This is an amazing movie about a true hero. Like a good story can do, it was moving to see the sacrifice and courage that Martin Luther – and local princes after him– showed by standing up for the Word of God in the face of tyrannical power. The movie doesn’t hype him as a superhero without fault or weakness, nor does it mince words and so muddle the convictions of a great man. One example is the scene where a younger Luther, after a funeral where he scandalously buries a suicide victim, he tells his congregation: “So when the devil throws your sins in your face, and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this, ‘I admit that I deserve death and hell. What of it? For I know One Who suffered and made satisfaction in my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God. Where He is, there I shall be also.’” Wonderful, passionate stuff. Too bad there wasn’t more commentary (save for some tiny cast interview snippets) to add greater perspective on this historical time in the history of our faith. [MGM] Doug Van Pelt
100% : Spiritual Relevancy
3 : Scenes of Gore
This DVD review was printed in ISSUE 112 of HM Magazine. This issue can be ordered as a "back issue" at our online store.
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This movie was fantastic! I love hearing the truth proclaimed on a big screen. As for the he guy who played that salesman who sold those documents that saved souls, I hear he got his inspiration for that role watching american televangelists. Kinda freeky!
I really like your guy's magazine. This movie is rally based on Jesus and how turning away can bring a change in your life.Laters.
