vincentlynch-moonoi I was always very neutral about Christopher Reeve. Overall, I didn't like or dislike him as an actor. But there is one thing I never figured out, and it pops up for me anytime I re-watch one of his films: how good an actor was he? To be honest, since I begin thinking about the question with every film of his I watch, my conclusion is that he is "satisfactory" at best.Here he is "satisfactory". Perhaps a bit wooden at some points. But it's an "okay" performance. Ironically, on the other hand, I rather like quite a few of the films Geneviève Bujold appeared in at her peak, but here she seems rather wooden, as well (with the exception of the scene where she lashes out at Reeve). The two main actors both wooden? Maybe we need to blame the director.That doesn't mean this film isn't worth watching. It's a handsome production with a fairly good script...and filmed on location in Rome. And any film that tackles the politics of the Vatican is worth watching. The settings are lush (made me wish I had visited Rome) and the supporting performances (I particularly liked Frenando Rey) were solid. Great costumes and, it seems to me, attention to detail.I'm glad I watched this, but I wouldn't even think of putting it on my DVD shelf.

lpersons-2 I had never heard of this movie but thought I would spend the 2 hours watching it. I was very disappointed. The acting, including Christopher Reeves was very disappointing. Many times throughout the movie the sound seemed impossible to hear clearly what was being said, so it made the movie hard to follow. I am surprised that the catholic church didn't object to this movie, it paints the catholic church and the Vatican in very poor light. The plot line left much to be desired as well. The entire movie did not fit well.... I believe there was suppose to be time lapses, but they are never explained and it leaves you scratching your head wondering what is going on. This movie is not worth the 2 hours to watch it.

mjhuber This movie is a smart, absorbing and different take on the Vatican, exposing the high stakes politicking and personal vanities that impact the actions of the Church. There are no saints in this movie, only real people played with empathy and unusual perspective. A very young Christopher Reeves takes on a challenging role and pulls off the complexity and credibility the movie calls for. The supporting cast is excellent, a joy to watch. The movie keeps you guessing and praying. This is not a movie for dullards, if you appreciate an intelligent and compelling movie, try this one. It will surprise you, pleasantly. It tackles a subject matter that is very timely now with the various Church conspiracy books fad, such as "The Da Vinci Code." I am trying to find more information on the subject of the movie, presumably Archbishop Paul Marcinkus.

Wizard-8 Now, I didn't rent this thinking it would be a good movie. I had heard this was an uproarious unintentional comedy, so that's what I was expecting. There are a few laughs to be found, but I found this movie to be a mostly dull and murky drama. Reeve is totally miscast and out of his league here, even if the screenplay was better.