Romero (IMPORT)
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Movie Reviews of Romero (IMPORT)
Movie Review: He prayed... in the named of the father, the son and Volksgeist.
Summary: 4 Stars
This film relates the life of Msr. Romero's final days. The richness that Raul Julia's acting prowess gives this film makes it one of the most compelling films I've ever seen. For those who know the life story of Msr. Romero, this film touches the tip of the iceberg of how much he meant to the Pueblo Salvadoreno. His scrimage with church officals and their take on the war is inspirational, to say the least.
He brought the church out of the church buildings and brought it to the people that needed it the most.
This film is a jewel and chronicle of the type of impact a single man can have once he realizes his life's purpose.
Movie Review: "Romero" Shines
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is excellent as both an educational tool concerning political and economic realities in El Salvador in the years surrounding 1980, and a dramatic biography giving insight into the development of Oscar Romero's thought and faith. It requires patience to watch, but rewards the viewer with valuable insights.Movie Review: A lot of charchter yet no soul.....
Summary: 2 Stars
Let me start off by recognizing the makers of this film who are the Paulist press. Any good Catholic knows that the Paulists tend to toy with dissent. Now having stated that on to the review:
I agree that Raul Julia's performance was exceptional. He brought out he character of the late Archbishop very well. And along with the sets and extras they merit 3 stars out of 3 .
What I did not like about the film is its overtly gross support of Liberation Theology that has been denounced by the Church as heresy, due to its incorporation of Marxism. The archbishop himself wasn't a liberation theologian...he denouced Marxism. And he was critical of the greed of the rich. He didn't hate them. He was constantly reminding them of the need to look after the poor.
The film also failed to show the spirituality of this man...and merely portrays him as a fighter that gave provocative speeches that aroused the passions of the crowds. But it fails to tell us that he was also cautious....
So if you want a good biopic of Romero, I suggest that you DON'T by the movie. If you're interested still, then I'd advice you to rent it.
Once agin Holy Mother Church has told us not to harbour resentment or envy towards anyone. The rich are not to be hated for what they have. That is communism. Some of the rich were once poor. And the poor should be cared for by giving them employment, education and a sense of self worth. I think Oscar Romero would agree!
Movie Review: ROMERO, ROMERO...WHERE FOR ART THE REMASTER??
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought the movie because I'm enamored by Latin history and culture, especially in Central America in the 70's and 80's. The movie is great!! But as a DVD it is less than adequate. It's obviously mastered from an average-grade video (cassette?). It's that marginal, quality-wise. If ever it is properly remastered I will repurchase it and give my current copy away. What a shame this film could not be mastered from the negative or interpositive for best grain, sharpness and color saturation. Raul Julia put his soul into this movie. It would be nice to present it the way I viewed it in the theatre.
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