Romero |  | Director: John Duigan
Actors: Raul Julia, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez, Alejandro Bracho
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 30885
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 102 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 1573629952
UPC: 031398746225
EAN: 9781573629959
ASIN: B00004W203
Theatrical Release Date: August 25, 1989
Release Date: September 26, 2000
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 Must see January 13, 2010
Michael J. Melick (El Paso, IL, USA)
Raul Julia gives one of the most powerful and dynamic performances ever captured on film. You feel Romero's evolving conscience through Julia's performance.
In addition to the evolution of Archbishop Romero through the film, you can feel yourself evolving as well. When I viewed this film as part of a college course, it helped me articulate my feelings about the role of the church for the world's suffering people.
The film is powerful politically and spiritually, kudos for a new release which will make it easier for more people to hear the message of Romero.
A Very Special Film November 22, 2009
Regina Timmerman (Foxboro, MA, USA)
Romero is a story that touches the soul. The film accurately describes the conflict in the Two Thirds world. It depicts the suffering and dehumanization that has become a part of the political world today. It is a "must see" for anyone concerned with political abuses and the consequences for those who dare to stand up and be counted.
Romero November 2, 2009
T. Andreoli
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Although Raul Julia is no longer among us, his performance as Archbishop Romero is superlative. Also the presence of poverty and violence evident in San Salvador, is a great lesson in one man's effort to rise above the worst in human behavior to the best in love of neighbor (literally giving his life for the lives of his brothers and sisters in Christ).
amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! September 20, 2009
Maria Lombardo (NY, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is absolutely amazing! Raul Julia's acting is raw and igniting! The Bishop Romero is tested time and time again, and his courage never waivers!!! Its a great testimony to the Catholic faith! The most inspiring scence in the movie is when the corrupt and tyrant run government close the church, and Romero goes in to get the Eucharist,the guards shoot the alter preventing him from getting the Eucharist,and Romero leaves. He comes back for a second time and picks up all the Eucharist wafers off the floor, and they are shooting at the alter while he is doing this! He leaves, and gets in his car.... A few minutes later he comes back puts on his robe and goes into the church and celebrates the Mass, and the guards leave him alone!!!!
He fights for the poor, and the poor have such respect for him, when he is not afraid; they are not afraid!
The end is sad because they shoot him while he is saying mass!!! Very sad!!!! But what a life he lived; for the poorest people in EL Salvador!!! After watching the movie it made me appreciate my Catholic faith and how grateful I am to live in AMerica where I can celebrate my faith without the fear of dying! AMen!
Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!
any Catholic who has left the church will be amazed at this movie!
sincerely,
amazon customer,
maria lombardo
Another Amazing Debut August 22, 2009
Al Gore's Buddy (New York, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As John Duigan's directorial debut, it is another astounding example of great work, as Salvador for Oliver Stone and Gandhi for Richard Attenborough, I am pleasantly surprised to discover.
The story is well portrayed, with its various shocking aspects and characters, and various essential details covered. Brief references to the elites' views of themselves as "pioneers" like the North Americans, and the role of coffee and sugar cane are subtle but noticeable and tastefully included, maintaining the focus of the story on the Archbishop. Raul Julia and the cast do a great job. Perhaps the only thing missing is a reference to establish the malevolent role of the US and its military, such as the School of the Americas. One mention of a letter by the Archbishop raises the dimension, anyway, but does not show the toxic influence of US anti-communist state terrorism, or even Jimmy Carter's flirtation with decency.
Nevertheless, a true horror story insightfully told. A good spur for activism and other films on related subjects. When Mountains Tremble about Guatemala, for example, and Black Gold about Ethiopia and Fair Trade coffee provide further excellence in perspective.
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