John XXIII
by Giorgio Capitani
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Actor: Claude Rich, Edward Asner, Massimo Ghini and Franco Interlenghi, Sydne RomeDirector: Giorgio Capitani
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); Italian (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 200 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-10-15
Studio: Ignatius Press
Movie Reviews of John XXIII
Movie Review: What a guy!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've only seen one other production on Pope John XXIII and that was starring Charles Durning. Of course, Mr. Durning was more phyically appropriate for the part, but Ed Asner did a most remarkable job portraying the man who fooled them all! He was not the interim caretaker he was intended to be, and his daring has changed the Roman Catholic church forever.
The only two parts I found confusing and/or annoying were intermitent flashbacks to the young Angelo Roncali and the appearance that most of the dialogue was dubbed. However, getting passed that, it was a story that needed telling and that it did wonderfully well!
Summary of John XXIII
An inspiring feature film on Blessed Pope John XXIII starring Edward Asner in an acclaimed performance as the beloved pontiff who came from common stock and was known for his simplicity, goodness, courage and love for humanity. Shot on location in Rome and Italy, and produced by the Italian film company Lux Vide, makers of Pope John Paul II and Saint Rita, this movie tells the whole life story of John XXIII from his youth thru his young priesthood, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope. Elected supposedly as an interim Pope who would just keep the status quo and listen to the advisers around him, John XXIII proved to be his own man when he surprised the Church and world by calling for the Second Vatican Council. This film also underscores his wonderful sense of humor and great charity towards others, especially the poor, downtrodden, and the outcast. Shot in widescreen, with excellent acting all around and beautiful cinematography, the film also stars Claude Rich, Sydne Rome, Massimo Ghini and Franco Interlenghi.This DVD contains the following language tracks:English and Italian language, Spanish & English subtitles.
Special Features: A 16 page booklet by Carl E. Olson with study questions, biography of Blessed John XXIII, and resource list.
Special documentary film with renowned Catholic historian James Hitchcock and Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., on Blessed John XXIII and Vatican II.
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