A woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet.

The Testament of Ann Lee — 3.5/5

What an interesting movie!!! What's fascinating is that it feels like a genuine religious movie. What I mean by that is that the movie doesn't cynically side-eye Ann Lee's testament. It seems to communicate what's visible (what she says is true, if not what is actually true), and communicates the belief of her followers, without casting considerable doubt on any of them. This is her experience, and that of her flock. I could put this side-by-side with 'The Ten Commandments' as a movie that religious people could love (except that her religion is sillier of course). And it's made in an art house style visited by people who have no interest in religion, and then features scenes that would likely offend the more religiously-minded. It seems to be a movie that caters to no one. And it's a weird-ass musical! Brave!! And the ultimate takeaway for me is — sure, why not? Why isn't she the next Jesus Christ? The only difference between this and 'The Passion of the Christ' is the worldwide belief that He is the Savior. It took time for Him to become that, so sure, why not, maybe Her time will come as well. Just need one believer, and it grows from there. 

Perhaps good to pair with 'The Wonder.'