Boxer Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) is forced to quit by his mother (Jacki Weaver) and medical advice. His father Bill Long (Mel Gibson) is a recovering drunken malcontent. Stuart is a chip off the old block. The family members are all atheists. He falls for Carmen (Teresa Ruiz), but she's a devout Catholic. During a near death experience, he receives a vision of Mother Mary. He decides to become a priest. It's a journey filled with obstacles.
This is a biopic of a real priest. This is definitely a Catholic film from believers for believers. For outsiders, there is still a compelling portrait of a regular guy. It's a biopic and it's somewhat overstuffed. This should be streamlined to the priesthood and his medical condition. The movie opens with his medical condition. I have to assume that it is all related. I have to wonder if his bike crash is related partly to his health. As it stands, his fall at the basketball court comes out of nowhere. It should be set up more smoothly. All in all, this is a sincere biopic, but there is just too much stuffed in here.
This is a biopic of a real priest. This is definitely a Catholic film from believers for believers. For outsiders, there is still a compelling portrait of a regular guy. It's a biopic and it's somewhat overstuffed. This should be streamlined to the priesthood and his medical condition. The movie opens with his medical condition. I have to assume that it is all related. I have to wonder if his bike crash is related partly to his health. As it stands, his fall at the basketball court comes out of nowhere. It should be set up more smoothly. All in all, this is a sincere biopic, but there is just too much stuffed in here.