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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013131329094
Format: Color, NTSC
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Languages: ArabicOriginal LanguageUnknownEnglishOriginal LanguageUnknown
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
MPN: ANBD13290D
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 01, 2005
Running Time: 177 minutes
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: 1976
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Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 11/01/2005 Run time: 220 minutes Rating: Pg
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Producer-director Moustapha Akkad made a true labor of love out of The Message, which seeks nothing less than to tell the story of the origins of Islam. Originally released in the U.S. as Mohammad, Messenger of God, the film has the appeal of most biblical epics: persecuted true believers, a revolutionary prophet scorned by the powers-that-be, and the miraculous triumph of faith. It also has the cheesiness of many biblical epics, with nose-flaring performances and awkward dialogue, but the whole mish-mash is generally entertaining (and informative for those unversed in the "origin stories" of Islam). Akkad had one major hurdle; he couldn't portray the person or voice of Mohammad himself, as such things are traditionally forbidden in Islam. To say the least, this presents an interesting narrative challenge. Akkad tackles it by having characters address the camera-as-Mohammad, or having disciples step out of Mohammad's tent to repeat what the prophet has just said. It's a weird device, but the surprising thing is how often you forget about it. Akkad is aided by some topnotch technicians, including cameraman Jack Hildyard (The Bridge on the River Kwai) and composer Maurice Jarre (whose score was Oscar-nominated); Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, and Michael Ansara lead the cast.
Also included in the two-disc set is the Arabic-language version of the film, which was shot at the same time with different actors. (It comes without English subtitles.) It runs about 20 minutes longer than the English version; Akkad explains, in a helpful 44-minute making-of documentary, that Arab styles of storytelling (including pacing) and acting are quite different than in the West. Akkad would also make Lion of the Desert and executive-produce the Halloween pictures. He died in the November 2005 terrorist bombings in Jordan. --Robert Horton
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I first saw this late night on TV when it was called "Mohammed: Messenger of God". I was impressed that the start of the film shows that it's been given the seal of approval of authorities in Egypt.
I was impressed by the fact that no actor actually plays 'the prophet'. People talk to the camera - as if the camera itself is him.
I was drawn to Islam by its simple and direct message. However I was disappointed by the highly selective dealings with his life. His child-bride Aisha is not ... Read More
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I am a Muslim and this movie will tell you exactly about the origin and the beginning of Islam in a very interesting, impartial and accurate way.
What you see in this movie is 100% true. And it'll help you understand Islam.
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"The Message", or as it's called in Arabic "Ar-Risalah," is one of the all-time classic movies about religion and faith, and it's my all-time favorite. As a Muslim growing up in America, I had very little knowledge about my own faith until this movie came along. This movie taught me to be proud of my heritage and reinvigorated my life, thank God. Partly as a result of this movie, I became a religious Muslim on November 1, 1995. The beautiful part of the movie is that it taught peace and spirituality ... Read More
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Its too bad the noble sentiments expressed in this homage to early Islam are not practised universally by its more radical followers today. At its inception Islam was enlightend and forgiving. What happaned to that outlook? Over time the ideas of Mohammad became entrenched and corrupted, much as with Christianity.
The Middle East never expereinced anything like the Scientific Revolution of the West which inspired the Reniassance. Free, independent thought are not conducive to state ... Read More
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Anthony Quinn is absolutely fantastic in this film. Along with Lion of the Desert, Lawrence of Arabia, and Zorba the Greek, Quinn makes one believe he is who he portrays.
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