DipitySkillful an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Micah Lloyd Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

Loui Blair It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Kirpianuscus the performance of Robert Duvall. the atmosphere of South. the simple and convincing story. and the admirable manner to use different pieces for a generous picture. it is not exactly a religious film. only a movie about a fight out of ordinary definitions. without limits. and with the hope of conquest of peace. a film like a battle. for the perfect note who defines each new nuance. for the new beginning. for references to literary themes and to South America culture. for the each scene who preserves not only the missionary's fever or passion but the wise way to give it to the viewer. Robert Duvall is, at the first sigh, not the best choice for the lead role. but, step by step, he becomes the apostle. in a fascinating manner. and the final message seems be - it is not just a movie. it is a hard, serious work who has not the status of answer but question. and the result is real impressive.

Eu Soneu For me one of the best films of Robert Duvall. We can see here that a pastor is a normal person. His passion for preaching the Gospel is obvious as it is his weaknesses as a person. All actors did an awesome job. It was a fantastic experience to watch this film. Robert Duvall was quite brave writing and directing this film. He seems to have enjoyed every bit of the film. The music is as good as the film. I recommend this film to any person believer or not. You can see from troublemakers to false friends. His commitment for his job is admirable. It contains intelligent humor but not as a vulgar comedy. I never thought that a film like that could be done by a star as Mr. Duvall.

richard_sleboe Like all earthly endeavors, "The Apostle" is unfinished and patchy in places. But imperfect as it may be, it's one of the most intriguing movies of its kind. On one level, it's a road movie, but it is also a character study and a rites of passion tale. Sonny Dewey, the Apostle, was born ready, but the beginning of his final run as a missionary has its end written all over it. He is a saint in the body of a sinner, and as a preacher, he is simply too good at what he does for his own good. It's easy to see how this movie was a matter of the heart for writer-director-actor Robert Duvall. The storytelling, the setting, and the camera work all have a timeless quality. But it's Duvall's drastic performance that keep your eyes locked on the screen. The bible may praise those who do not see and still believe. But in the case of this fine movie, seeing is believing.

evanston_dad There is one compelling reason to see "The Apostle," and that reason is Robert Duvall.Duvall directed himself in this story about an evangelist who embarks on a self-assigned mission to save souls when his own life goes wrong. Duvall gives a scorching, blistering performance in the title role, sinking deeply into his character until you feel like Duvall the actor no longer even exists. He also proves himself to be a competent director, even though that hasn't been a calling he's pursued subsequently.It's just criminal that Jack Nicholson beat Duvall for the 1997 Best Actor Award with a performance like the one he gives in "As Good as It Gets." Grade: A