Product: Luther [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Germany ]
Rating: 4.0
A Fine Film
This film appealed to me as both a amateur historian and a Christian, as well as a movie-goer. Yes, there are a few bits of dramatic license, but nothing that takes away from Martin Luther's story. Those who say the film is anti-catholic need to stop seeing everything through 21st century eyes. All churches have done evil at some point, because they are run by humans who make mistakes. A group of Catholic extremists are killing protestant ministers in Columbia as you read this review, but showing it on CNN doesn't defame the Pope nor attack the millions of worshippers who practice their religion with love and tolerance. Glossing over the history we find uncomfortable undermines its value to us. The film tells the story well, and those who know little of history and/or religion may be sparked to discover more. If it makes you think, it's a good film...