Product: Padre Pio, Miracle Man (2000)
Rating: 5.0
A Visual and Spiritual Masterpiece
It's somewhat inadequate to call this a movie; at close to four hours in length it is more of an "experience" than most of the cinematographic fare we are used to. It is also more profound and spiritual than most typical fare. Yet it is truly a piece of art worth experiencing. This film is an adaptation of the life of one of our greatest contemporary saints. There was certainly some minor artistic license, but given what I have read about the life of Padre Pio, the writers and director stayed true to the biographical data. They honestly depicted his struggles, the depth of his relationship with God, and the impact Padre Pio had in the lives of all he encountered. In particular, I think the film does a masterful job of depicting the various crosses that Padre Pio was called to carry, his physical sufferings, as well and his spiritual ones. This movie beautiful portrays the life of this man who lived in total abandonment to God.