Product: Luther [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Germany ]
Rating: 5.0
I saw it in Germany!
I'm an American living in Germany and I had such a great experience seeing this movie! Just two days prior I visited Wittenberg, the former East Germany, where Martin Luther lived and where this movie is set. The old Castle Church where Luther nailed the 95 Theses has a large enscription around the tower toward the top that says: Ein Feste Burg ist unsere Gott... A Mighty Fortress is our God!Well the movie was a huge success here in Germany, making it to most Top 5 lists for 2003! It's a pity that it wasn't so widely distributed in the US.The film moved me to tears at least 7 times. Luther is portrayed as very human and very compassionate. You see the depth of his friendships as his friends so willingly support him and ever come to his aid. The gospel of grace is clearly portrayed and seen in the lives of the people. The scenery is beautifully crafted and filmed and is very believable. It's beauty is an attraction of the film on its own. Joseph Fiennes plays a younger looking Luther than most statues portray him, but he engages your emotions with Luther. You totally understand how his journey to find peace in his soul led him not only to exposing the failings of the Catholic Church (I was once Catholic too) but a passion to free people's consciences with the truth of Christ's complete forgiveness for sins. It is finished! You see this combination of passion and gentleness in him that can only come from his Lord. I hope you get to see the Film. I understand it'll be re-released in US theatres in the Spring 2004 then on DVD in early summer. See It!!!