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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5014293114752
Format: PAL
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageSpanishOriginal Language
Region Code: 2
Running Time: 117 minutes
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
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This is a beautiful film. Making the story of a saint is never an easy task, as the film can easily turn to preachy, sappy, holier than thou mush. Molokai does not do this. It shows Fr. Damien as a very human person, but one who loves his vocation, his faith, his God, and his fellow man. It is very inspiring. The scene where Fr. Damien trys to rescue leprosy victims thrown into the sea off a ship is haunting.
David Wenham is perfect. After becoming familiar with him as Faramir, I thought ... Read More
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This film has many beauties. Most noticeable are the exquisite cinemotography and acting. The first time I watched it, the pace and the difficulty of hearing some of dialogue bothered me. But it drew me to see it again. The second time I fell in love with it and with Fr.Damien. He was Christ to these people. I now see the pace as an asset to the meditative quality of the film. Many big names but the greatest honor should go to Dave Wenham who believably portrays the humanity and heroism of the saint.There ... Read More
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This film is mainly marred by its slow pace. But even so it's an interesting film about a piece of history I had not known about, with first-rate performances (especially by Peter O'Toole in a smallish role).
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I have been picking up videos in the "Drama" section at my retal place lately, but have only come across two other movies that encouraged my faith like the "MOLOKAI: THE STORY OF FATHER DAMIEN" ("Lilles of the Field"-the role Sydney Poiter won his Academy Award in and "The Third Miracle." Why give your life for others? Jesus did it and Fr. Damien followed his example. If you are tired of sex and violence, watch this film. You will see the truly blessed side of faith and discover a wonderful side of the Catholic ... Read More
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Father Damien's story is very familian in the Hawaiian Island's, however, I have found few who know him on the mainland. He was a man of awesome faith. The movie properly shows his love and humility as he fully serves God through the priesthood.
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