Peter & Paul DVD
by Robert Day
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Actor: Anthony Hopkins, Eddie Albert, José Ferrer, Raymond Burr, Robert FoxworthDirector: Robert Day
Cinematographer: Richard C. Glouner
Editor: Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Producer: Stanley Hough
Writer: Stanley Hough
Writer: Christopher Knopf
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 194 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-12-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Vision Video
Movie Reviews of Peter & Paul DVD
Movie Review: Peter & Paul Movie Review
Summary: 5 Stars
I would highly recommend this movie for both personal viewing and for group study. It is remarkable how true to the Bible this movie is. Unlike other films (like "The Ten Commandments"), this movie does not exceedingly rely upon made up stories that have no Biblical basis whatsoever (although there is some of this and I will go into that a bit later). If you have your Bible handy and are familiar enough with the text, you can actually find substantial direct quotes throughout the film.
The movie starts off with the early Christian Church under great distress as it faces opposition from the Jewish Leadership. The stoning of Stephen is the first Biblical event shown in the film and it does a good job of showing how the Apostles and leaders of the Church must have felt as they were enduring great persecution. The movie then goes on to cover much of the book of Acts and many of the events recounted in a number of the Epistles. Those who are familiar with the New Testament will immediately recognize many of the scenes in the film and will finally be able to get a true visual interpretation of what it may have looked like centuries ago.
It should be noted, however, that the film-makers have taken some liberties in making this movie (although not as many as other films like "The Ten Commandments"). There are some portions of the film that have been added to explain the story of CHRIST (like the parts where Peter is recounting the the story of JESUS to Paul). Other portions have been added for dramatic effect (like where Peter witnesses the stoning of Stephen). A few really important events have been left out also (like the coming of the HOLY SPIRIT at Pentacost, or when Peter is shown that that which the LORD has made pure should not be called unclean). I also think that a few of the scenes have been twisted to due to time constraints and other reasons (like where Barsabbas & Silas deliver a letter from Jerusalem to Peter & Barnabas). Towards the end of the movie, the film-makers relied on Church tradition to recount what happened at the end of Peter & Paul's lives. Although the events shown at the conclusion of the film are not recorded in the Bible, the scenes are extremely powerful, very well told, and (in my view) very likely to have occurred as presented.
Despite some failings, Peter & Paul is an absolutely terrific movie and is acted out by some magnificent actors. Anthony Hopkins plays Paul and does a fantastic job, especially when he's angry. An actor named Robert Foxworth plays Peter. Although I am not familiar with Foxworth's other works, he does a very good job acting as the fisherman from Galilee.
This movie was made in 1981 for TV. As a result, it does not have the same kind of visual or audible appeal of modern films like "The Passion of the CHRIST". That doesn't mean that it looks or sounds bad though. However, it does mean that you should expect it to look like a quality movie that was made in the 80's. Also, the movie is a bit long for one sitting (it is 3 hours & 14 minutes long). I would suggest breaking it up into 2 sections (it was originally a 2-part TV mini-series after all)for regular viewing purposes. If you are planning on doing a Bible Study with the movie, I would suggest that you not watch for more than about 20 minutes before you stop for discussion and reading.
I gave this movie 5 stars. However, if I were to grade it on a scale to 100, I would give it a 90/100. Although the movie isn't perfect, I would highly recommend it to anyone who would like to see the New Testament after CHRIST's resurrection put to film. If you are showing it to some who are unfamiliar with the the Biblical text, I would suggest that you make them aware that there are a few things that are different from the actual events. I have led a number of Youth Bible Studies (Middle School & High School aged kids) with this movie. They have seemed to be able to relate to the characters in the film a little easier than simply reading the Bible alone. If you are planning on doing a study with this movie, I would recommend that you find those sections of the Bible that are directly or near-directly quoted in the film. It is really quite powerful when you are able to read something from the Bible and then hear & see it on the screen.
Summary of Peter & Paul DVD
This epic network television mini-series brings to life the precarious existence of early Christianity. The new movement is beset by violent opposition from without and constant turmoil from within. Two key leaders emerge--Peter and Paul--who struggle to keep the faith alive. This dramatic presentation follows the pair, together and separately, through three epochal decades. Included are the stoning of Stephen, the road to Damascus, their encounter in Jerusalem, their conflicts over how the word of Christ should be spread. Paul?s travels to Asia Minor and Greece, Peter and Paul?s clashes over Jewish law, and Peter?s decision to follow in Paul?s courageous footsteps. The drama concludes in Rome in approximately A.D. 64 with the beheading of Paul and the crucifixion of Peter under Emperor Nero.SPECIAL FEATURES:
-Spanish Language track with or without English subtitles
-Closed captioning in English
-Biographical information on leading actors
-Chapter titles provided for easy scene access
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