Product: Luther [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Germany ]
Rating: 5.0
Wonderful acting, and as accurate as you can expect...
Some reviewers seem to think this is an anti-Catholic film, and that it distorts the truth about a remarkable man. The fact is that the Catholic Church WAS as corrupt as the worst of American administrations has ever been(or worse), and that the only way to really reform the Church was if somebody broke away. After all, the Catholic Church at the time indulged in spiritual con-artistry every bit as twisted and self serving as anything Oral Roberts or Jerry Falwell ever did. The movie very accurately portrays the very beginnings of the rise of the modern nation-states, especially thru Ustinov's magnificent last performance, and the helplessness of the Holy Roman Emperor when his dukes opposed him.All of the acting is positively first-rate, and that makes this film a keeper. No historical film of this scope can ever be completely accurate, but the producers and director appear to have done their best within the time allotted, and I for one cannot ask for anything more. The emphasis on the New Testament and the God of Love is particulary warming(and true), so this film should be seen by all Christians who have a tendency to damn others. But first, read up on some of the background history of the period or you might end up totally lost. The film assumes that the viewer knows SOMETHING about what was going on in Europe at the time. Once you do, I strongly recommend this film. By the way, I'm a Buddhist, and there is something in here for everyone who believes in treating people decently.