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Luther

Drama Biography of Martin Luther, the 16th-century priest who led the Christian Reformation and opened up new possibilities in exploration of faith. The film begins with his vow to become a monk, and continues through his struggles to reconcile his desire for sanctification with his increasing abhorrence of the corruption and hypocrisy pervading the Church's hierarchy. He is ultimately charged with heresy and must confront the ruling ... [+]
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer
"An entertaining history lesson. That is, a history lesson that synopsizes and simplifies a complex life and complicated times" NEU
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
"Aside from a couple of unintelligible conversations with himself, there's barely any God here" NEU
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New York Post
New York Post
"An unholy mess" NEG
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post
"It's just unfortunate that a movie about such a daring man ultimately takes few risks." NEU
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Variety
Variety
"Proceeds like a stultifying history pageant rather than a movie with a pulse of its own" NEG
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TV Guide
TV Guide
"Corny and irritatingly simplistic though this fast-paced biography of 16th-century German religious reformer Martin Luther may be, it's undeniably entertaining" NEU
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