Gabriel's Rapture: Part Three

Wow! PassionFlix delivers - film adaptations that are true to the story as it is written. Tosca & team bring the book Gabriel's Rapture to its conclusion with this installment. I think this is my favorite one (out of the 6 parts). This installment is a visual treat, with stunning photography of key locations, most notably Italy. Picking up where Part 2 left off, Gabriel and Julia have gone their separate ways and are forced to navigate daily life without each other. Not an easy task after finally finding each other. Melanie Zanetti's portrayal of Julia has evolved from a quiet "rabbit" to a strong woman who stands up for herself. In Ms. Zanetti's hands, Julia's heartbreak at having to move on is palpable and you can see the internal struggle while doing everyday tasks to socializing with friends. Gabriel is on his own journey of self-discovery. And it is in this chapter that Guilio Berruti's talent as an actor SHINES! His ability to bring to life Gabriel's journey, primarily the emotional journey is riveting. The viewer can't help but feel the pain Gabriel feels wandering aimlessly through the streets of Italy. Supporting characters such as Grace, Maia and Paul move Julia and Gabriel's emotional journey forward. One can't help but feel sad for Paul in this story. James Andrew Fraser allows the viewer to feel Paul's disappointment at the outcome of the story. I am looking forward to the continuing story of Gabriel and his Julianne.

Although the filmmaking has improved, editing still needs work. Scenes lasted way too long--it dragged so much--it bored me. I liked the books and read this one in 2 days. It took me 2 days to finish this movie. The film scoring was better in this and it was nice to see more people/extras in scenes.

Boring boring boring don't waste your time or money with this series it's the most boring book and movie I've seen and read. I'd rather go to Italy than see this or read it.

Gabriel's Rapture has always been my favorite volume so I was eagerly looking forward to the film. Every time another GI movie came out I felt it was slightly better than the last one. But Gabriel's Rapture Part 3 represents a new level which can be called PERFECTION. The acting of Giulio and Melanie has not given us any reason to complain so far, but what they had to bring in this part was much more, since it presents the greatest depths and heights of the human soul. I have NEVER seen such emotions on screen. Giulio and Melanie's emotional expressions are more than real and exude incredible power. When you watch them, you feel that you can't quit. Their gaze, their facial expressions, their posture, their movements, even the rhythm of their breaths, all contribute to perfectly convey the characters' spiritual state, most subtle emotions. As Gabriel and Julia grow throughout the story, Giulio and Melanie's progress is spectacular too. They get more and more connected to their characters, they can be more and more one with them. By now Giulio and Melanie are fully mature for these roles. But I could also mention all the other actors. They are also great. And then some other things I love in it: 1. Perfectly created tension-filled scenes, when you're almost holding your breath. E.g. When they are talking on that rainy night in Julia's apartment and their stuttering conversation is full of screaming silence. 2. Beautiful cinematography, visual elements that completely serve the story. E.g. How the film takes us from that rainy night to the next day. The clouds disappear and are replaced by a beautiful blue sky. What a beautiful reference to the state of their heart and relationship. The tough times are over, and hope is raised. 3. Amazing musical elements that help us to feel every moment even more deeply. My absolute favorite is Angela Little's song "St. Francis' Prayer", which has both moving lyrics and melody and fits the Florentine scenes perfectly. So how much did the film touch me? Very much! First I was crying and anxious. Then I was relieved. And at the end I soared. I was totally a part of this heart-rending and uplifting journey all along. Gabriel's Rapture Part 3 is about deep emotions, about soul, about spirituality, about growth, about hope and new start. So its pace can't be fast. You have to watch it with your soul. You have to give yourself completely to the experience. If you can't do that, it won't touch you. This is the part that makes me love this series the most.

I should have just left it with Gabriel's Rapture part 2. It felt forced to do a part 3 when everything could have been concluded in part 2. Alas not worth the money I spent watching it but needed to conclude this.