Magdalene
Caleb McLaughlin
Zeke
James McAvoy
Pontius Pilate
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benjamin
Anna Diop
Varinia
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Clarence's Mother
Babs Olusanmokun
Asher the Torturer
Eric Kofi Abrefa
Jedediah the Terrible
Nicholas Pinnock
Jesus of Nazareth
Micheal Ward
Judas
Chase W. Dillon
Cabbage
Tom Glynn-Carney
Decimus
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Antoninus
Chidi Ajufo
Goliath
Nicholas Pinnock
Jesus
Tuwaine Barrett
Samson
Jacobi Howard
Peter the Rock
Emeka Sesay
Philip
Fejiro Emasiobi
James the Elder
Arnold Oceng
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Daniel Adeosun
Simon the Zealot
Marcus Fraser
Matthew
Claudius Peters
Andrew
Laura Mvula
Talitha
Khali Best
Zebedee
Brian Bovell
Joseph
Nicky Bell
Jail Guard
Kadeem Ramsay
Jacob
Jack Myers
Nazareth Centurion
Hopi Grace
Jezebel
Jerome Ngonadi
Jezebel Husband
Josh Goulding
Centurion with Antoninus
Oliver Price
Centurion with Spear
Daniel Fraser
Centurion
Fatima Robinson
Dancer
Aahkilah Cornelius
The Blue Lady/Dancer
Rob Hardy
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Siân Richards
Hair Designer
Siân Richards
Makeup Designer
Moussa Fomba
Stunt Double
Jeymes Samuel
Director
Tom Eagles
Editor
Dixie Chassay
Casting
Victoria Thomas
Casting
Cinzia Clemente
Extras Casting Assistant
James Lassiter
Producer
JAŸ-Z
Producer
Jeymes Samuel
Producer
Tendo Nagenda
Producer
Jeymes Samuel
Original Music Composer
JAŸ-Z
Songs
Jeymes Samuel
Songs
Joe Fletcher
Sound Effects Editor
Paul Massey
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Alessandro Melillo
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Jeymes Samuel
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