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DVD : Anthony Warrior of GodIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Jordi Mollà, Paolo De Vita, Matt Patresi, Andrea Ascolese, Marta Jacopini directed by: Antonello Belluco  List Price: $24.98 Amazon.com's Price: $22.49 You Save: $2.49 (10%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Lions Gate EAN: 0000799439524 Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Xenon Manufacturer: Xenon Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Xenon Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 10, 2008 Running Time: 100 minutes Studio: Xenon Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Sales Rank: 15797 MPN: LGED24131D Related Items: Editorial Review: Description: St. Anthony began life as a young nobleman who enjoyed all the sumptuous pleasures and privileges of that medieval Europe could offer. Yet he was compelled by a mysterious inner voice to gaze upon the unspeakable misery, disease and cruelty around him. Overcome with boundless compassion, he entered a monastery, dedicating his fine mind and fragile body to defending the poor and oppressed against injustice. This revolutionary saint dared to challenge the highest spheres of society, the government and even the Church, if they were guilty of exploiting the common people. His story continues to this day with the many accounts of those who have been transformed by "the most famous saint in the world," St. Anthony of Padua. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Generic and UninspiringThis film version of the great St. Anthony of Padua is quite disappointing in that it misses the real essence of this incredible saint, and presents him as some kind of "revolutionary" and corruption seeker, even going after Church officials, etc. Sorry, the real Saint Anthony was a very holy, learned man who loved God and man devoutly and wholeheartedly, a deeply spiritual,prayerful man whose closeness to almighty God gave him even miraculous powers to heal the sick, raise the dead, ... Read More Rating:  - Misleading account of a very important personThis movie, I must say, smacks of such detachment from the reality of what St Anthony was while here on this earth that I have to wonder if it was not intentional. I did sense an agenda to place St Anthony alongside the "secular saints" who are so frequently mentioned and hailed today as heroes of humanity (freeing the people from physical oppression)...Ghandi, MLK jr, etc. Yes, some of it was historically accurate, but any realism (even that is very selective to show only a particular side of him) ... Read More Rating:  - "I Want You All In Paradise!" ~ Discerning The Heart Of The WorldNote: Italian with English subtitles. The '06 film `Anthony: Warrior of God' tells the story of the 13th century Catholic saint in a reverent manner accompanied by a wonderful soundtrack which adds substantially to the feel of holiness surrounding this cinematic feature. The production values are superior and Jordi Molla is wonderful as the impassioned Franciscan monk and self-proclaimed defender of the poor and disenfranchised. His battle against the corrupt civil authorities, the ruthless ... Read More Rating:  - Incredible MovieLoved it. Acting was awesome, emotions run, some surprises here and there if you don't know the story beforehand. If you are an emotional person and need to cry a bit, here's your outlet. At the same time, you also get a happiness that can't be described. You want to go on your computer and research him. You want, MORE. I give it five stars, no questions asked. I rented the movie, and will get it to my folks' tomorrow before it's due in 2 days...so they can experienced what I did tonight. Majorly happy with ... Read More Rating: - A Cinematic LandmarkI didn't know much about St. Anthony before I saw this movie, except for hearing my Italian relatives invoke his name in moments of desperation. After seeing it, though, I understood why he's so popular. This is a great piece of historical drama, and the first theatrical film that ignores the legends and deals with the facts surrounding the life of Anthony of Padua. He risked his life standing up for the poor and oppressed in a time when "oppression" was just another word for "government". My only criticism ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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