The Next One (1984)
SPOILER!
9 December 2000
Warning: Spoilers
You've had the AntiChrist in films, now it's raining Christs in this ridiculous picture. Like the AntiChrist, this Christ arrives with a helpful number for identification to avoid confusion with any other Christ working as a barman somewhere. Perhaps 'The Next One 2001' will come with a useful barcode or Dot.com address. Since his last visit resulted in crucifixion, Christ decides to play it safe and call himself 'Glenn' and behaves enigmatically. Single mom Andrea finds him washed up on her beach and takes him home presumably because she may find him useful at parties. Turning water into wine and feeding thousands from one loaf definitely saves on grocery bills, but she's not to know that as 'Glenn' is giving nothing away. He leaves speaking in tongues to his disciples who seem in short supply this time around. What is his mysterious mission and will Andrea's son be able to relate to this icon now he's a surfer dude? Does he prefer a heavier or lighter board? At the end of the film another Christ washes up on the beach leaving us with the uncomfortable impression that the son of the almighty might be more of a hazard than driving on Greek roads. A short sighted elderly person might trip over whatever this one's called. Probably Glenda.
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