Godspell (1973)

Of all the movies I've watched about Jesus, Godspell is by far the stupidist.  I guess if you really like watching hobo-clowns act out parables you should watch it, but otherwise it has nothing to reccomend it.

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) is the harrowing tale of a Manson family style cult who drags a man out into the desert and crucifies him.  Seriously, watch it, the guy playing Jesus never gets back on the bus at the end.  That does explain why he seems so stressed.....

The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

The Greatest Story Ever Told is another very long, very thorough account of the life of Jesus.  Unlike King of Kings it doesn't try to spice things up with any unnecessary sub-plots.  As usual, I had to break it up into two sittings.  Jesus was once again completely devoid of personality.  It also contains a very scene-ruining cameo by John Wayne.  The movie does, however contain some beautiful shots of the American southwest.

King of Kings (1961)

Although King of Kings deals with the same subject as the 1928 film of the same name, it is not intended to be a remake.  It thoroughly covers the events of Jesus' life from begining to end.  It also added a subplot about Barabbas being a Jewish freedom fighter, make him the 'Prince of War' and Jesus the 'Prince of Peace'.  Although it does explain why the Jews were so keen on releasing Barabbas, it doesn't help the movie much.  It's very long and I had to watch it in two sittings, also Jesus is pretty devoid of personality.