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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Triumph
EAN: 9781563647147
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
ISBN: 1563647141
Label: Vision Video
Languages: EnglishSubtitledEnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Vision Video
MPN: TRMD4714D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Vision Video
Release Date: February 14, 2008
Running Time: 113 minutes
Studio: Vision Video
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Studio: Triumph Marketing Llc Release Date: 09/07/2007
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This biography of Father Damien, the Catholic priest who in 1873 volunteered for service on the eponymous Hawaiian leper colony, doesn't hesitate to idolize its subject, and why should it? For 15 years Damien ministered almost single-handedly to the quarantined community, supplying what medication he could procure while struggling against the red tape from organizations (religious and governmental) that would rather have forgotten all about the hundreds of people slowly dying in primitive conditions. He won some battles and lost others, finally succumbing to the disease himself in 1888. The film can't overcome the inherent weaknesses of projects such as this: high officials given to improbable speeches recapping the relevant historical events for us, a certain formlessness generated by skipping through the years and only hitting the high points, stock bureaucratic villains whose motives are never fairly explored. On the other hand, screenwriter John Briley has an Oscar on his shelf for Gandhi, so he knows how to string the lessons together and make them go down smoothly.
The earnestness of the project no doubt led to the who's-who supporting cast (Sam Neill, Derek Jacobi, Peter O'Toole, Leo McKern) (oh yes, and Kris Kristofferson), but it is David Wenham who must carry the film as Damien, which he does well enough--not spectacularly but with a touching humility not above a tetchy self-righteousness. Director Paul Cox was an inspired choice, however, bringing to the project his patient fascination with emotions at their most subtle and restrained; as a result, Molokai's low-key sense of conflict, often a fatal flaw in similar movies, becomes the film's saving grace, a manifestation of its subject's quiet, persistent faith. --Bruce Reid
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I had purchased the DVD as a gift for someone and so the "ship to" address was different from the billing address. I had assumed that the recipient would get information as to who the purchaser was. They did not. I did write to the 3rd party seller who told me that they do not receive this information from Amazon. I think that it would be an improvement if that information was included so that it could be shared with the ultimate recipient.
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I have never received this item. I have called twice, was told it was lost the first time. Second time is,we sent it--you should have it by now.
They have my money and I still have NO movie.
I would not order from them ever again. Still waiting.
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This is a great film, which has been reviewed favorably by most others. But the DVD versions leave something to be desired.
The film was made in 1999. The first DVD version, by A-PIX Entertainment, had the film in Letterbox wide screen 2:35. There were Spanish subtitles, which is good. But there were no English subtitles, which neglected the hearing impaired viewers.
The DVD was done over in 2008, by Gateway Films. The scenes were divided up differently, which is okay. ... Read More
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Beautiful scenery and great cast. I'm happy that this film was made to shed light on this man of faith who stepped out to love and serve others. Inspiring.
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This movie is so well done I feel I am viewing the Akashic Records of the lives of Father Damien, the community of lepers on Molokai, the Hawaiian royal family, people from the government and the Catholic church. Inspiring and beautiful, Father Damien becomes to me a mentor of the Spirit and a heart to emulate. Janet Orion
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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Triumph
EAN: 9781563647147
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
ISBN: 1563647141
Label: Vision Video
Languages:
Manufacturer: Vision Video
MPN: TRMD4714D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Vision Video
Release Date: February 14, 2008
Running Time: 113 minutes
Studio: Vision Video