I have seen earlier versions and applaud the effort to remain true to the concepts of faith established by the author of the book as a movie honoring Jesus while showing difficulties of worldly conflict and the application of his grace to 1st century context. Ending was unexpected.
The screenplay was tenuous during some of the flashback material needed for viewer information. One unusual element was the use of echo to engage the viewer as if in the movie, might give some a headache - difficult to explain the experience. Concepts of establishing communication with unknown was great.