Holy Joe

Mr. Ritter, Ms. Baxter and the cast gave life to subject matter which often gets lost in this day and age. The moral and "there is a purpose to things" aspects of the film were very refreshing. There should be more like these - congratulations to CBS and everyone involved!

I entirely agree with the comments dated 29 March 1999, both from USA, about "Holy Joe". I watched just today, by chance, this TV-movie, which has been superficially translated in Italian as "L'uomo dei miracoli" (i.e."The Miracles' Man"!). It quickly captured my disechanted attention and - scene by scene - I discovered a work of great delicacy and intimate signification. With regards, Riccardo

I am the guy that wrote the picture. The director, Larry Peerce, directed "Goodbye Columbus." I don't think that I can really give an objective view of this movie. I love everything I write. It took us four years to get the networks to agree to do this. In Hollywood, anything with a positive spin on religion is automatically suspect. CBS seems to be the only network that is willing to do things like this.

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Here's a lesson to the writer: Themes that are handled clumsily or are too on-the-nose can come across as preachy or insincere. Subtlety and nuance in exploring themes can make for a more impactful and thought-provoking movie.

Characters that lack depth or uniqueness can be forgettable and fail to resonate with the audience. Good writing involves creating well-rounded characters with distinct personalities and motivations.

In summary, what makes a bad movie writer is not just a lack of technical skill, but also a failure to engage the audience with a coherent, original, and emotionally resonant story. It's about striking the right balance between all the elements that make a movie memorable and satisfying.

As a Christian I can say that this movie really touched me. It was a wonderful and inspiring film which every Christian and non-Christian should see. It gave a wonderful message about faith in God and how we can all be saved by Jesus' love and grace...I highly recommend this film!!! :)