John XXIII
by Giorgio Capitani
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Actor: Claude Rich, Edward Asner, Massimo Ghini and Franco Interlenghi, Sydne RomeDirector: Giorgio Capitani
Brand: Ignatius Press
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: An excellent Biopic
Summary: 5 Stars
John the XXIII is a welcome and serious addition to my growing collection of religious movies. The movie is extremely well made and the directors have taken the necessary pains in making it authentic by including real historical clips from the era. Ed Asner as the Good Pope John, bears an uncanny resemblance to the late Pontiff and executes his role with brilliance.
The movvie begins at the death of Pius XII. In Venice the necessary preparations are being made for Cardinal Roncalli to attend the conclave. From here we begin a series of flashbacks to the Cardinals childhood in his impoverished town, to his days as a young priest, where he works in different difficult situations in various countries. From there we move on to the happenings of the conclave and his days as Pope.
What I have understood is that Pope John XXIII had the best interests of both the Church and the world at heart. That caused him to convene the 2nd Vatican council (something I have long blamed the good Pope for). However after watching tis movie, whatever apprehensions I have had about Papa Roncalli has disappeared. Had he lived longer, I believe he would have stopped 75% of the errors of interpretation that we good catholics have long suffered.
In short this movie is filled with wit, humour, piety, heroism and simplicity....all the hall marks of Blessed John XXIII.
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 amp English subtitles. This DVD is Not Rated 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. This is a Region 1 DVD (playable ONLY in Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, United States and U.S. territories) Publisher: Ignatius Press Format: DVD, 200 minutes ISBN: 897079001614Similar DVD Movies
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