And therein lies the problem. You are correct. There just isn’t enough in the Bible with which to make a movie. I don’t have too much of a problem with “filling in the gaps” where you have some day to day types of conversations. If you don’t, all you have is a Short. I DON’T like movies that change the story. But I think the real problem is easily identified ... they just make crap “Bible movies” The last one I really enjoyed was really a mini-series ... Zeffirelli’s, Jesus of Nazareth. I LOVED that. Since then? Not a thing.
I don’t have too much of a problem with “filling in the gaps” where you have some day to day types of conversations.
Having just spent 4 plus hours watching Zephirelli’s series in it’s entirely, I must say that it is the most detailed and complete depiction that I have seen in any Biblical movie. The only part of the film that does not cover the event thoroughly is the Crucifixion and resurrection. Jesus’ life story is as complete as it is possible to cover it. And the actor playing Jesus is very believable. Not too overly “pretty”. Very good film. I have not yet seen “Son of God.”