Product: Padre Pio, Miracle Man (2000)
Rating: 5.0
Most Powerful Portrayal of a Saint
Having seen many saint films and documentaries, Padre Pio: Miracle Man stands out as the most powerful and superbly played. The entire production is excellent but Sergio Castellitto takes the film to amazing heights as he completely embodies the saint. For over three hours you feel as though you are truly in the presence of Padre Pio. This is extremely rare -- it's almost impossible to act like a saint w/o some vestiges of "acting" peeking through. The film and Castellitto's portrayal, i feel, has been blessed by the saint to bring his life and message of humility and sanctity to a wider audience of viewers. The cinematography, settings in the countryside of Italy and musical score all contribute to a truly uplifting experience. Recommended for viewers from all traditions, written by a follower of the Vedanta tradition.