- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Koch International
- Release Date: July 13 2004
- Run Time: 180 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00022LIHU
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#29,370 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #20 in DVD > Special Interests > Religion & Spirituality > Christian DVD > Jesus
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie,
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This review is from: Paul the Apostle - DVD (DVD)
I didn't agree with the review already posted but then we each can see things differently. I believe this movie speaks to us as Christians individually as to walking in His strength, not in our own. The many miracles wrought as a result of Jesus' working through the disciples, remind us now that He is still the Healer and Saviour today. I loved the itinerant preachers sharing in a one-on-one way to all who would listen and open their hearts. The watcher will see the hatred of the Romans (the world) and the religious leaders' fear and misunderstanding of the coming of the Messiah: the One who had already come. Depicted a walk of love and of power...of which we need more today.
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Another Bible Movie,
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This review is from: Paul the Apostle - DVD (DVD)
This is a fairly decent movie on the life of Paul. The acting is what one comes to expect from movies based on the Bible. I was intrigued by the subject. I don't remember any other movies based on Paul. I would say that the movie is half accurate. The movie fictionalizes Paul's early life to fill in the gaps left by the Bible. That which is in the Bible is condensed to where it is half accurate. Like I said, a typical Bible movie. I did like the way the movie tried to contrast Saul with Paul to show what a difference Jesus made in his life. They quoted a lot of his most popular passages as a voice over while he was traveling or preaching. It was a good way to fill "dead space". The most difficult part of watching this video was trying to figure out who all of the actors and actresses are. I spent more time saying "He looks like..." or "He sounds like..." than I did actually paying attention to the movie.
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3.4 out of 5 stars (63 customer reviews) 116 of 123 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
not like the Bible Collection in accuracy at all!,
By Fredrick L. Murphy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Paul the Apostle - DVD (DVD)
this video is nothing more than artistic license with the Scriptures. My family was amazed at how many points we found in the Scriptures that were DIFFERENT than what was said or acted out in this film. We REALLY enjoy other parts of the Bible Collection films, such as Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, Jeremiah, and Esther. BUT THIS ONE doesn't deserve to be named off with the B.C. set (nor the Sampson one). If you want to see some common yet erroneous doctrines presented, then this film won't bother you. The only part that was continously Biblical was the tension between the political religious parties. All else was corrupted and shoved together incorrectly. Finally, the "artistic license" taken where you see Saul/Paul go from being a wrestler, to the full naked backside of the characters, to a single nude breast of a woman later as her and hubby go to consumate, and the buttocks hanging out of a few others along the way....well, it was embarassing to see such unholy material guized under a holy subject and Biblical atmosphere. Simply put, the story of Saul/Paul was "hollywood-ized" in this film....great liberty was taken, inappropriately. Don't buy if you want Biblical.
90 of 96 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
in name only,
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Paul the Apostle - DVD (DVD)
Despite crediting a long list of Biblical experts, this made for television film is astonishingly inaccurate, but is still perhaps worth a rental; just don't expect to know much about the Apostle Paul from it, other than some rudimentary facts like his persecution of the early Christians before he was blinded by the light, and became a believer in Jesus.It has a fabulously attractive cast, and all do an admirable job in the acting department. The main characters are Saul/Paul (Johannes Brandrup), Reuben (Thomas Lockyer), and Barnabas (G.W. Bailey). Directed by Roger Young, whose other religious TV film from 1999, "Jesus", I found really ghastly and blasphemous, in "Paul, the Apostle" the acting and writing are far superior, and it is not offensive in its treatment of the Lord. Shot on location in Quarzazate, Morocco and Malta, the cinematography by Giovanni Galasso is excellent, and it has a lovely score by Carlo Siliotto. The interiors and costumes are also good, and give a feel for ancient times. The DVD features no extras, and total running time is approximately 180 minutes. This is "The Bible as entertainment", and has some sections where scripture is recited and make for a few inspiring moments, but mostly it's simply a TV sword and sandal movie, with above average production values, and a lot of handsome, skilled actors. Low expectations will increase enjoyment. 58 of 60 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing,
By Suzanne - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Paul the Apostle - DVD (DVD)
I had high hopes for this film, but was soon disappointed. First, I think it's important to know that THIS IS NOT A FAMILY FILM. There are three scenes with gratuitous nudity (derrieres, breasts, etc) and sexual content (a sex scene and a nearly nude Nubian dancer). What kind of content is that to put into a religiously themed film?Second, I had many difficulties with the "artistic license" used by the screen writer(s). Much of this film's contents is not in the Bible at all, much less mentioned in the extra-Biblical knowledge we have about Paul. Needless to say, this film should NOT be used as a teaching aide any more than the film "Pearl Harbor." Third, the truly dramatic moments in Paul's life were handled very poorly. For example, the scene on the Road to Damascus could have been awsome -- if the movie had a better screen writer/director/actor ... and on and on and on. Instead, the writers and director seemed more interested in adding things folks who watch these kinds of films don't want to see: sex, gratuitous nudity and unscriptural events. |
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