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Movie Reviews of Luther
Movie Review: based on Erik Erikson ...
Summary: 5 Stars
The film script authors Camille Thomasson and Gavigan gave the statement, that they tried to be based on the psychobiography (written 1958), in which the scientist Erik H. Erikson analyzed the development and the identity crisis of the human being Martin Luther. Erikson had studied under the eyes of the daughter of Sigmund Freud, Anna. Erikson showed in his famous book, how the rage of Luther against his father developed a rage against church-authorities as well. The fire 1517 AD spread and half of Germany went into a battle against the Pope and his followers in Rome. Many blood was shed. The effect: the right to own an individuality reached acceptance against the usual habit of too much patience and submissiveness. That was the inner drive of the Renaissance's cultural evolution. One can find the origins of this emotional-based idea, that it should be necessary, to reach more independence against the educational usage of that time: The father of Martin Luther very often practiced corporal punishment against his son. Luther tried to set an end to those legal, hierarchical and anti-democratic behaviour attitudes. It was a fight against oppression. An example on which later on the human rights, the constitutional laws of modern states have been developed - spreading the idea not only to church patterns, but bringing it just as well to the basis of democracies all over the world too. Luther has build a thinking-street, on which later on the french revolution or the birth of modern societies could grow. But at first there was the fortitude of a son, who felt the strength in his soul, to make the things different to that way his father (and other authorities) wanted him to go. If you want to know more about this difficult route to find into an individual horizon of life, then read the book of Erik Erikson, on which the film-makers are based ...Movie Review: based on Erik Erikson ...
Summary: 5 Stars
The film script authors Camille Thomasson and Gavigan gave the statement, that they tried to be based on the psychobiography (written 1958), in which the scientist Erik H. Erikson analyzed the development and the identity crisis of the human being Martin Luther. Erikson had studied under the eyes of the daughter of Sigmund Freud, Anna. Erikson showed in his famous book, how the rage of Luther against his father developed a rage against church-authorities as well. The fire 1517 AD spread and half of Germany went into a battle against the Pope and his followers in Rome. Many blood was shed. The effect: the right to own an individuality reached acceptance against the usual habit of too much patience and submissiveness. That was the inner drive of the Renaissance's cultural evolution. One can find the origins of this emotional-based idea, that it should be necessary, to reach more independence against the educational usage of that time: The father of Martin Luther very often practiced corporal punishment against his son. Luther tried to set an end to those legal, hierarchical and anti-democratic behaviour attitudes. It was a fight against oppression. An example on which later on the human rights, the constitutional laws of modern states have been developed - spreading the idea not only to church patterns, but bringing it just as well to the basis of democracies all over the world too. Luther has build a thinking-street, on which later on the french revolution or the birth of modern societies could grow. But at first there was the fortitude of a son, who felt the strength in his soul, to make the things different to that way his father (and other authorities) wanted him to go. If you want to know more about this difficult route to find into an individual horizon of life, then read the book of Erik Erikson, on which the film-makers are based ...Movie Review: One of the best films ever made.
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with others. This movie is definitely one of the best ever made. No surpise that it was practically ignored by the media. This movie, produced by the Lutheran church, does what so many hollywood produced films about Jesus, Luther, and other Christian topics fail so miserably at--it brings the passion and drama of the real event to life. Put this on your shelf right next to the Gibson's Passion movie.
If you are a born again Christian, committed to radical disicipleship and changing the world we live in, this movie will shake you.
Joseph Fiennes is truly stunning as Luther. Although he may or may not remind us of the real Luther personally, he brings life to the passion and fire that drove this man, and the boldness he had for the truth in the face of the worlds greatest powers.
It also brings to life in a stunning way the abuses of the Catholic church at that time, and demonstrates why God had to start the Reformation.
Some have critiqued this movie for some of the minor historical innaccuracies. However, they are truly minor. This film is totally faithful (to the word in some cases) to all of the major points of Luther's history. I will say that you will enjoy it more if you have a bit of famliarity with Luther's life. This is because so much is crammed into the 2 short hours. A good bio of Luther to check out is The Life and Times of Martin Luther by D'aubigne.
As a bible school teacher I intend on using this film not just to teach the life of Luther, but also as a case study in the cost and nature of the radical Christian walk, the life of faith, and the danger of dead religion.
Movie Review: Beautiful Costume Period Piece with a Message
Summary: 5 Stars
LUTHER succeeds on many levels: the historical data is solid, the settings in Germany and Rome in the early 16th century are meticulously recreated, the script is superb, and the acting is uniformly excellent. Clocking in at just over two hours, LUTHER offers a biography of one of the important periods in history - that of the forming of the Reformation.
The story is so well known that it does not bear repeating. Suffice it to say that the external and internal demons that propelled Martin Luther to break away from the Roman Catholic Church with all its inherent odious evils present at that time during the reign of Pope Leo are presented in an understandable, dramatic way. Joseph Fiennes as Luther gives an exemplary performance as do the other fine actors cast in this film - Bruno Ganz, Claire Cox, Jonathan Firth, Benjamin Sadler, Marco Hofschneider (remember 'Europa, Europa'? - he is grown up now), and Mattieu Carriere, among others. But one of the finest roles in this film is Frederick the Wise as portrayed in the last hurrah of Sir Peter Ustinov. This is an award winning performance.
The accompanying featurettes of actors discussing the film and the story are quite good - especially Ustinov's cogent evaluation of Fiennes as an actor, the credibility of the sets and costumes, etc. Yes, there are errors of omission (Luther was far more than a revolutionary), but the overall feeling after the final scene in LUTHER is one of having witnessed a solid flashback to a moving historical incident. Well worth viewing and re-viewing.
Grady Harp
Movie Review: Wonderful acting, and as accurate as you can expect...
Summary: 5 Stars
Some reviewers seem to think this is an anti-Catholic film, and that it distorts the truth about a remarkable man. The fact is that the Catholic Church WAS as corrupt as the worst of American administrations has ever been(or worse), and that the only way to really reform the Church was if somebody broke away. After all, the Catholic Church at the time indulged in spiritual con-artistry every bit as twisted and self serving as anything Oral Roberts or Jerry Falwell ever did. The movie very accurately portrays the very beginnings of the rise of the modern nation-states, especially thru Ustinov's magnificent last performance, and the helplessness of the Holy Roman Emperor when his dukes opposed him.
All of the acting is positively first-rate, and that makes this film a keeper. No historical film of this scope can ever be completely accurate, but the producers and director appear to have done their best within the time allotted, and I for one cannot ask for anything more. The emphasis on the New Testament and the God of Love is particulary warming(and true), so this film should be seen by all Christians who have a tendency to damn others. But first, read up on some of the background history of the period or you might end up totally lost. The film assumes that the viewer knows SOMETHING about what was going on in Europe at the time. Once you do, I strongly recommend this film. By the way, I'm a Buddhist, and there is something in here for everyone who believes in treating people decently.