Catholic ping!
"Black Robe" is a great movie--historically accurate, high production values, and a compelling story. I recommend it very highly. Although if you get the DVD there are a couple scenes for which you might not want the kids around--(not gratuitous, but not appropriate!).
Yes. The movie was based on the novel which was based on the actual Jesuit Chronicles from that time which are amazingly detailed and interesting. The martyrdom of those Jesuits was embraced with a zeal that has got to be baffling to modern filmgoers--and to modern clergy, for that matter. These were refined, highly educated men who left civilized France to live among savages where they were subject to barbarisms offensive to every sense. The film captures some of this--but it would be depressing without appreciation of its spiritual context. Ignatian spirituality was truly potent once--and awe-inspiring. It's sad to think of how debased it has become.
"Trivia: The ferocity of the torture scenes prompted accusations of racism from Native Americans. However, Brian Moore, who had done extensive research on the subject, had actually toned down the documented violence for both his book and his screenplay."
Sounds familiar, no?
I remember watching it years ago, and I wouldn't waste money on it until it shows up in the Walmart $5 DVD bin.
It was no big deal, and not very good storytelling, either.
The Jesuits were sort of dull in this show. They were far more interesting in "Shogun."
It's ok. Not great, just ok. If I remember correctly, it had some pretty graphic sex scenes. It's portrayal of missionary life among the Hurons was OK, but there were some definite inaccuracies--particularly when it came to presenting the reasons WHY the Hurons converted to Christianity.
It floors me to read that the author toned it down!
I saw the movie when it came out. I thought it was very good. Need to watch it again to refresh my memory, though. Kinda like reading a good book more than once, you catch things you missed the first time.
I saw it a long long long time ago. I think it was made in the 70's. I remember my brother loved it. But keep in mind he is a Anglican priest, but was always sympathetic to the Traditional Catholic Faith
Uh, since you're talking about Catholic movies...My mom is always telling me I should see "Keys of the Kingdom", I think Gregory Peck is in it. Has anyone seen it?
Does 'The Boondock Saints' qualify as a Catholic movie?