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Movie Reviews of Mother Teresa
Movie Review: Lessons in Faith
Summary: 5 Stars
Surely most everyone has at least some sketchy knowledge of the legacy of Mother Teresa. There is great power in grace, in kindness, in doing good unto others with little or no regard for oneself. But I've long been curious to know more: who is this selfless woman? is it really possible to be completely altruistic? or, is doing good for the pleasure it brings us to be good, or for our reward in the afterlife, motive that negates true altruism? and, what kind of background gave birth to such a modern-day saint?
The movie, "Mother Teresa," directed by Fabrizio Costa and with Olivia Hussey in the lead role, did little to answer any of these questions for me. Indeed, that it begins with Mother Teresa already in Calcutta as a nun, quite disappointed me. I gained no knowledge of what kind of background had formed this remarkable woman. Nevertheless, I was enthralled. Hussey's careful and completely believable portrayal (the viewer forgets it is an actress on the screen and not indeed Mother Teresa herself, which is surely the goal of any actor) matched any actual history I had glimpsed in media during the latter years of her life.
From what was shown in this portrayal did entice to find out more. This woman is surely as awe-inspiring as I had expected. I found myself thinking back to this movie, to her life and her deep faith, days, even weeks, after watching it. In an age of violence and self-indulgence, of pleasure seeking and materialism, to view this life and all the lives affected by hers lifts one out of the mire for a moment and gives great pause. We can do better.
Mother Teresa teaches us not with words but with actions. How she lived her life, devoted to helping those who were too weak or poor to help themselves, in a manner of strength and simplicity, unfalteringly trusting that God will provide, inspires all, and of whatever belief system.
Highly recommended.
Movie Review: The gals will be bawling, get Kleenex!
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this might be a great "unknown" movie to watch after a nice "curry" dinner with the family. So I purchased it and previewed it. My husband, depending on his mood, may think it is slow and boring. But I don't know a woman out there that won't love it. It is moving and inpiring and just a terrific little movie to make you realize what a selfish person you are. My gosh, Mother Theresa was a saint. The movie will inspire you to be less selfish and more giving to the needs of those around you. And what a great film to show the kids.
I was afraid it might be in Italian with English subtitles, because I first found out about it surfing the web and stumbled upon a website of the Italian TV miniseries that was so popular and had become a movie on DVD. I was pleased when I discovered all the actors speak in English. This version is entirely English. But you do have the option at the start of the movie to add either English or Spanish subtitles if you want... and because the actors have a sometimes heavy accent, the English subtitles might be nice to know exactly what they say sometimes. The movie was around an hour and a half long.
I'm so glad I own it. I can have a girlfriend's party and we can eat curry and watch it together. I can share it with the ladies at church some evening. And I can rewatch it when I am down and depressed about the stresses of life and it will add a juxtaposition to my perspective on things. Give me cause for - what does that Covey guy call it - a paradigm shift? Definately!
Movie Review: Testament to Love
Summary: 5 Stars
Not everyone will agree with Mother Teresa. Not every Christian will want to be identified with her. But this movie shows the passion that drove this wonderful saint to love the "poorest of the poor." Few can criticize her until the they have lived as she lived, sacrificed as she sacrificed, and loved as she loved. This film is well produced and well acted. The actors all work to bring the love of Christ to life in the film. The musical soundtrack is an additional actor that brings the story to life and the CD of the Soundtrack is worth buying! Mother Teresa is one of the best known names of the 20th Century and yet the movie fills in the blanks, shows the heart of one who lived the incarnation of God's love, and who lived the Sermon on the Mount. I may not agree with her biography, her views on other religions, but in the end...this film leaves every viewer inspired...and most of all, it leaves ever viewer with the hope that "Hey, I think I can do that with the people I know who need love." A truly inspiring film to be seen by everyone.Movie Review: Thank you God for leading me to Mother Teresa
Summary: 5 Stars
I was given this movie as a gift this past Christmas. As a born Catholic I had heard of Mother Teresa. As a person of the world I knew she had won the Nobel Peace Prize. I had heard of this homely little brown nun who did good things. I had NO idea this movie would change my life. I cried during the entire movie thinking how little I have done to help the truly poor. Not jist in the world but in my own city where there are shelters for the homeless and soup kitchens for the hungry. Watching this movie changed my life. I was always only "into" my Furs and Jewelry and living like Liberace. When this movie ended I went upstairs to my closet and pulled boxes of shoes, racks of shirts, and brought them to our local shelter. I am not fit to kiss the MUD where Mother Teresa trod but hope someday if I make it to Heaven, thanks to her, I may be able to kiss the hem of her sari. God Bless You Mother until we meet. DennisMovie Review: A beautiful Catholic film
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a Catholic homeschooling mother of young children who normally do not watch TV, I am pretty picky about the movies I let our family watch. I would highly recommend "Mother Teresa" to any traditional Catholic, or anyone for that matter! I know a little bit about Mother Teresa from reading a biography, and I saw no fatal flaws in the movie as far as from a biographical standpoint, but that is not critical to me. What is critical is that the movie is clean and shows the Church and Saint in a truly Catholic light, and is edifying all around. This film holds to all those standards. It is a wonderful film for a family of children of any age, and is well written and acted to par. Olivia Hussey makes a perfect Mother Teresa, which I was a bit surprised to see since I have only seen her in Jesus of Nazareth and couldn't picture her as the Mother Teresa that I "knew"!