Polycarp

like many other religious films, it could be easy criticized. for the Christian public , it is not the most inspired adaptation of the life of Saint Ierarch Polycarp because he is presented only as one from the first martyrs of Church. but it is obvious to be only a sketch. not bad because the young Anna is the inspired character for present the work, the faith, the words of a great saint from the East. at large view, it is a good work. relevant parts from biography are presented. the atmosphere, in many scenes against the clichés, is represented in right manner, the cast does a decent job. as each sketch, it suggest more than present. and that fact, the air of adaptations without great ambitions, the feeling - the target is precise - the Christians for who the life of Saint Polycarp is well known, the film representing a remind's support are pieces who transforms the film in interesting project.

A young slave girl is adopted by Polycarp, an early proponent of the Christian faith. Although well intended, I found the acting wooden and the Roman soldiers seem to be playing dress up in their Trojan attire. Polycarp looked like Charlton Heston from the 1960's Biblical epics. This has the production values of a Lifetime movie.

If you are looking for stunning visual effects and dramatic action sequences, this may not be the film for you. However, if you, like me, are looking for moving, challenging Christian films with a strong message and deep, engaging characters, you couldn't find better. The CGI is imperfect, as may be expected considering the budget they had to work with, but does come across as cheesy or phony looking-- just a little fuzzy. The acting is excellent and the script could not be better. The characters are engaging and the set is fantastic. I only hope the Henlines make more films soon because they are masters of historical fiction.

What a wonderful movie. I have only in the past few years learned a little about Polycarp, who was mentored by John the Apostle in John's later years. A rich part of very early Christian history comes through the story of Polycarp, and it is a very helpful story for those who understand they must embolden themselves for the final days, when followers of Christ Jesus will be severely persecuted.

I love the ways that this film shows some of the trials Polycarp and those near to him had to deal with, and for people like me with ears that WANT to hear, this film is not preachy at all, but a true jewel. It is my sincere belief that without those who literally hate Christ Jesus voting, this film would have been rated much, much higher. I agree with those who say most Christian movies are amateurish, etc. -- but vehemently disagree when it comes to this movie (and a few others, such as The Case for Christ, which also was very well done though depicting much more modern times).

Polycarp. Wow. Great film.

I have watched this movie around 25 times so far. I have told others about and they love it as much as I. I've watched it with my grandchildren to help bring a lost generation back to God