I can in no way improve on what has been said already. This film should be be treated as a classic that will be watched for many years to come. PLEASE!!! get this onto DVD. I will buy it immediately along with extra copies for others. This is a real jewel!
November 26, 2008It is such a lovely film. That such an important personage as the Pope could become emeshed (incognito) in the lives of ordinary village people is a romantic notion, and yet it works, as we see him reluctant to abandon his new friends and concerns while his staff in Rome struggle to put a face on his absence from the Vatican. The Pope has gone AWOL! And yet he is more of a Pope than any of his predcessors as he concerns himself with his people's pain. My goodness, Tom Conti is attractive, in a way that in no way impugns his role as Pontif. He loves, and he never forgets who he is. Please watch this. And Please, would somebody produce the DVD???.
September 21, 2008All this time, I thought I was the only who loved this movie as much as you do. I had a copy of this movie at one time and was so eager for my friends to see it, I loaned it to a preacher when he had surgery and I never saw the movie again and he joined the Navy and moved to Spain. Ever since, I have been looking for this movie on DVD. What a disappointment that it isn't on DVD. Whenever I think of the movie, I can't help but smile. It has such true meaning for humanitarian causes. Please keep me posted when it comes out on DVD (if ever). I am so glad there is a Saving Grace following!
July 6, 2008 |  | Even after 20 years, I still remember this charming film. BRING OUT THE DVD! |  |
I saw this charming film on the recommendation of my brother in law. A film about a pope who gets locked out? Eeeehhhhhhhh, I dunno.
My husband and I watched it and were absolutely charmed. We have been looking for a DVD version for the last few years to add it to our library and share with our kids.
BRING THIS GEM TO DVD!
November 14, 2007| | | Wonderful spiritual journey | |
A friend recommended this to me years ago, and when I saw the video, I loved it. Later my wife bought the VHS for me, but I hope that it will be released on DVD one day.
Although listed as a comedy--and it does have a strong humorous flavor throughout--it is a powerful drama about spiritual growth, hope, despair, love, and self respect. Reminiscent somewhat of "Shoes of the Fisherman," starring Anthony Quinn, from several years earlier, this is the story of a Pope's returning to his roots of being a pastor and helper of mankind--something he found difficult, if not impossible, to do in the Vatican. Somewhat by accident, he embarked on a spiritual journey and once again proved that he was a true priest of God.
If you haven't seen this movie, please do so. It is somewhat of a "sleeper" and may be difficult to find. Quite frankly, I don't know why it didn't get more visibility.
August 26, 2007More reviews at Amazon.com ...
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