Movie Reviewed: Luther

Okay, so let me just say this right now: this is not like most of the movies I review on this website. I just watched this in history class (I'm only 15) and I liked it and decided to post a review, if only to prove that because I feel like establishing that I have taste that goes beyond action/adventure.

In A Nutshell: This is an indie film from about 2003 centering around the life and work of 1500s work and reformation leader Martin Luther. It goes from when he became a monk in 1505 and ends in 1520 when his goals were accomplished. What are his goals? Fed up with corruption and commercialism in the church, he takes a stand and goes against his superiors to spread his beliefs that you can't buy God's love, everyone should be able to read the bible, the church is just plain is messed up, and we all need to have a little faith.

The Good: I expected this to be just another one of those movies I watch in school and I just spend the whole time humming the jeopardy theme music. I was quite mistaken. First off, everything looks authentic. The clothes, the sets, the whole nine yards, it all looked like the 1500s, which got really enhanced by the directing. On top the that, the script was really good, and you know what, you root for this guy, this frazzled, meek little man who just wants stand up for his beliefs. Joseph Fiennes plays Luther, and he OWNS this role. He was perfectly cast, as was everyone else in this movie. Plus, every character has something to do and they do it well. Even Luther's wife does a great job, and she's only onscreen for the last 20 minutes of the movie. In general, this was just really good, and it did what a lot of movies fail to do: make you root for the main character not because he's a badass, but because he's doing what's right. Plus, Alfred Molina.

The Bad: My only real beef with this was that it's not the type of movie I would usually go out and rent on my own. Besides that, I got nothing.

Once again, this was a great movie, and if you feel like watching a non-actioner with a lot of depth, this is the one for you just as long as your not insulted by the existence of religion.
Final Rating: 93%


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