A real Gem
Tom Conti is superb. His best film. Human and down to earth emotions, a very graceful portrayal of human feelings. A real gem.
sharei'll second that. i really enjoyed it as well. you only had to wait a year and a half for a response to your thread. it's a shame more people don't watch this movie, it's way underrated.
"i took away his weapons...both of 'em"
Only a month and a half to find another fan. I have loved this movie for years. Gentle, beautiful to look at, Conti is totally real. I'm usually not sold on any film with a religious bent, but this is out of the ordinary. I really enjoyed the attempt to make the whole Pope-thing more human. I'd love to get a copy but I can't even find a video library where I can borrow it.
sharelet's count some more! nine months later, another comment on this thread.
and i agree... it's an absolutely charming film.
I have never posted on this site before, but I like this movie so much that I have to agree with y'all.
shareI watched this film one Easter on TV about 10 years ago and absolutely loved it.
shareAbsolutely one of the most underrated movies out there. Superb acting and a real message. Why are there so many low-budget grade D movies now available on DVD while this one has been allowed to fade into obscurity?
shareSo is my comment like 2 years later or something? Yes, the fans trickle in...like water torture or something.
I saw this movie years ago on cable. I am not from a really spiritual household, we were told to make our own choices growing up. (Dad's Jewish, Mom's Catholic, go figure.) But this movie really touched me. The performances were great, Tom Conti instantly became a favorite of mine.
It's a sweet little story, and I was thrilled when I found it on VHS at a video store selling off their stock.
True, there are some things about the story that prove it's not a documentary. Suspend your disbelief and enjoy the film, though. It's worth it.
I have no idea if it's aged well, but I know it was playing on one of the religious stations on cable not too long ago.
If you're looking for it, I would try finding a used copy on Ebay or Amazon. Amazon usually has the best prices, the ebay prices I've seen are a bit jacked up. I too wish they would release it on dvd...even though I guess my vhs copy is kind of valuable now, though! Not that I'll part with it anytime soon.
I'm going to force it on my boyfriend on Easter. If I attend church for him on major holidays, Catholic mass no less, he can certainly sit through a sweet little movie for his half-Jew girlfriend.
For serious, Tom Conti needs to get a series or something. He's not famous, but Julia Roberts is? Truly, there is no justice in the world.