Historically Accurate
Credit for the Protestant Reformation is often accredited to Luther, Hus, Zwingli, Calvin and Knox but a few hundred years before them, John Wycliffe bravely stood against the theology and corruption of the Catholic Church and provided the common person the Word of God to read for themselves.
I believe Gateway Films meant this to be an educational film more than a mainstream drama release. The film is accurate historically but the dialogue and production quality is on the low budget side. Peter Howell who was a long-time stage and screen actor provided a great portrayal of Wycliffe. Robert James and Patrick Gorman gave great performances as well but the script and the flow of the film was subpar, not allowing them to utilize their full performance ability.
A few attempts have been made to portray Luther on film but I believe Wycliffe's life is just as important to the reformation movement and a quality film is in order.
Over all it is enjoyable but educational more than dramatic.
I believe Gateway Films meant this to be an educational film more than a mainstream drama release. The film is accurate historically but the dialogue and production quality is on the low budget side. Peter Howell who was a long-time stage and screen actor provided a great portrayal of Wycliffe. Robert James and Patrick Gorman gave great performances as well but the script and the flow of the film was subpar, not allowing them to utilize their full performance ability.
A few attempts have been made to portray Luther on film but I believe Wycliffe's life is just as important to the reformation movement and a quality film is in order.
Over all it is enjoyable but educational more than dramatic.
- dominickorzecki
- Sep 23, 2020