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DVD: Region Code 0Audio: English (Unknown); Spanish (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Korean (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Color, Full Screen, Import, NTSC
Running Time: 102 unknown-units
Published: 2002
DVD Reviews of Romero (IMPORT)
DVD Review: A lot of charchter yet no soul.....
Summary: 2 Stars
Let me start off by recognizing the makers of this film who are the Paulist press. Any good Catholic knows that the Paulists tend to toy with dissent. Now having stated that on to the review:
I agree that Raul Julia's performance was exceptional. He brought out he character of the late Archbishop very well. And along with the sets and extras they merit 3 stars out of 3 .
What I did not like about the film is its overtly gross support of Liberation Theology that has been denounced by the Church as heresy, due to its incorporation of Marxism. The archbishop himself wasn't a liberation theologian...he denouced Marxism. And he was critical of the greed of the rich. He didn't hate them. He was constantly reminding them of the need to look after the poor.
The film also failed to show the spirituality of this man...and merely portrays him as a fighter that gave provocative speeches that aroused the passions of the crowds. But it fails to tell us that he was also cautious....
So if you want a good biopic of Romero, I suggest that you DON'T by the movie. If you're interested still, then I'd advice you to rent it.
Once agin Holy Mother Church has told us not to harbour resentment or envy towards anyone. The rich are not to be hated for what they have. That is communism. Some of the rich were once poor. And the poor should be cared for by giving them employment, education and a sense of self worth. I think Oscar Romero would agree!
DVD Review: "Romero" Shines
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is excellent as both an educational tool concerning political and economic realities in El Salvador in the years surrounding 1980, and a dramatic biography giving insight into the development of Oscar Romero's thought and faith. It requires patience to watch, but rewards the viewer with valuable insights.DVD Review: He prayed... in the named of the father, the son and Volksgeist.
Summary: 4 Stars
This film relates the life of Msr. Romero's final days. The richness that Raul Julia's acting prowess gives this film makes it one of the most compelling films I've ever seen. For those who know the life story of Msr. Romero, this film touches the tip of the iceberg of how much he meant to the Pueblo Salvadoreno. His scrimage with church officals and their take on the war is inspirational, to say the least.
He brought the church out of the church buildings and brought it to the people that needed it the most.
This film is a jewel and chronicle of the type of impact a single man can have once he realizes his life's purpose.
DVD Review: ROMERO, ROMERO...WHERE FOR ART THE REMASTER??
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought the movie because I'm enamored by Latin history and culture, especially in Central America in the 70's and 80's. The movie is great!! But as a DVD it is less than adequate. It's obviously mastered from an average-grade video (cassette?). It's that marginal, quality-wise. If ever it is properly remastered I will repurchase it and give my current copy away. What a shame this film could not be mastered from the negative or interpositive for best grain, sharpness and color saturation. Raul Julia put his soul into this movie. It would be nice to present it the way I viewed it in the theatre.
DVD Review: The most powerful movie I've ever seen
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not Latin, or Catholic, or poor or privileged, so I watched this as a complete outsider. The late Raul Julia was astonishing as Oscar Romero and there's no other word for it. His conversion from the bookish don't-make-waves bishop to the fighter for the poor and repressed is utterly believable and unforgettable in its power and conviction. Every supporting actor in this film, from the late Richard Jordan as the priest whose murder begins Romero's conversion to Tony Plana as the priest turned guerilla who completes it, seems equally devoted to seeing that this story is told exceedingly well. I will never forget this film.
Description of Romero (IMPORT)
PLOT SUMMARY: In El Salvador, the new bishop speaks out against the death squads and the terror campaign the government is using in an attempt to crush the guerilla war that is being waged against them. This is seen as disloyality and the number of priests attacked goes up and even churches are shut down by the government. Based on a true story, Romero was assassinated in March, 1980. [IMDB - John Vogel] REVIEW: "Romero" is about injustice in the world but presents this theme without "preaching." It draws in the viewer through the excellent performance of Raul Julia (rest his soul! he is missed!). "Romero" is also about class differences and the intolerance of the powerful towards social change. It's a great film for teaching Americans about what life is like in the rest of the world. It's a Hollywood film that managed not to go Hollywood. [kserbin, San Diego] ++++ This officially licensed South Korean NTSC all-region release provides 4:3 (fullscreen) display, Dolby Digital 2.0 Digital Stero and Surround Sound - in English (also includes Spanish Language track), optional subtitles in English, Spanish and Korean. SPECIAL FEATURES include Scene Access, Cast & Crew Interviews, Deleted Scene.Genres DVDs
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