The Apostle(1997)- User Reviews

I can't believe people go to a movie looking for spiritual guidance! This film is about cynicism and the loss of faith. Only a goober would miss the point. Anyway, it's among Duvall's best, and people who like it should see Marjoe and Leap …more»

The writing is so genius in that it is simple in language yet intricate in detail. It is so intense in the car crash scene you'll get caught up in it.
Duvall shines in this film as brightly as in Tender Mercies.more»

I just saw this movie a few weeks ago. I expected to see some little movie about a simple small town preacher. What I saw... I truly wasn't expecting the movie to be this good. It told a story about a preacher, but it also ended up being entertaining …more»

I rented The Apostle with little knowledge of what it was about. I knew it was about religion, but knew more about the difficulties in making it. I knew it was in some stage of production for more than ten years. Was it worth it? You better believe …more»

MY LORD BIGGEST PIECE OF ***** EVER. MOST BORING MOVIE IVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. I ALMOST CRIED OF BOREDOM. I NEVER HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP DURING A MOVIE. BUT I ALMOST DID IN THIS ONE IF SOMEONE DIDNT WAKE ME UP EVERY 5 MINUTES. PIECE OF ***** MOVIE.more»

This movie to me was okay for a story about person who very religious and cares about Jesus Christ. Some scences were kind of quear because RObert Duvall wouldn't be quiet for five minutes. I would watch A Beatiful Mind then this movie because Russell …more»

I am a christian and I loved the movie because it's real. The Precher loved the Lord and it showed. The opening & the ending scene shows his heart for Jesus. Yes he was not perfect but who the heck is? Regardless of our imperfections Jesus loves us …more»

because it introduces the viewer into a basic question from a disputed point of view: search for salvation.

Not if salvation is,should or might be possible ,but that salvation is induced by the need of it.
Otherwise Man has no other alternative that …more»

This is an interesting and sometimes moving tale of personal redemption. Robert Duvall turns in an oscar worthy performance and is joined by several excellent cast members (Farrah Fawcett, Billy Bob Thorton). If you enjoy regionalistic movies - especailly …more»

This is by far one of the best movies I have ever seen. I can relate to the movie and connected to it in a way which I can do with few movies. Perhaps this is because I was born and raised in a small Texas town, and am a strong conservative Southern …more»