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I love this movie so much

Great Film overall

An Exercise In Nonsense

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

nothing to say about this film than it is an admirable work. not for a specific fact but for the inspired tone . and, sure, for Piotr Adamczyk in the lead role. for me, it remains one of most admirable religious films of the last decades. because it has the virtue to give more than adaptation of a well known biography. but a delicate drawing of the man who defines one of the essential symbols of XX century. the war, the life in the Comunist Poland, the writer and the actor and the theologian, his fight for the defense of Church rights, his relations with the closer people, his fundamental choice are presented in the most inspired manner. in many scenes, it seems be one of the drawings of the masters of Rennaisance. because it is not only the image of a man. but the sketch of a world who live, in profound sense, in him.

This is a very good film, or, mini series, of almost 3 hours duration. The historical background of Krakow occupation and Jews' sufferings is shown very well, and the Nazi atrocities are not muted or bypassed here. The main role is played by Pyotr Adamczyk and he did a great job as a the young Karol, and then a mature cardinal, and then, a Pope. There are some weaker parts, though. Of course, such a long story requires a longer film, which could make it almost impossible, but to press into so much in a 3 hour spell is a bit hastened. Then, there are certainly some weaker parts of some actors and come on, there are some obvious caricature-quality Communist figures shown almost like clowns or mere idiots. Saying that, I must admit, that this film is 1000 times better than the 2006 sequel, which is a real bore. This one is vivid, brisk, dynamic and often very very elegant work. Great film, yes, but still, for John Paul II's fans

The movie is absolutely great!!! It contains some weaknesses like quite cheap special effects (attacks of German fighters, explosions,...) but these are not things that made this movie important and great. Some will say it is catholic propaganda but what else can say people that has nothing interesting to say. There are a lot of good and very good movies showing brave people who fought against evil with guns, words or irreconcilable attitude. This one is first I have ever seen where a man is fighting back by humble acceptance of everything what life had given to him. You need to be a Pole to understand life under communist governance and the importance of church and people like Wojtyla.

I will buy this movie for my collection. Excellent special effects. Movie portrayals of all characters in this historic recounting of the life of the future Pope. No heroics, just a straight forward telling of an amazing story. A joint production, it is basic, and raw, without the polish of Hollywood. I was moved by this story. Some of the child actors were a bit "overdone" but the main characters played their roles well, and honestly. They involvement of the Polish and Italian filmmakers has ensured that this movie remained accurate, but not maudlin. Seeing this story makes me realize what a truly great man John Paul was.