The King of Kings 1927

Charles Morgan, New York Times: As a work of art it is a complete failure, because it is anaemic and because it shows us a Christ who, though obviously a virtuous and mild man, is completely lacking in the fire and spiritual vigor that go to the making of the great leaders of mankind. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: It's a dull, tasteful film by a director who was anything but. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Tremendous is The King of Kings -- tremendous in its lesson, in the daring of its picturization for a commercial theatre and tremendous in its biggest scene, the Crucifixion of Christ. Read more